{"product_id":"broad-windsor-fava-bean-seeds-organic","title":"Broad Windsor Fava Bean Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBroad Windsor Fava Bean is a classic heirloom variety cherished for its large, green pods and creamy, flavorful seeds. Each pod grows up to 6-8 inches long, containing 4-6 plump beans that can be eaten fresh or dried for long-term storage. The beans have a rich, nutty flavor and creamy texture, making them perfect for soups, stews, salads, or as a simple side dish. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Broad Windsor Fava Beans are a cool-season crop, maturing in about 75-85 days. The tall, sturdy plants can grow up to 4 feet tall and produce beautiful white flowers with black markings, adding ornamental value to your garden. This variety also enriches the soil by fixing nitrogen, benefiting other crops in your rotation. Easy to grow and highly productive, Broad Windsor Fava Beans are a rewarding addition to any garden. Whether you’re cooking them fresh or preserving them for later, these beans deliver heirloom quality and exceptional flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBean\u003c\/strong\u003e - Fava Broad Windsor - \u003ci\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e Bush. Heirloom. This is the classic, large-seeded English fava with strong, upright plants bearing 3-5 very large, tender, light-green seeds for fresh shelling. The mature, light-brown seeds are excellent in soups and hummus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/strong\u003e Also called Horse or Broad bean, the Fava is not really a bean at all, but a member of the pea-vetch family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Legumes like well-drained soil rich in organic matter with a moderate amount of nutrients. Water lightly at planting, moderately at flowering, and heavily throughout harvest time. Avoid overhead watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This tall legume is deep-rooted. Where winter lows stay above 10°F (-12°C) sow in September. Cold climates sow in the spring. Raw seed requires Pea-Vetch or Garden Combination inoculant. Avoid hot weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long pods are filled with large, edible beans which are popular fresh, dried or pickled. Each 5-6\" pod contains 3-5 large, fresh green shell beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-80°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-12 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Shade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\"-6\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox Seeds per Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 \u003cstrong\u003e| Per 1\/2 lb bulk:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(33,43,54);\"\u003eFor more information, please enjoy our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/bean-growing-guide\"\u003eResource Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(33,43,54);\"\u003e for planting and growing beans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":45067522703496,"sku":"SNV8341","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":45067522736264,"sku":"SNV8341B","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/organic-bean-fava-broad-windsor.jpg?v=1776907062","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/broad-windsor-fava-bean-seeds-organic","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}