{"product_id":"broad-windsor-fava-bean-seeds-organic","title":"Broad Windsor Fava Bean Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Windsor Fava Bean (Vicia faba) is a classic English heirloom, a hardy annual bush legume prized for large, light-green shelling beans and a rich, nutty flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy upright plants reach about 4 feet and carry 5 to 6 inch pods, each filled with 3 to 5 plump beans for fresh shelling or drying. As a legume, it also fixes nitrogen in the soil to benefit the crops that follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vicia faba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, hardy annual bush legume, organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing after thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 12 days at 50 to 80°F soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 10 (about 115 per 1\/2 lb bulk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-season vegetable gardens with spring or fall sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild-winter areas where lows stay above 10°F, sown in September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil building through nitrogen fixation in crop rotations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners who want a dual-purpose fresh and dried bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental edible beds, thanks to white flowers with black markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in well-drained soil rich in organic matter, and treat raw seed with Pea-Vetch or Garden Combination inoculant before sowing. Water lightly at planting, moderately at flowering, and more heavily during harvest, avoiding overhead watering. In cold climates, sow in spring and avoid hot weather. Harvest pods while the beans are tender and green, or leave them to mature light-brown for soups and hummus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fresh green beans are creamy and mild with a nutty finish, while the mature dried beans turn richer and heartier, well suited to soups, stews, and hummus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Grow Organic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Organic supplies non-GMO, certified organic seeds and garden essentials for home growers who want a healthy, productive garden the natural way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":50394556924182,"sku":"SNV8341","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":50394556956950,"sku":"SNV8341B","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/organic-bean-fava-broad-windsor.jpg?v=1755812477","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/broad-windsor-fava-bean-seeds-organic","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}