Achieve reliable garden success with Vicia Faba Seeds – Green Leaf Abundant Harvest Variety, known for its robust growth, large pods, and nutrient-rich beans. Vicia faba, also called broad bean or fava bean, is a cool-season crop that thrives in early spring and fall gardens, offering dependable and abundant production.
This green leaf variety is prized for its strong stems, large leaves, and high-yielding pods filled with tender, flavorful beans. Ideal for gardeners who want a hardy, productive, and cool-weather-friendly plant, these non-GMO seeds germinate well and adapt to raised beds, garden rows, and small farming plots.
Perfect for fresh cooking, drying, and long-season harvesting.
Features
- Premium non-GMO Vicia Faba seeds
- Green leaf, high-production variety
- Cool-season plant ideal for spring and fall
- Strong germination and vigorous growth
- High-yield pods with flavorful beans
- Excellent for home gardens and raised beds
- Hardy and reliable in various climates
Specifications
- Seed Type: Vicia Faba Seeds
- Common Name (US): Broad Bean Seeds
- Plant Type: Cool-season annual
- Heirloom: Varies by seed batch
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Early spring or fall planting
- USDA Zones: 3–10
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial sun
- Soil Requirements: Loose, well-drained soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 75–100 days
- Growth Habit: Upright bushy plant
- Plant Height: 30–48 inches
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Ideal Uses: Fresh eating, cooking, drying
Planting Guide
- When to Plant:
- Plant outdoors as soon as soil is workable in early spring.
- For fall crops, sow 8–10 weeks before first frost.
- How to Plant:
- Sow seeds 1–2 inches deep.
- Space seeds 4–6 inches apart in rows spaced 18–30 inches.
- Keep soil lightly moist during germination.
- Sunlight:
- Tolerates partial sun but performs best in full sun.
- Watering:
- Maintain consistent moisture for pod development.
- Support:
- Taller plants may need light staking during pod-heavy stages.
- Harvesting:
- Harvest pods when they are full and firm.
- For dried beans, allow pods to mature fully on the plant.
