Vicia, Broad Bean, English Bean, Faba Bean, Fava Bean, Windsor Bean 'Crimson-Flowered'

Viciafaba

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vicia (VIK-ee-uh)
Species
faba (FAH-va)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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| January 2012 | positive

This is a very pretty Fava bean, not the most productive or the best flavour. But the bees certainly like it.

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