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Fava Bean

vegetable

Cool-season legume — sow in early spring or fall (overwinters in mild climates). Fixes nitrogen. Pinch growing tips at first flower to deter blackfly.

At a glance

USDA Zones
3–9
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
Medium — water when top inch of soil is dry
Soil
loam, clay
pH
neutral, alkaline
Spacing
6 in. between plants
SFG per sq ft
4 plants per 1-ft cell
Days to maturity
~80 days

Planting & harvest windows

Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.

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Good companions

Keep apart from

Recommended varieties

Add Fava Bean to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.

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