Question: I would like to try growing fava beans but don’t know much about them. I’ve only grown scarlet runner beans in the past. Can you offer some tips? Answer: Sure! Fava beans can be a wonderful ...

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Here’s why you should consider growing fava beans: They are protein-rich and tasty, and you are likely to eat more fava beans if you grow them yourself. Sown in fall, they occupy ground when space is ...

Fava beans are a cool-season, fast-growing annual and the only cold-hardy bean. As fava beans are cold hardy, seed can be sown in the garden now; fava beans can also be a fall-planted crop that will ...

I want to grow fava beans, but don’t see them among the HGIC crop profiles on your website. Is it possible to grow them in Maryland? Yes, they can grow well in Maryland. Some years are better than ...

There are so many fantastic fall garden staples that shine just as brightly on the plate as in the garden. Broccoli, snap peas, kale and all the leafy greens. I love them all, but I always encourage ...

Fava beans are a leading crop used for alternative protein products. They can also be grown in Europe, making for simpler supply chains. But what issues are producers contending with? Traditionally, ...