Broad Beans / Fava Beans Plant
Broad beans (Vicia faba), an annual from the Mediterranean, grow 0.6-1.8 m in loamy soil with full sun, needing moderate moisture to yield 0.5-1 kg of fiber-rich seeds, benefiting heart health with regular watering and 10:20:20 NPK.
Habit
Annual
Height
0.6-1.8 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Loamy, well-drained
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes (young pods)
Medicinal
Yes (anti-inflammatory)
Origin
Mediterranean
Climatic Condition
Cool, temperate
Temperature (°)
15-20
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
50% compost, 30% loam, 20% perlite
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
Regular, especially at flowering
Plant Weight
~1-2 kg
Flowering Time
Spring-Summer
Soil Ph level
7.0-9.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.8-1.5
Yield Per Plant
0.5-1 kg
NPK ratio
10:20:20
life Span
1 year
Health Benefits
High in fiber, supports heart health
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% compost, 30% loam, 20% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with balanced NPK
Common Diseases and Remedies
Chocolate Spot, Rust, Ascochyta Blight, Root Rot, Aphids
Dark brown to black spots, Orange pustules, Grayish-white lesions, Wilting with decayed roots, Sticky honeydew
Remove infected leaves, neem oil, Improve air circulation, Copper sprays, Improve drainage, Insecticidal soap
Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Insecticides with pyrethroids