Broad Windsor Fava Bean (Vicia faba) 8211 Bulk

Listed as far back as 1863, this classic heirloom produces large pods full of broad, flat green beans that become tan and creamy when dried. As a cover crop these tasty heirlooms will loosen your compacted garden beds while depositing a hefty dose of nitrogen to your soil. 100 seeds minimum Germination: 7-10 days Maturity: 65-85 days Direct sow 1-1 deep in full sun after danger of frost has passed. Beans need soil temperatures between 75-85 F to sprout. Space plants 3-6 apart; space rows 2-3 apart.