Broad Windsor Fava Bean
The classic fava is the ultimate cool season bean. Nutty flavor, full of protein. Harvest fresh or dry. Eat the leaves, flowers, and beans.
JOY MAX QUALITIES:
Buttery, nutty. Excellent source of protein & soluble fiber.
The greens & flowers also possess the nutty essence. Delicious & Nutritious.
They are rich in vitamins and minerals like folate, manganese, copper & phosphorus.
Very easy to grow.
Can be grown in containers
Beans are a win-win since they take nitrogen from the air and fix it into the soil, improving it for future crops. Fava beans can be used as a cover crop.
The classic fava is the ultimate cool season bean. Nutty flavor, full of protein. Harvest fresh or dry. Eat the leaves, flowers, and beans.
JOY MAX QUALITIES:
Buttery, nutty. Excellent source of protein & soluble fiber.
The greens & flowers also possess the nutty essence. Delicious & Nutritious.
They are rich in vitamins and minerals like folate, manganese, copper & phosphorus.
Very easy to grow.
Can be grown in containers
Beans are a win-win since they take nitrogen from the air and fix it into the soil, improving it for future crops. Fava beans can be used as a cover crop.
Planting Information: Remember not to plant all your seeds at once! Soak the seeds in filtered or distilled water for 12 to 24 hours prior to planting. Sow 1” deep, giving each plant 1 sq. ft. of space. Pick individual pods when the green shell beans inside are plump. For dry beans, wait until pods are dry. Avoid planting beans in the same space two seasons in a row. 6-8 Seeds.
