Bean Seeds (Fava) - Broad Windsor
Estimated delivery between February 04 and February 07.
A Gourmet Fava Bean with Creamy Texture and Nutty Flavor
Broad Windsor Fava Beans are a time-tested heirloom variety prized for their large, buttery beans and robust plants. With their rich, nutty flavor and versatility, these beans are a culinary favorite in soups, stews, and salads. Broad Windsor is also a natural soil improver, adding nitrogen to your garden while producing a gourmet harvest.
Key Benefits
- Large Gourmet Beans: Produces broad, flat pods filled with 5-6 large, creamy beans.
- Exceptional Flavor: Offers a buttery, nutty taste perfect for fresh or dried use.
- Cold Hardy: Thrives in cool weather, making it ideal for early spring or fall planting.
- Dual Purpose: Delicious as a fresh vegetable and excellent for drying and storing.
- Soil-Enriching: Fava beans fix nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility for future crops.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Spring: Direct sow seeds as soon as the soil is workable, 4-6 weeks before the last frost.
- Fall: In mild climates, sow seeds in late summer or early fall for a winter harvest.
Planting Details
- Depth: Plant seeds 1-2 inches deep in well-drained soil.
- Spacing: Space seeds 6-8 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart.
- Light: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Watering and Care
- Water Needs: Keep soil evenly moist during germination and flowering. Water deeply but avoid overwatering.
- Fertilizer: Enrich soil with compost before planting. Avoid excessive nitrogen since fava beans fix their own.
- Support: Tall plants may benefit from staking or support, especially in windy areas.
- Pest Control: Monitor for aphids and remove by hand or spray with insecticidal soap if necessary.
Harvesting
- Fresh Beans: Harvest pods when they are bright green and fully formed but still tender.
- Dry Beans: Allow pods to mature and dry on the plant before harvesting.
- How to Harvest: Snap pods off the plant carefully to avoid damage.
Perfect For
- Cool-Weather Gardens: Thrives in early spring or fall, when many other crops struggle.
- Culinary Delights: A gourmet choice for Mediterranean dishes, soups, and purees.
- Home Gardeners: Adds beauty to the garden with its tall plants and white flowers.
- Soil Improvement: Perfect for crop rotation and enriching garden soil naturally.
Coverage
- Packet: Covers up to 10 linear feet, yielding a generous harvest of gourmet beans.
Enhance Your Garden and Table with Fava Beans
Broad Windsor Fava Beans combine gourmet quality with practical benefits for your garden. Their rich flavor, versatility, and soil-improving properties make them an essential crop for any gardener.
Order your seeds today and enjoy the best of flavor and function with Broad Windsor Fava Beans!
Dharaseeds
Bean Seeds (Fava) - Broad Windsor
Estimated delivery between February 04 and February 07.
A Gourmet Fava Bean with Creamy Texture and Nutty Flavor
Broad Windsor Fava Beans are a time-tested heirloom variety prized for their large, buttery beans and robust plants. With their rich, nutty flavor and versatility, these beans are a culinary favorite in soups, stews, and salads. Broad Windsor is also a natural soil improver, adding nitrogen to your garden while producing a gourmet harvest.
Key Benefits
- Large Gourmet Beans: Produces broad, flat pods filled with 5-6 large, creamy beans.
- Exceptional Flavor: Offers a buttery, nutty taste perfect for fresh or dried use.
- Cold Hardy: Thrives in cool weather, making it ideal for early spring or fall planting.
- Dual Purpose: Delicious as a fresh vegetable and excellent for drying and storing.
- Soil-Enriching: Fava beans fix nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility for future crops.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Spring: Direct sow seeds as soon as the soil is workable, 4-6 weeks before the last frost.
- Fall: In mild climates, sow seeds in late summer or early fall for a winter harvest.
Planting Details
- Depth: Plant seeds 1-2 inches deep in well-drained soil.
- Spacing: Space seeds 6-8 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart.
- Light: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Watering and Care
- Water Needs: Keep soil evenly moist during germination and flowering. Water deeply but avoid overwatering.
- Fertilizer: Enrich soil with compost before planting. Avoid excessive nitrogen since fava beans fix their own.
- Support: Tall plants may benefit from staking or support, especially in windy areas.
- Pest Control: Monitor for aphids and remove by hand or spray with insecticidal soap if necessary.
Harvesting
- Fresh Beans: Harvest pods when they are bright green and fully formed but still tender.
- Dry Beans: Allow pods to mature and dry on the plant before harvesting.
- How to Harvest: Snap pods off the plant carefully to avoid damage.
Perfect For
- Cool-Weather Gardens: Thrives in early spring or fall, when many other crops struggle.
- Culinary Delights: A gourmet choice for Mediterranean dishes, soups, and purees.
- Home Gardeners: Adds beauty to the garden with its tall plants and white flowers.
- Soil Improvement: Perfect for crop rotation and enriching garden soil naturally.
Coverage
- Packet: Covers up to 10 linear feet, yielding a generous harvest of gourmet beans.
Enhance Your Garden and Table with Fava Beans
Broad Windsor Fava Beans combine gourmet quality with practical benefits for your garden. Their rich flavor, versatility, and soil-improving properties make them an essential crop for any gardener.
Order your seeds today and enjoy the best of flavor and function with Broad Windsor Fava Beans!
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.