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.
