{"product_id":"bean-seeds-fava-aquadulce","title":"Bean Seeds - Fava - Aquadulce","description":"\u003cp\u003e80 Days. \u003cem\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/em\u003e. Cover Crop. Heirloom. Open-Pollinated. Non-GMO Aquadulce fava bean cover crop seeds grow a versatile, restorative, and delicious garden vegetable able to be grown in both spring and fall. As an open-pollinated cover crop, Aquadulce seeds are grown to replenish nitrogen content in garden soil. Whether grown in the fall in between seasons or in the spring alongside nitrogen-depleting vegetables, heirloom Aquadulce fava bean cover crop seeds play a vital role in many gardens. Non-GMO Aquadulce cover crop seeds grow up to 60\" tall brimming with 8\" long fava beans pods popularly sautéed, steamed, and roasted. Seed paper packets and bulk seeds available. ~15 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Non-GMO Aquadulce Fava Bean Cover Crop Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad Bean, Faba Bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFava Bean Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-11 (Grown as an annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquadulce Days to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1-2 seeds 1” deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Row Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-30\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquadulce Growth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom fava bean seeds grow into a 24-60\" tall garden climber with a 6-10\" spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Soil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organically rich, fertile, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrow Temp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-75°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Light Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun - Partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/Diseases\/Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although heirloom \u003cem\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/em\u003e does not have too many pests or insects, it is known to be susceptible to leaf spotting diseases such as mosaic viral disease, bacterial blight, and slight anthracnose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFava Bean Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquadulce fava bean grows uniform lemon-lime green foliage, stems, pods, and beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquadulce Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buttery and nutty similar to lima bean, but with a more pronounced flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeirloom Aquadulce fava bean cover crop is a cool weather garden crop best grown directly in early spring or fall. Directly sow 1-2 Aquadulce fava bean seeds 1” deep and 4-6” apart in organically rich, well-drained garden soil in full sun to partial shade. Open-pollinated fava beans are often presoaked overnight to accelerate germination prior to garden sowing. Non-GMO Aquadulce fava bean germinates in 7-14 days, thinning back to one plant 8-10” apart in the garden as second set of true leaves establish. Legume seeds are often inoculated with Rhizobium bacteria at time of garden sowing. Although heirloom \u003cem\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/em\u003e does not have too many pests or insects, it is known to be susceptible to leaf spotting diseases such as mosaic viral disease, bacterial blight, and slight anthracnose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO \u003cem\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/em\u003e is a popular cover crop traditionally sown in the fall to replenish nitrogen content in garden soil. Whether grown between seasons or alongside a crop as a nitrogen-boosting companion plant, heirloom fava bean seeds can be sown nearly any time of the year. To eat fava beans, shell the entire pod and cook the beans. Fresh fava beans can be stored with oil in the freezer, and keep dried bean safely in a cool dark spot. Fall planted fava beans will mature quickly to supplement depleted nitrogen, but will not fruit until 8-9 months after garden sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWholesale Non-GMO Aquadulce Fava Bean Cover Crop Garden Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 15 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 60 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 240 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 1,200 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 6,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeirloom Aquadulce fava bean cover crop garden seeds are available for \u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders over $45.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"1 Oz","offer_id":35360106053794,"sku":"47129","price":4.21,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Oz","offer_id":35360106086562,"sku":"47130","price":5.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Lb","offer_id":35360106119330,"sku":"47131","price":11.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Lb","offer_id":35360106152098,"sku":"47132","price":30.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Lb","offer_id":35360106184866,"sku":"47133","price":108.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/6706\/0898\/products\/bean-fava-aquadulce-wm_1.jpg?v=1595851407","url":"https:\/\/bestchoiceproducts13-com.myshopify.com\/products\/bean-seeds-fava-aquadulce","provider":"bestchoiceproducts13.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}