Fava bean growing herbaceous legume of the genus Vicia also known as Vicia faba or Broad bean, Fava bean annual plant also used as fixing nitrogen plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical or temperate climate.
Leaves edible color green with elliptic shape the leaves can be pointed in the top.
Flower edible color white with black pea flower shape, the flower taste is light sweet.
Bean shape it’s oval the bean can eaten when green or full ready, the bean grow in pods that also edible when fresh.
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Requirements for growing Fava bean:
Cool season, rich soil
What is the best way to start growing Fava bean:
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction in Fava bean?
No
Difficulties/Problems with growing Fava bean:
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When is the best time to plant a Fava bean / plant:
Autumn / Winter, and in frost climate spring
Pests and diseases in Fava bean:
Aphids
When is the best time to prune a Fava bean plant?
All season
How to prune a Fava bean:
Just infected part
What is the size of a Fava bean plant?
20-70 cm
Growth speed in Fava bean:
Fast growing
Fava bean Irrigation Water Management:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing Fava bean:
Full Sun
It is possible to grow Fava bean indoor?
No
Growing Fava bean is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
When does Fava bean bloom?
Autumn / Winter, and in frost climate spring
General information about the flower:
White with black pea flower shape, the flower taste is light sweet
Pollination is done by:
Bees, flies
Uses of Fava bean flower:
Eaten raw, salad
When does Fava bean yield:
Winter / Spring / Summer
Pests or diseases in Fava bean fruit:
Aphids, mites
What can be done with big quantities of Fava bean fruit?
Eat raw, cooked, falafel, dish
Work requirements on the Fava bean fruit:
Just collect
How long does it take for a Fava bean to bear fruit?
1.5-3 month from seeds
When to trim Fava bean leaves?
Autumn / Winter, and in frost climate spring
How to trim Fava bean leaves?
Just full grown leaves but when the leaves still tender
Information about Fava bean leaves:
Green leaves in elliptic shape the leaves can be pointed in the top
Uses of Fava bean leaves:
Salad, cooked
