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Fava Bean Seeds, Masterpiece
An extreme close-up of Masterpiece Fava Beans on a white background.
Masterpiece Fava Beans on a pizza and in bowl with raw beans and pods.
Four pairs of Masterpiece Fava Beans on a white marble background.
Fava Bean Seeds, Masterpiece

Fava Bean Seeds,
Masterpiece

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Description
Enormous pods contain up to 7 large, flat, green favas each! This is arguably the finest English fava variety known. That's saying a lot, because the English love their favas. It won a Royal Horticultural Society award for productivity. Robust plants can grow to about 3 feet tall.

When to Grow

Direct sow Masterpiece as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, or sow in fall if you garden in USDA zone 7 or warmer, where the plants can overwinter; in zone 6 and colder, fall sowing usually winterkills, so sow in spring instead. Plant seeds 1 to 2 inches deep and 6 inches apart in rows 2 to 3 feet apart; at the ideal germination temperature of 45 to 65 F they come up in 7 to 14 days.

Favas like cool weather and struggle in heat, and temperatures over 75 F will begin to stress the plants, so select a growing window that provides a longer cool period for these robust 3-foot plants.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Direct sow fava beans as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring or fall sow them in USDA zones 6 and warmer.
  • Seeds germinate in 7-14 days.
  • Sow seeds 1-2 inches deep.
  • Plant seeds 6 inches apart in rows 2-3 feet apart.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 45-65 F.

How to Grow

  • It is essential to keep in mind that favas like cool weather and struggle in heat. Temperatures over 75 F will begin to stress the plants, so select a growing window that provides a longer cool period.
  • Provide full sun.
  • Prefers well-drained soil.
  • Keep plants regularly watered.
  • Harvest beans when green and plump for fresh use or allow to dry completely for later use.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Aphids can be an issue with favas; however, they are easily controlled by spraying them with a water hose.
  • You can also treat with diluted soapy water.
  • Beneficial insects like ladybeetles and parasitic wasps will also help to keep aphids under control.

How to Save Seeds

  • A self-pollinating annual legume that sometimes is insect pollinated.
  • If you are growing more than one variety be sure to isolate different varieties by 500 feet to prevent accidental insect-caused cross pollination.
  • Save seeds from at least 10 different plants to ensure genetic strength.
  • Allow seed pods to brown and dry on plant.
  • If rain is expected, you can harvest nearly dried pods and finish the process in a dry, bright location out of the rain.
  • Release beans from pods and make sure they are fully dry and cannot be dented with a fingernail.
  • Store seeds in a cool, dark, dry place.

FAQ

How big are the pods?

Enormous, with up to 7 large, flat, green favas in each one. Masterpiece is arguably the finest English fava variety known and won a Royal Horticultural Society award for productivity. Robust plants grow to about 3 feet tall.

When do I pick them?

Harvest the beans when they are green and plump for fresh use, or allow them to dry completely for later use. Grow in full sun and well-drained soil, and keep plants regularly watered.

Something is clustering on my fava tips. What is it?

Most likely aphids, which can be an issue with favas. They are easily controlled by spraying them with a water hose, or you can treat with diluted soapy water. Beneficial insects like ladybeetles and parasitic wasps also help keep aphids under control.
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