Description
The Aguadulce Fava Bean is a cold hardy broadbean that can also take a bit of heat. This 4' bush-type plant produces charming white and black flowers that turn into huge green pods with huge, creamy, nutty, protein-rich beans inside. Known as a dried bean, it’s also delicious when eaten fresh from the pod. With its edible leaves, high yields, and nitrogen-fixing properties, this is a gorgeous performer for fall and winter gardens in all grow zones.
- Easy to grow
- Cold hardy to 20 degrees F
- Nitrogen fixer
- Great for winter gardens
SEED PLANTING TIPS
- Botanical name: Vicia faba
- Depth to plant seeds: 2" deep
- Spacing between plants: 4"-6" apart
- Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
- Days to germinate (sprout): 10-14 days
- Germination soil temps: 50F-65F
- Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
- Sun needs: Full sun
- Frost hardy: Yes
- Planting season: Spring, fall, winter
- # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 2-4 plants per sq. ft.
- Days to maturity: 75-80 days when spring sown, 180 days when fall sown
Click here to view our full Bean grow guide
Good companion plants: Cabbage, Carrot, Lettuce, Parsley, Rosemary
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