{"product_id":"broad-windsor-fava-bean-seeds-organic","title":"Broad Windsor Fava Bean Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBroad Windsor Fava Bean is a classic heirloom variety cherished for its large, green pods and creamy, flavorful seeds. Each pod grows up to 6-8 inches long, containing 4-6 plump beans that can be eaten fresh or dried for long-term storage. The beans have a rich, nutty flavor and creamy texture, making them perfect for soups, stews, salads, or as a simple side dish. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Broad Windsor Fava Beans are a cool-season crop, maturing in about 75-85 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad Windsor Fava Bean is a classic heirloom variety cherished for its large, green pods and creamy, flavorful seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-80°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-12 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4’\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\/Shade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\"-6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow Broad Windsor Fava Bean after the soil has warmed and cold, wet conditions have passed. Use the recorded spacing and provide support when the variety has a climbing habit. Check moisture at root depth, especially during flowering and pod development, while avoiding a rigid calendar. Harvest pods at the stage described for the variety and continue checking plants as more pods develop. Allow seed-saving or dry-bean pods to mature according to the intended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall, sturdy plants can grow up to 4 feet tall and produce beautiful white flowers with black markings, adding ornamental value to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety also enriches the soil by fixing nitrogen, benefiting other crops in your rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and productive, Broad Windsor Fava Beans are a rewarding addition to any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing Broad Windsor Fava Bean, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/bean-growing-guide\"\u003eResource Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":49342217158964,"sku":"SNV8341","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":49342217191732,"sku":"SNV8341B","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/8123\/1924\/files\/organic-bean-fava-broad-windsor.jpg?v=1792610698","url":"https:\/\/wellnesswarriorcollective.com\/products\/broad-windsor-fava-bean-seeds-organic","provider":"Wellness Warrior Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}