Fava-bean
Vicia faba
Fava beans thrive in cool weather with full sun to partial shade and consistent moisture throughout their growing season. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil and provide support for taller varieties as they grow. Pinch out the growing tips once flowers set to improve pod yield and deter aphids.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
9″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Evenly Moist; Avoid Waterlogging
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-25° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 30, 2022 by Jorge Fernández (cc-by-sa)
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