Broad Beans
Vicia faba
Unpretentious cold-hardy beans, rich in protein. Grown in spring and summer-autumn across CIS regions. Harvest ready in 70–120 days depending on variety and conditions.
Stages of growth
Planting calendar
How to care
Direct sowing in open ground. Seedlings not required.
Базовое удобрение при подготовке грядки (компост, перегной).
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. First 1-2 weeks — light watering 2-3 times per week.
- •Pre-soaking seeds for 12-24 hours will accelerate germination.
- •Covering with spunbond protects from birds and cold nights.
- •Sowing depth — 4-5 cm, spacing 15-20 cm.
Difficulty growing
Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.
Growing conditions
Nice neighbors.
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Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(5)
Early varieties are sown in April–May for summer harvest. Summer sowings (June–July) give harvest by autumn. Beans are cold-hardy and tolerate slight frosts (down to -5°C), so can be sown at soil temperature +8–10°C.
Pinching (removing upper 10-15 cm shoots) during flowering protects from black aphids that cluster on tips. It also redirects nutrients to developing pods.
Most garden bean varieties grow to 60-80 cm and may need support in open, windy locations. Simple stakes or low mesh work well.
Young pods are harvested at 60-70 days at 10-15 cm size (milk stage). For storage, wait for full maturity when pods dry and beans harden — this takes 100-120 days.
Fresh pods keep in fridge for 3-5 days. Properly dried mature beans stored in cool, dry place can last 6-12 months.
Benefits and nutrition
Benefit information coming soon
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