Broad Windsor Fava Beans are one of the oldest plants with beginnings in ancient Greece & Rome for its beneficial cover crop properties, capable of fixing 200 lbs. of nitrogen per acre to replenish poor & depleted soils. They are cool weather beans, usually planted & harvested earlier than most beans. Each long pod contains large oblong beans with a delicious creamy & nutty taste. Try in side dishes, purees, dips, pestos, & spreads for a luxurious taste! Also known as: Horse, English Dwarf Bean, Tick, Pigeon, Bell, Haba, Feve & Silkworm beans. We ship in 1 business day. Shipped with USPS First Class Mail. Plant Name: Fava Bean, Broad Windsor Latin Name: Vicia faba Days to Germinate: 7-14 Days to Harvest: 80 Growth Habit: Upright 2-5 ft., 10 in. Spread USDA Zones: 2-11 Lifespan: Annual Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade GMO: No Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated Brand: TomorrowSeeds Fungicide-Treated Seeds No Seeds Packed For 2023 Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up & growing. Do not eat treated seeds. Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool & dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates. Planting Instructions: Soil Preparation: Remove weeds, large rocks, & litter from the planting area. Till the soil 8-10 inches deep & rake several times to break up large clods. It is best to do this when the soil is dry enough to not stick to garden tools. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots. Planting: in the Spring, plant beans after all danger of frost has passed. in the Fall, plant beans 10 to 12 weeks before the first expected frost. Plant bush beans 1 inch deep & 1 to 2 inches apart in the rows that are 2 to 3 feet apart. Planting in moist soil is best for seeds to germinate & emerge quickly. After the beans have sprouted, thin the plants to 4-6 inches apart. Planting Depth: 1 inch Within-Row Spacing: 1-2 inches, thin to 4-6 inches Between-Row Spacing: 2 1/2-3 feet Care During the Season: Watering: Water the plants about once a week in dry weather. Try not to let the soil dry out while the beans are blooming or the blooms will drop & yields will be decreased. Weeding: The roots of beans grow near the soil surface. When hoeing & pulling weeds, try not to dig too deep to prevent the plant’s roots from damage. Fertilizing: As the plants begin to flower & set beans, you may optionally apply fertilizer to help plants produce more beans. Apply by scattering between the rows about 1/2 cup of fertilizer for every 10 feet of row. Water the plants after fertilizing. Insecticides: Insecticides may be used to protect plants. Bt-based insecticides & sulfur are organic options. Sulfur also has fungicidal properties & helps in controlling many diseases. Before using a pesticide, read the label & always follow cautions, warnings & directions. Diseases: Diseases may be a
