Bean Seeds - Broad

Broad bean seeds produce sturdy, upright plants commonly grown as cool-season annuals. Plants develop a strong, bushy growth habit with thick stems and are well suited for garden beds and open field planting. Broad beans perform best in cool to mild climates and tolerate lower temperatures better than many other bean types. They grow well in fertile, well-drained soils and are often planted early in the season for spring harvests, making them suitable for home gardens and small-scale cultivation.

Features

• Cool-season annual growth habit

• Upright, bushy plant structure

• Tolerant of cool temperatures

• Suitable for garden beds and open planting areas

• Adaptable to fertile, well-drained soils

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Vicia faba

• Common Name (US): Fava Bean

• Seed Type / Variety: Broad

• Growth Habit: Upright, bush-type annual

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 (grown as an annual)

• Planting Season: Early spring or fall in mild climates

• Sowing Season:

  • Outdoors: February to April, September to October

• Germination Time And Conditions: 7 to 14 days; soil temperature 45 to 75 F

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter

• Watering Needs: Regular watering; consistent moisture without waterlogging

• Mature Plant Size: 24 to 48 inches tall, 12 to 18 inches spread

• Plant Spacing: 6 to 8 inches apart