Fava Bean Hangdown (Vicia faba) organic seeds

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Fava Bean 'Hangdown' (Vicia faba) organic seeds

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The broad bean 'Hangdown' belongs to the medium-early varieties. They can be sown very early, as soon as the soil has dried in early spring.
This green-grained variety produces many long, hanging pods, each containing 4-5 tender green beans. They can be eaten fresh or frozen.

Seeds, content: Approx. 20 Fava Bean 'Hangdown' seeds

Plant description

Lifecycle:	Annual
Eventual height:	30-150 cm
Flowering months:	May June
Flower colour:	White
Special features:	Open-pollinated
Species:	Fabaceae
Root system:	Deep roots

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	2-3 cm
When to sow outdoors:	February March
Good companion plants:	Cucumber Potatoes Kohlrabi Leaf Lettuce Brussels Sprouts Beetroot Celeriac Tomatoes Broccoli
Germination time:	1-4 weeks
Germination temperature:	3-5°C
Planting distance:	15 cm
Bad companion plants:	Sunflower Raps Beans Peas

Broad beans should be sown outdoors as soon as possible, starting at the end of February, as soon as the soil has thawed and dried. The beans may also be pre-soak for several hours in water before sowing. Sowing depth: 5-8 cm.
Sow in rows with about 30-40 cm distance and keep 8-10 cm of space between the individual plants. Requires moist soil. When the plants have reached a height of 15-20 cm, they should be kept free from weeds and earthed up. Once the pods have developed, break off stem tips for good growth.
The sooner broad beans are sown, the lower the risk of infestation with the black bean aphid. Intercropping with savory can further reduce the risk of an infestation.

Other names

Botanical name:	Vicia faba, V. esculenta, V. vulgaris, Faba bona, F. equina, F. sativa, F. vulgaris, Orobus faba
German names:	Ackerbohne, Saubohne, Favabohne, Dicke Bohne, Große Bohne, Pferdebohne, Viehbohne, Faberbohne, Puffbohne