Fava Beans / Broad Beans Seeds – 1 kg Produced at Khaplu | WINTER

Fava Beans, also known as Broad Beans, are a cool-season legume botanically known as Vicia faba.

These seeds are produced at Khaplu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.

Plants develop strong upright stems, broad green foliage and distinctive white flowers with dark markings. After flowering, long green pods form and contain several large, broad beans.

This 1 kg bulk pack is particularly suitable where a larger planting area is required, including:

• Farms
• Large kitchen gardens
• Community gardens
• Raised beds
• Open soil
• Larger-scale seasonal production

Fava Beans also belong to the legume family and can contribute to soil fertility through association with nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

Exact plant height, pod size, maturity and yield may vary according to climate, soil fertility, seed lot and crop management.

Key Features

• Net weight: 1 kg
• Bulk seed pack
• Produced at Khaplu
• Fava Bean / Broad Bean
• Botanical name: Vicia faba
• Cool-season vegetable
• Upright growth habit
• Attractive white flowers
• Long green pods
• Large broad beans
• Suitable for larger-scale sowing
• Suitable for farms
• Suitable for kitchen gardens
• Suitable for raised beds
• Suitable for open soil
• Suitable for winter cultivation in plains
• Suitable for spring cultivation in colder areas
• Productive under suitable cool conditions
• Useful legume crop for crop rotation

Culinary Uses

Fresh Fava / Broad Beans are especially suitable for:

• Pakistani vegetable dishes
• Mixed vegetable curries
• Soups
• Stews
• Rice dishes
• Stir-fries
• Salads
• Boiled beans
• Sautéed beans
• Mashed bean dishes
• Mediterranean-style recipes
• Middle Eastern dishes

For fresh use, harvest pods while they are green, tender and well filled.

Recommended Grow Bags

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch 🔗
Suitable for a small group of Fava Bean plants.

G-15 P Grow Bag – 15 × 14 inch 🔗
Provides additional root space and more stable soil moisture.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch 🔗
Suitable for a larger group of plants with adequate spacing.

For a 1 kg seed pack, open soil beds or larger growing areas are generally more practical than individual containers.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

Use fertile, soft and well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

A practical GREEN GARDENS mix can be:

50% Bhalu Mitti (Sandy Soil) + 50% Vermicompost 🔗

Avoid hard, compacted or continuously waterlogged soil.

Fava Beans prefer soil that remains moderately moist while allowing excess water to drain freely.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

1. Sowing

Fava Beans are best direct-sown into their final growing position.

Sow approximately:

2.5–4 cm deep

The current GREEN GARDENS listing recommends approximately 1–1.5 inches deep.

Place seeds individually and cover with fine soil.

Water gently after sowing.

2. Germination

Keep the soil lightly and consistently moist.

Seeds generally germinate within:

7–14 days

under suitable cool conditions.

Do not overwater during germination.

3. Sunlight

Provide:

6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily

Good sunlight supports strong stems, healthy flowering and pod development.

4. Plant Spacing

Maintain approximately:

15–20 cm between plants

For rows, maintain approximately:

45–60 cm between rows

The existing GREEN GARDENS guidance also recommends about 6–8 inches plant spacing and 18–24 inches row spacing.

5. Growth Habit

Fava Beans generally develop:

Strong, upright stems

They are not climbing beans, although taller plants may benefit from light support.

6. Support

Support can be useful in windy locations or when plants become heavy with pods.

Suitable options include:

• Bamboo stakes
• Garden twine
• Low support frames
• String support along rows

7. Watering

Maintain moderate and consistent soil moisture.

Water when the upper soil begins to dry.

Consistent moisture is particularly important during:

• Flowering
• Pod setting
• Bean development

Avoid prolonged waterlogging.

8. Feeding

Before sowing, incorporate GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost 🔗.

After establishment, light balanced feeding may be used if required.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer because Fava Beans are legumes and excessive nitrogen can encourage unnecessary leafy growth.

9. Flowering & Pollination

Fava Bean plants produce attractive white flowers, commonly with dark markings.

Flowers are generally self-fertile, although bees and other pollinating insects can improve pollen movement and fruit set.

10. Mulching

Apply a light organic mulch around established plants.

Mulching helps:

• Maintain soil moisture
• Reduce weeds
• Moderate soil temperature
• Protect surface roots
• Reduce rapid drying

Keep mulch slightly away from the stems.

11. Pest & Disease Care

Inspect plants regularly for:

• Aphids
• Black bean aphids
• Leaf miners
• Caterpillars
• Chocolate spot
• Rust
• Root rot

Good airflow, correct spacing and avoiding waterlogged soil help reduce disease pressure.

12. Harvesting

Harvest pods when they are:

Green, well filled and tender

For fresh eating, pick before pods become dry or leathery.

If growing for mature dry beans or seed, allow selected pods to remain on the plant until fully mature and dry.

Regular harvesting helps maintain good crop performance during the productive period.

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