Fava Bean 'Hangdown Grünkernig' (Vicia faba) seeds
- Harvested young, Faba Beans taste sweet, similar to peas. They, however, are also well suitable for drying.
- Contents: Approx. 20 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€3.79
Product number: 1038 GTIN: 4250601204604
Description
The Fava 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 variety produces many long, hanging pods, each containing 4-5 tender, green beans. They can be frozen or consumed fresh.
This variety produces many long, hanging pods, each containing 4-5 tender, green beans. They can be frozen or consumed fresh.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Fabaceae |
| Eventual height | 80-120 cm |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | June, May |
| Main harvest | July, June |
| Root system | Deep roots |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | February, March |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 2-3 cm |
| Germination temperature | 5-12°C |
| Germination time | 1-4 weeks |
| Planting distance | 15 cm |
| Good companion plants | Beetroot, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Celeriac, Cucumber, Kohlrabi, Leaf Lettuce, Nasturtium, Potatoes, Savory, Tomatoes |
| Bad companion plants | Beans, Leek, Onion, Peas, Raps, Sunflower |
Sowing and care
Fava Beans is sown outdoors as soon as possible, starting at the end of February, as soon as the soil has thawed. The beans may also be pre-soaked in water for several hours 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 Fava Beans are sown, the lower is the risk of infestation with the black bean aphid. Intercropping with savory can also reduce infestation.
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 Fava Beans are sown, the lower is the risk of infestation with the black bean aphid. Intercropping with savory can also reduce infestation.
Other names
Botanical name: Vicia faba, V. esculenta, V. vulgaris, Faba bona, F. equina, F. sativa, F. vulgaris, Orobus faba
German: Ackerbohne, Saubohne, Favabohne, Dicke Bohne, Große Bohne, Pferdebohne, Viehbohne, Faberbohne, Puffbohne
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