The broad bean (Vicia faba) is an annual legume, one of the oldest cultivated crops, cold-hardy and easy to grow.
The broad bean (Vicia faba) is an annual legume, one of the oldest cultivated crops, cold-hardy and easy to grow. It produces large, thick pods containing flattened seeds rich in protein, fibre and minerals. Young beans are eaten cooked, while mature, dried beans are used in soups and purées. The plant has white flowers with black blotches and is sown early in spring, or even in autumn in mild areas. The broad bean enriches the soil with nitrogen and is valued as a nutritious legume in Mediterranean cooking.
Sowing method: Direct in the ground, where it will grow
Transplanting: No — sown directly
Where it grows: Open ground
Row spacing: 45 cm
Do not sow into cold soil — the seed rots below 12 °C.
No nitrogen feed needed; they fix their own from the air.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
| Seed type | Standard |
| Water needs | Moderate |
| Colour | Verde |
| Placement | Exterior |
