Fava Bean, Windsor, Raw Seed (lb)

Vicia faba Cool season legume cover crop

Broad Windsor Fava Beans, also known as fava bean seeds, are an exceptional addition to any garden or farm. These organic fava beans not only serve as a highly effective cover crop, enriching your soil by fixing nitrogen, but also offer a delicious and nutritious food source. Whether you're growing for soil health or culinary purposes, Windsor Fava Beans are versatile and easy to cultivate.

Key Features:

• Full Sun & Robust Growth: Windsor Fava Beans thrive in full sun and are known for their deep root systems, which improve soil structure, suppress weeds, and enhance water infiltration.
• Nutrient-Rich & Culinary Delight: These beans are packed with protein, fiber, folate, vitamin K, iron, and magnesium. Their creamy texture and nutty flavor make them a standout in a variety of dishes. Cooked in olive oil or added to soups, stews, or salads, they offer a unique taste profile.
• High Biomass & Green Manure: As a cover crop, their deep roots fix up to 150 lb/acre of nitrogen, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. Their large seeds are easily turned into green manure for soil enrichment.
• Planting & Care Tips:
  • Planting Time: Early spring or late fall works best.
  • Spacing: Plant seeds 1-2 inches deep, 6-8 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart.
  • Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and pod formation.
  • Harvesting: Pods can be harvested in 80-100 days when full and green.
  • Inoculants: Enhance your crop’s nitrogen fixation with our Pea Vetch or Garden Combination Mix inoculants Pea Vetch Inoculant and Garden Combination Inoculant.

Culinary Uses:

The large fava beans are perfect for fresh consumption or preservation. Once shelled, bring to a boil and sauté in olive oil for a rich, flavorful side dish. Dried beans can be ground into flour for falafel, hummus, or added to various recipes.

Learn More: For in-depth cultivation tips and how to incorporate fava beans as part of your garden’s rotation, check out our Fava Beans as Cover Crops Guide.

Whether you're improving your soil health or adding a unique, flavorful ingredient to your meals, Broad Windsor Fava Beans provide both environmental and culinary benefits.

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