Windsor Fava Bean 

• Heirloom
• Non-GMO
• Cover Crop

Windsor Fava Beans are an extremely versatile plant. They can be used as a cold tolerant cover crop planted in fall, or as a nutrient rich delicious heirloom snack when picked green in the pod. Windsor Favas produce long pods filled with large edible beans which many enjoy fresh, dried, or even pickled. This cool season legume has strong upright growth and on average 3-5 large, tender, light green beans per pod for fresh picking. When used as a cover crop Windsor Favas can generate over 150 pounds of Nitrogen per acre. It has vibrant white & black flowers which act as an attractant for beneficial insects. 

For quantities over 500 lbs. (more than 10 bags of 50 pounds) please contact us by Phone at 800 253 7346 or Click Here for a price quote and delivery options.

Planting Depth: 1"

Germination: 7-14 Days

Maturity: 80-90 Days

Planting Rate: 125 Pounds per Acre