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  • From: "Bill McKay" <bmckay AT gis.net>
  • To: <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [Market-farming] Re: Fava Beans
  • Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:45:56 -0500

Here are some general growing instructions for favas. Definitely second the
comment about making sure you know your market. Italian favas are very
different from windsor broad beans, the smaller favas, etc.

. Fava beans grow best when temps are 70-80F. They prefer a light well
drained soil with ph 6.0 or above; they do not need a particularly fertile
soil. In areas where winter temps do not go below 15F or so, plant in
late fall. In other areas, plant in spring as early as soil can be worked.
Favas are ready for harvest in 85-90 or so days. Plant seeds 5" apart in
double rows. Space rows 24 inches. Fall planted seeds should be planted
deeply (2-3") to help them withstand light frost; otherwise plant 1-2"
deep. Germination in 7-14 days. Favas grow tall, so staking the ends of
the rows and supporting the rows with string will help prevent the plants
from falling over. When first pods form, pinch the tops; this gives a
heavier and more uniform crop. Harvest when pods are plump and full.
Bill McKay

US Distributor for Italian vegetable, herb and flower seeds from Franchi
Sementi spa, Bergamo, Italy www.growitalian.com





  • [Market-farming] Re: Fava Beans, Bill McKay, 12/11/2003

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