Faba Beans 'Express' (Primo)

Latin name Vicia faba
Quantity per packet About 20 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameVicia faba
FamilyFabaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 20 seeds
Code produitWHPER-0086
Product
description

The 'Express' fava bean (Primo) is an early variety particularly appealing to gardeners who enjoy starting the season early and harvesting before the intense heat arrives. This Vicia faba selection produces white, flat, medium-sized beans, renowned for their excellent culinary quality and their superb ability to freeze well. In the vegetable garden, its upright and vigorous habit lends a neat structure to the rows, while also contributing to soil richness thanks to its natural capacity to integrate into a balanced, nourishing garden. Sown in still-cool soil, it establishes itself confidently and fully benefits from spring temperatures, offering steady growth and a quick harvest. Its blossoms also attract pollinators, adding a subtle but beneficial vibrancy to the early-season garden. Easy to cultivate, robust, and productive, it suits both experienced gardeners and amateurs looking for a reliable and bountiful crop. In the kitchen, its tender beans lend themselves to numerous summer preparations and store very well, extending the enjoyment of the harvest. Early, flavorful, and practical, the 'Express' fava bean (Primo) is an excellent choice for a productive, simple, and well-paced vegetable garden.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodLate April to early May, as soon as the ground is workable
Sowing depth2 to 2.8 in
Germination temperature10 to 18 °C (50 to 64 °F)
Germination time10 to 20 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Soil
Well-drained and cool
Watering
Regular
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Summer cooking, freezing, bountiful vegetable garden
Bloom period
May to June
Harvest
65 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height60 to 80 cm (24 to 31 in)
Spread20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Artichoke, eggplant, Swiss chard, borage, carrot, cauliflower, cabbage, pumpkin, squash, strawberry, corn, tomato
Avoid planting with
Garlic, beetroot, chives, shallot, fennel, onion, parsley, leek, potato
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.