Broad Bean 'Extra precoce a grano violetto' (Vicia faba)

Broad Bean 'Extra precoce a grano violetto' (Vicia faba) #1

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2.38 € *

apx. $2.76

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4 €

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Availability: in stock

Item number: 1136

Seed quantity:: 20 Pcs.
Botanical name:: F. equina, F. sativa, F. vulgaris, Faba bona, Orobus faba, V. esculenta, V. vulgaris, Vicia faba
Group:: Seeds

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Description

Broad beans probably originate from the area of the southeastern Mediterranean coast, and have started spreading over the entire Mediterranean area already 5000 years ago. Earlier forms have relatively small seeds and are mainly found in Arabic

cuisine. Large varieties are known as broad beans and were cultivated in Central Europe until the 18th century. Many regional cultivars with green, brown, white and violet seeds were produced. With the introduction of the garden bean, this variety largely declined and the broad bean became a rarity.

Package with 20 broad bean seeds Extra precoce a grano violetto

Growing instructions

Broad beans should be sown as early as possible outdoors, as early as from the end of February. The beans may also be pre-soaked for several hours in water. Break off stem tips for good growth.

Details: Plant description & care

Plant family:: Fabaceae
Plant height approx.:: 30–200 cm
Root system :: Deep roots
Flower colour:: White
Flowering period :: June, May
Location:: Cold, Wet
Water requirements:: Moderately moist, Watering during dry periods
Lifecycle :: Annual
Winter hardy up to:: –5 °C

Sowing & cultivation

Indoor pre-culture (seedling stage):: January
Sowing time outdoors:: February, March
Sowing depth:: 5 – 10 cm
Best germination temperature :: 3 – 5 °C
Germination time in days:: 8 – 21
Planting distance approx.:: 15 – 20 cm
Main harvest:: July, June

Companion planting

Bad intercropping partners:: Beans, Peas, Rapeseed, Sunflowers
Good intercropping partners:: Beetroot, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Celery, Cucumbers, Kohlrabi, Leafy lettuce, Potatoes, Tomatoes