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BROAD WINDSOR FAVA BEAN
1,750 د.ك
Product Description:
Soil Temp for Germ | 45-65°F |
Seed Depth | 1-2″ |
Seed Spacing | 3-6″ |
Days to Emergence | 8-15 |
Thin Plants to | N/A |
Row Spacing | 12-30″ |
Fertilizer Needs | Low |
Minimum Germination | 80% |
Seeds per Ounce | Listed per variety |
Seed Life | 2-3 years |
Vicia faba
Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.
Culture
• Fava beans prefer cool weather; sow as soon as soil can be worked in the spring
• Can be fall sown in zones 6 and above
• Beans are shallow rooted and can require up to 1/4 inch of water a day during hot weather
• Apply 1 cup of TSC’s Complete fertilizer per 10 row feet, and 1 inch of compost
Direct Sowing
• One ounce of seed plants 4-10 row feet
• Sow September—October for an overwinter crop
• When sown in the fall and overwintered, fava beans mature in mid to late May
Insects & Diseases
• Common insects: Aphids
• Insect control: Neem oil or Pyrethrin
Harvest & Storage
• Shelling beans: Pick when fully formed but still soft and green
• Dry beans: Harvest mature beans before pods begin to shatter in the field
• If weather prevents field drying, pull plants and dry inside on a tarp, turning pile daily for even drying
• To thresh dry beans: When material is brittle dry, place material in bag and swing against a hard surface, or beat with a stick or rake on a tarp
• Make sure beans are fully dry, then store in a cool place
• Bean weevils may be eliminated by freezing the seed near 0°F for 2 weeks
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