Vicia faba

“Plant Type Annual, vegetable” — How to Grow & Care for Fava Beans (Broad Beans)

from Fabaceae · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F, with germination time ranging from 6 to 10 days, depending on the temperature” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

“It takes about 90 days to mature when planted in the spring or 240 days when planted in the fall.” — How to Grow & Care for Fava Beans (Broad Beans)

“Temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit are best.” — How to Grow & Care for Fava Beans (Broad Beans)

“Fava beans prefer to grow in full to part-sun, meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight on most days.” — How to Grow & Care for Fava Beans (Broad Beans)

“The plants have average water needs and some drought tolerance. About an inch of water per week is fine.” — How to Grow & Care for Fava Beans (Broad Beans)

“Soil pH acidic, neutral (6.2 to 6.8)” — How to Grow & Care for Fava Beans (Broad Beans)

“Hardiness Zones 2–10 (USDA)” — How to Grow & Care for Fava Beans (Broad Beans)

“Plant seeds about 1 to 2 inches deep and at least 6 inches apart.” — How to Grow & Care for Fava Beans (Broad Beans)

from Fabaceae · “Bush beans grow into compact plants about 1 to 2 feet tall” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

from Fabaceae · “Looking to get started by growing your own bean seed?” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

“Fava beans are ready to harvest when the pods are thick, green, and feel full.” — How to Grow & Care for Fava Beans (Broad Beans)

“both the tender green leaves and fully developed beans are edible” — How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Fava Beans

“Note that both the fruits, flowers, and even pollen can be toxic to certain people who experience favism.” — How to Grow & Care for Fava Beans (Broad Beans)

“Aphids, leaf miners, thrips, Mexican bean beetle, spider mites” — How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Fava Beans

“Broad bean chocolate spot, rust, powdery mildew, fusarium root rot, mosaic virus” — How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Fava Beans