
- Popularly sown in the fall as a cool-hardy cover crop, Broad Windsor fava bean is an heirloom legume grown to restore nitrogen to poor and depleted soils.
80-90 Days to maturity. Vicia faba. Organic Broad Windsor Fava Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, bush, shell, fava bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. This old English heirloom cover crop is one of the best on the market. Broad Windsor Fava Beans are a classic and popular variety of fava beans known for their large, flavorful seeds and versatility in cooking. They are ideal for gardeners looking for a dual-purpose crop, as both the seeds and leaves are edible. They also enrich the soil with nitrogen, making them a beneficial crop for crop rotation and soil health. These seeds are harvested from organically grown plants. ~15 seeds/oz.