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Bean Broad Windsor
Vicia faba
Product code : NOR-GR01
Broad Windsor fava beans are an excellent choice for the home garden. Each pod contains 6 to 7 large, pale green beans that are easy to shell. Versatile, they can be eaten fresh or dried, but require prior cooking to eliminate potentially toxic alkaloids. The plant's young, tender leaves can be eaten raw or cooked, like spinach. With their flat, 15 to 20 cm long pods and large size, these fava beans are an ideal option for amateur and passionate gardeners alike. This variety matures 75 days after sowing.
- Quantity
- 30 seeds
- Exposure
- Sun
- Life cycle
- Annual vegetable crop
Discover the plant
Common nameFava bean
FamilyFabaceae
GenusVicia
Speciesbroad bean
CultivarBroad Windsor
TypeUntreated
Botanical nameVicia faba
Broad Windsor Broad Bean (Vicia faba). Broad Windsor broad beans are an excellent choice for the home garden. Each pod contains 6 to 7 large, pale green beans that are easy to shell. Versatile, they can be eaten fresh or dried, but require prior cooking to eliminate potentially toxic alkaloids. The young, tender leaves of the plant, however, can be eaten raw or cooked, like spinach. With their flat pods measuring 15 to 20 cm long and their large size, these broad beans are an ideal option for both amateur gardeners and enthusiasts.
For this variety, maintain a sowing depth of 5 cm. Direct sowing of peas, broad beans, and beans preserves their root system. Prepare the locations and supports for climbing varieties before emergence. Do not let seeds sit in waterlogged soil. Identify each row to distinguish between pod-harvested types and those intended for seeds. Thin only when emergence shows real competition between young plants. To plant this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: full sun. The soil should be moist and well-drained.
Add this traditional and nutritious variety to your vegetable garden to enjoy its delicate flavors and great versatility in the kitchen! Begin observing the harvest of this variety around 75 days after sowing; then check for the desired color, firmness, and size for picking. This variety has the following harvest characteristic: fruit shape — flat. Harvest when the beans appear swollen. They are eaten in soups or various hot dishes. When planting this variety, the spacing to remember is 30 cm between plants.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
5 cm
Spacing / density
12 inches between plants
Propagation
Sowing
Growing method
For this variety, respect this planting depth: 5 cm. To install this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: full sun. The soil should be moist and well-drained. This variety benefits from soil that retains coolness during its growth; regular checks below the surface help intervene before wilting while avoiding saturating the root ball. When planting this variety, the spacing to maintain is 30 cm between plants. Sow seeds 5 cm deep, in rows spaced 75 cm to 90 cm apart, leaving 20 cm to 30 cm between plants. Broad beans prefer sunny locations and cool, deep soils. Yields in loams are superior to those in light soils. However, broad beans require good quantities of available potassium. Phosphorus is mainly absorbed between the third and ninth week. Ensure they have a sunny location with well-drained and fertile soil. Water regularly to maintain constant moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation. Broad Windsor broad beans, offered by seed company WH Perron. Broad Windsor broad beans are an excellent choice for the family garden.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Watering
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation. This variety benefits from soil that retains coolness during its growth; regular checks below the surface help intervene before wilting while avoiding saturating the root ball. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its exposure: full sun.
Soil type
Ensure they have a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure: full sun. The soil should be moist and well-drained. This variety benefits from soil that retains moisture during its growth; regular checks below the surface help intervene before wilting while avoiding oversaturating the root ball.
Fertilization
Add this traditional and nutritious variety to your garden to enjoy its delicate flavors and great versatility in the kitchen! To plant this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its sun exposure. The soil should be moist and well-drained. Broad beans prefer sunny spots and cool, deep soil. Yields in loamy soils are higher than in light soils.
Moisture
Cool to moist soil with good drainage
Seasonal care
Water regularly to maintain constant moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation. Plants will reach maturity in approximately 75 days, and pods will be ready for harvest when the beans have reached their maximum size. Broad beans prefer sunny locations and cool, deep soil. Yields in loams are higher than in light soils. Broad beans, however, require good quantities of available potassium. Phosphorus is mainly absorbed between the third and ninth week. For this variety, respect this sowing depth: 5 cm. This variety benefits from soil that retains freshness during its growth; regular checks beneath the surface help to intervene before wilting while avoiding oversaturating the root ball. Start observing the harvest of this variety as it approaches 75 days after sowing; then check for the desired color, firmness, and size for picking. This variety has this characteristic at harvest: fruit shape – flat. Harvest when the beans appear plump. They are eaten in soups or various hot dishes. When planting this variety, the spacing to maintain is 30 cm between plants. Sow seeds 5 cm deep, in rows spaced 75 cm to 90 cm apart, leaving 20 cm to 30 cm between plants.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
One plant per drained container, with space for its adult size.
Place the container of this variety in this exposure: full sun, checking the light received throughout the day. For this variety, respect this planting depth: 5 cm. To install this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: full sun. The soil must be moist and well-drained. This variety benefits from soil that retains moisture during its growth; regular checks below the surface help intervene before wilting while avoiding saturating the root ball. Broad beans prefer sunny locations and cool, deep soils. Yields in loams are higher than in light soils. However, broad beans require good amounts of available potassium. Phosphorus is mainly absorbed between the third and ninth week. The packet contains 30 seeds to start your planting. Ensure they have a sunny location with well-drained and fertile soil. Water regularly to maintain constant moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation. The plants will reach maturity in about 75 days, and the pods will be ready for harvest when the beans have reached their maximum size.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Fruiting
Each pod contains 6 to 7 large, pale green beans, easy to shell. The plant's young, tender leaves can be eaten raw or cooked, like spinach. With their flat fruits measuring 15 to 20 cm in length and large size, these broad beans are an ideal option for both amateur gardeners and enthusiasts alike.
Days to maturity
75 days after sowing
Harvest
Harvest at the stage indicated for the variety, either as tender pods, fresh seeds, or dry seeds. Support the stem with one hand while picking.
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
When planting this variety, the recommended spacing is 30 cm between plants. Sow seeds 5 cm deep, in rows spaced 75 cm to 90 cm apart, leaving 20 cm to 30 cm between plants. To install this variety, first choose a location that matches its exposure: full sun. The soil should be moist and well-drained. Broad Windsor fava beans, offered by seed company WH Perron. Broad Windsor fava beans are an excellent choice for the family garden.
Recipe idea
From the gardento your plate.
Edible parts
Pods or seeds depending on the harvest stage
Recipe idea for your ‘Broad Windsor’ broad bean harvest. Prepare a side dish of cooked beans or peas. For edible-podded varieties, remove the ends and cook the pods until tender. For shelling or dry seed varieties, use seeds that have already been fully cooked according to their usual preparation. Drain, then mix with a little oil and chopped parsley. Add pieces of ripe tomato or a few diced sweet onions for varying textures. Serve the vegetables hot or warm. Taste before adjusting the seasoning and adapt quantities to the number of people at the table. Serve the preparation with bread, rice, or another simple side dish that allows the harvested vegetable to shine. Prepare small portions to enjoy the freshness of the pick. Use a clean cutting board, remove any damaged parts, and rinse the harvest before starting.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
When to harvest Broad Windsor Fava Bean?
Begin monitoring the harvest of this variety around 75 days after sowing; at that point, check the desired color, firmness, and size for picking. This variety has the following characteristic at harvest: fruit shape — flat. Harvest when the beans appear swollen. They are consumed in soups or various hot dishes. The maturity of this variety is 75 days after sowing. Fava beans prefer sunny locations and cool, deep soils. Yields in loams are higher than in light soils. However, fava beans require good amounts of available potassium.
Which location suits Gourgane 'Broad Windsor'?
To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure: full sun. The soil should be moist and well-drained. When planting this variety, spacing should be 30 cm between plants. Sow seeds 5 cm deep, in rows spaced 75 cm to 90 cm apart, leaving 20 cm to 30 cm between plants. Place the container of this variety in full sun, checking the light received throughout the day. Organize legumes according to their growth habit. Dwarf varieties are easily harvested in rows accessible from both sides; climbing varieties need a support anchored before the foliage becomes heavy.
How to water Broad Windsor Fava Beans during growth?
This variety thrives in soil that retains moisture during its growth; regular checks beneath the surface help intervene before wilting while avoiding oversaturating the root ball. Fava beans prefer sunny locations and cool, deep soils. Yields in loams are higher than in light soils. However, fava beans require good amounts of available potassium. Phosphorus is mainly absorbed between the third and ninth week. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its exposure: full sun. The soil should be moist and well-drained.
What care should I give to 'Broad Windsor' broad beans throughout the season?
Fava beans prefer sunny locations and cool, deep soil. Yields in loamy soils are higher than in light soils. However, fava beans require good quantities of available potassium. Phosphorus is primarily absorbed between the third and ninth week. For this variety, sow at a depth of 5 cm. Begin observing the harvest of this variety around 75 days after sowing; check for the desired color, firmness, and size for picking. This variety has the following characteristic at harvest: fruit shape — flat. Harvest when the beans appear swollen.
How to use 'Broad Windsor' fava beans?
Begin monitoring the harvest of this variety around 75 days after sowing; at that time, check for the desired color, firmness, and size for picking. This variety has the following harvest characteristic: fruit shape — flat. Harvest when the beans appear swollen. They are consumed in soups or various hot dishes. When planting this variety, maintain a spacing of 30 cm between plants. Sow seeds 5 cm deep, in rows spaced 75 cm to 90 cm apart, leaving 20 cm to 30 cm between plants.
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