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Long Yellow

Vicia faba
HOW TO GROW FAVA BEAN

Favas are hardy annuals, tolerating frost but not prolonged freezes. In mild climates zone 7 or higher, sow 3 weeks before the first hard killing frost for spring harvest. Favas grown in zone 6 and below should be planted only in the spring. Sow in early Spring for summer harvest, February to early April. Plants do not tolerate heat well. Eat fresh when pods are green or harvest for storage and seed when pods are black. Among the highest rates of nitrogen fixing for beans. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 3-11. Annual.

Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 15-20 seeds per ounce, average 275 seeds per pound. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life 3-6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.

Planting Depth 1-2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-30
Plant Spacing 4-12”
Row Spacing 12”
Days To Maturity 70-240
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained

 


Long Yellow Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 65 seeds
.25 Pound ≈ 260 seeds
  • Long Yellow
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  • 1 oz$4.10
  • 1/4 lb$15.00
This reliable, delicious fava bean is good for eating as a fresh shell bean, and excellent planted as a cover crop. The fava leaves are also tasty when added to salads. Saltwater Seeds acquired this Polish Long Yellow Fava bean from Maria Bullock of the Bullock Permaculture Homestead in the Pacific NW in 2015. Tags:...
This reliable, delicious fava bean is good for eating as a fresh shell bean, and excellent planted as a cover crop. The fava leaves are also tasty when added to salads. Saltwater Seeds acquired this Polish Long Yellow Fava bean from Maria Bullock of the Bullock Permaculture Homestead in the Pacific NW in 2015. Tags: Color: Yellow, Season: Summer.
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  • Long Yellow
  • Long Yellow
  • Long Yellow

Long Yellow

Vicia faba
This reliable, delicious fava bean is good for eating as a fresh shell bean, and excellent planted as a cover crop. The fava leaves are also tasty when added to salads. Saltwater Seeds acquired this Polish Long Yellow Fava bean from Maria Bullock of the Bullock...
This reliable, delicious fava bean is good for eating as a fresh shell bean, and excellent planted as a cover crop. The fava leaves are also tasty when added to salads. Saltwater Seeds acquired this Polish Long Yellow Fava bean from Maria Bullock of the Bullock Permaculture Homestead in the Pacific NW in 2015. Tags: Color: Yellow, Season: Summer.
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HOW TO GROW FAVA BEAN

Favas are hardy annuals, tolerating frost but not prolonged freezes. In mild climates zone 7 or higher, sow 3 weeks before the first hard killing frost for spring harvest. Favas grown in zone 6 and below should be planted only in the spring. Sow in early Spring for summer harvest, February to early April. Plants do not tolerate heat well. Eat fresh when pods are green or harvest for storage and seed when pods are black. Among the highest rates of nitrogen fixing for beans. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 3-11. Annual.

Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 15-20 seeds per ounce, average 275 seeds per pound. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life 3-6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.

Planting Depth 1-2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-30
Plant Spacing 4-12”
Row Spacing 12”
Days To Maturity 70-240
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained

 


Long Yellow Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 65 seeds
.25 Pound ≈ 260 seeds

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