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Broad Windsor Fava Bean – 10 Seeds

Broad Windsor Fava Bean – 10 Seeds

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Grow a taste of history with the Broad Windsor Fava Bean, a classic and hearty heirloom. This variety is prized for its large pods filled with big, meaty beans that have a wonderfully buttery texture and a rich, slightly sweet, earthy flavor. As an excellent cool-weather crop, Fava Beans are one of the first legumes you can plant in the spring for an early summer harvest. They are a fantastic, nutritious choice for hearty stews, fresh salads, or mashing into a delicious dip.

⭐ What you'll love

  • Large, meaty beans with a rich, buttery flavor and superb texture.
  • An excellent cool-season crop, perfect for early spring and fall planting.
  • A nutritious and versatile bean for stews, salads, dips, and side dishes.
  • A sturdy, upright bush plant that is very easy to grow.

🌿 Seed details

  • Plant Name: Broad Windsor Fava Bean (Vicia faba)
  • Seed Quantity: Approx. 10 seeds
  • Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
  • Lifecycle: Annual
  • Height: 2-4 feet
  • Days to Maturity: 70-85 days
  • USDA Zone: 3-10
  • Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

  • Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Fava beans thrive in cool weather.
  • Depth: Plant seeds 1 to 2 inches deep.
  • Spacing: Space seeds 4-6 inches apart in rows that are 24-36 inches apart.
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
  • Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
  • Harvest: Harvest pods when they are plump and the beans inside have filled out.

✅ Our seed packets

  • Professionally designed and made.
  • Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
  • Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
  • Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
  • Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
  • Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

  • FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
  • Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
  • Tracking is included with every order.

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If an item arrives damaged or not as described, you can request a refund by contacting our customer service team within a specified time frame. We may ask you to provide photos or other evidence of the damage. Once we receive your request and confirm the issue, we will process the refund as soon as possible.

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