5g Heirloom Fava Bean Seeds Vicia faba | Nutritious Cool-Season Broad Beans for Planting

Product Overview

Grow your own nutritious Fava Beans (Vicia faba) with this 5g packet of heirloom seeds. Also known as broad beans, these legumes produce large, creamy beans that are ideal for soups, stews, purees, or fresh consumption. Fava beans thrive in cool seasons, making them perfect for spring and fall planting while also enriching soil through nitrogen fixation.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Vicia faba
• Common Names: Fava Bean, Broad Bean
• Seed Quantity: 5 grams (approx. 10–12 seeds)
• Flavor: Rich, nutty, and creamy
• Plant Type: Annual legume
• Growth Period: 75–90 days to maturity
• Eco-Friendly: Non-GMO heirloom variety
• Benefits: Nitrogen-fixing, high-yielding, cool-season crop
• Color: Green pods with cream-colored beans

Growing Information

Fava beans prefer full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with a neutral pH between 6.5 and 7.5. They require moderate watering with consistent moisture but should not be waterlogged. These hardy plants adapt well to cooler climates and are suitable for USDA zones 3 through 10. Their moderate growth rate and ease of care make them suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.