Fava Bean, Windsor, Raw Seed (lb)

Vicia faba Cool season legume cover crop

Also called Horse or Broad bean, the Fava is not really a bean at all, but a member of the pea-vetch family. It produces long pods filled with large, edible beans which are popular fresh, dried or pickled.

• Application Rate: 2-5 lb/1,000 sq ft or 125-175 lb/acre
• Inoculant:

  Pea Vetch

  or

  Garden Combination Mix

  inoculant (sold separately)

• Germination: Days
• Plant Height: 8′ (on good soil)
• Uses: Green manure, attracts beneficial insects, fixes nitrogen, edible beans
• Facts to Note: This tall legume is deep-rooted and fixes Nitrogen up to 150 lb/acre. Beautiful black and white flowers attract many beneficial insects. The large seeds must be planted deep (up to 3″) and early to grow a good stand prior to cold weather. Easy to turn under if mowed or scythed first.