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Broad Windsor Fava Bean Seeds (Organic)

Broad Windsor Fava Bean Seeds (Organic)

Creamy texture, heirloom quality.

Broad Windsor Fava Bean is a classic heirloom variety cherished for its large, green pods and creamy, flavorful seeds. Each pod grows up to 6-8 inches long, containing 4-6 plump beans that can be eaten fresh or dried for long-term storage. The beans have a rich, nutty flavor and creamy texture, making them perfect for soups, stews, salads, or as a simple side dish. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Broad Windsor Fava Beans are a cool-season crop, maturing in about 75-85 days. The tall, sturdy plants can grow up to 4 feet tall and produce beautiful white flowers with black markings, adding ornamental value to your garden. This variety also enriches the soil by fixing nitrogen, benefiting other crops in your rotation. Easy to grow and highly productive, Broad Windsor Fava Beans are a rewarding addition to any garden. Whether you’re cooking them fresh or preserving them for later, these beans deliver heirloom quality and exceptional flavor.

Bean - Fava Broad Windsor - Vicia faba

Hardy Annual Bush. Heirloom. This is the classic, large-seeded English fava with strong, upright plants bearing 3-5 very large, tender, light-green seeds for fresh shelling. The mature, light-brown seeds are excellent in soups and hummus.

Did You Know? Also called Horse or Broad bean, the Fava is not really a bean at all, but a member of the pea-vetch family.

Soil & Water: Legumes like well-drained soil rich in organic matter with a moderate amount of nutrients. Water lightly at planting, moderately at flowering, and heavily throughout harvest time. Avoid overhead watering.

Planting & Growing: This tall legume is deep-rooted. Where winter lows stay above 10°F (-12°C) sow in September. Cold climates sow in the spring. Raw seed requires Pea-Vetch or Garden Combination inoculant. Avoid hot weather.

Harvesting & Storage: Long pods are filled with large, edible beans which are popular fresh, dried or pickled. Each 5-6" pod contains 3-5 large, fresh green shell beans.

Soil Temperature: 50-80°F
Planting Depth: 1"
Germination: 6-12 Days
Height At Maturity: 4’
Days to Maturity: 70 Days
Sun/Shade: Full sun 
Spacing After Thinning: 4"-6"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 10 | Per 1/2 lb bulk: 115

 

For more information, please enjoy our Resource Guide for planting and growing beans.
 

USDA Certified Organic
Note: This item is made to order and can take up to 3-5 days to prepare.
Quantity Discounts for Broad Windsor Fava Bean Seeds (Organic)
Buy 5 for $3.60 each
Buy 10 for $3.40 each
$3.99
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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.04 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Cold Hardy
  • Down to 25°F
  • Fixes Nitrogen
  • Heirloom
  • Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 9
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Winter
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Spring
Bean Type : Fresh
Growth Habit : Bush
Life Cycle : Annual
Plant Family : Leguminosae (Legumes)
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Bulk
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Legumes like well-drained soil rich in organic matter with a moderate amount of nutrients. Water lightly at planting, moderately at flowering, and heavily throughout harvest time. Avoid overhead watering.

Planting & Growing: This tall legume is deep-rooted. Where winter lows stay above 10°F (-12°C) sow in September. Cold climates sow in the spring. Raw seed requires Pea-Vetch or Garden Combination inoculant. Avoid hot weather.

Harvesting & Storage: Long pods are filled with large, edible beans which are popular fresh, dried or pickled. Each 5-6" pod contains 3-5 large, fresh green shell beans.

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Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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