Description
Vicia faba
Fava beans were originally grown in North Africa and have since been grown around the Mediterranean region for thousands of years.
According to William Schlegel, the parent varieties of the Montana Rainbow Fava bean come from Joseph Lofthouse, Resilient Seeds, Garden City Seeds, and packet of Windsor Fava Beans.
Some growing and harvesting tips from William Schlegel:
"I scatter the unopened pods over the bases of used sawdust and bark piles, then rototill them in. I don’t thin. Needs cool weather to fruit successfully so planting in March is very important. Wait till pods dry out then pick for dry seed."
Seeds grown by Titbout's Seeds in Missoula, MT.
Seeds bred by William Schlegel in Ronan, MT- OSSI-Pledged
20 seeds
Directions: Direct seed outside as soon as soil can be worked in spring, or plant in late summer. Provide 18" spacing between rows.
|
Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|
1” |
6” |
6-14 |
80 |