🌱 Fava Bean
UK growing data for Fava Bean.
| Sowing method | Start under cover, transplant out |
|---|---|
| Frost hardy | No |
| Sun | full-sun |
| Plant family | Fabaceae |
Is Fava Bean frost hardy?
No. Fava Bean is not frost hardy. Do not put it outside until the risk of frost has passed in your area, and be ready to fleece it if a late frost is forecast.
Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.
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