About Plant: Fava Bean (Broad Bean)
A sturdy cool-season legume with large beans inside thick pods, planted much earlier than heat-loving common beans.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun
WaterModerate
SoilWell-drained loam (6.0–7.5)
Spacing4–8 inches
Height3–5 feet
Time to Harvest80-100
Planting Depth1–2 inches
Germination Time5–14 days
Expert Growing Tips
Avoid heavy nitrogen, give plants airflow and harvest either at the fresh eating stage or after pods dry fully for pulses.