Fava Beans / Broad Beans Seeds – 1 kg Produced at Khaplu, (WINTER)

1 Kg.

Fava Beans, also known as Broad Beans, are a cool-season vegetable suitable for kitchen gardens, rooftop gardens, grow bags, large pots, and open soil beds. The plants produce upright green foliage, attractive white flowers with dark markings, and long green pods containing broad, fresh beans.

This vegetable is a good choice for gardeners who want to grow seasonal beans at home during suitable weather. For best results, sow during the recommended season and provide rich, soft, well-draining soil, regular watering, and full sunlight.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

Sowing Season in Pakistan

Hot Climates:
November to December

Cold Climates like GB, Ziarat, Kashmir:
April to June

Sunlight

Grow Fava Beans in a sunny location with 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. In very hot weather, protect young plants from harsh afternoon heat.

Soil

Use rich, soft, and well-draining soil. A good mix is:

50% garden soil + 50% organic matter / vermicompost

Avoid hard, compacted, or waterlogged soil because it can affect root growth.

Seed Sowing Method

Sow seeds directly in the final pot, grow bag, or soil bed.

Sowing depth: 1–1.5 inches
Plant spacing: 6–8 inches
Row spacing: 18–24 inches

After sowing, water gently and keep the soil slightly moist until germination.

Germination

Seeds usually germinate in suitable cool weather when soil moisture is maintained. Do not overwater during germination.

Grow Bag / Pot Size

For container growing, use a 12×12 inch grow bag for a small setup. For better growth and multiple plants, use larger grow bags or soil beds.

Watering

Water when the upper layer of soil starts to dry. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Avoid standing water, especially in containers.

Fertilizer

Mix compost or vermicompost into the soil before sowing. After plant establishment, apply a balanced organic vegetable fertilizer lightly every 15–20 days if needed.

Support

Fava Bean plants are upright but may need light support in windy areas or when plants become heavy with pods.

Harvesting

Harvest pods when they are well-filled, green, and tender. Regular picking encourages better plant performance during the season.

Important Tips

Avoid sowing in very hot weather.
Do not overwater.
Use well-draining soil.
Provide good sunlight and airflow.
Grow during the recommended season for best results.