Gusto Italia Bean Fava (Bush) Super Aquadulce Smeralda Seed
A highly productive variety producing 35-38 cm (14-15") long pods. Pick when plump and cook like lima beans.
Latin Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Seed Type: Heirloom
Product Weight: 20 grams / approximately 12-15 seeds
Plant Type: Vegetable
Flavor: Rich flavor with chewy texture
Days to Harvest: 60 days
Days to Seed Germination: 6 to 14 days
Seed Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1")
Seed Spacing: 10 cm (4")
Row Spacing: 60 cm (24")
Plant Spacing: 15 cm (6")
Planting Instructions: Sow seeds when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost.
Suggestions: Apply Garden Inoculant to improve yields. Avoid working among plants while the foliage is damp or wet.
Preparation Ideas: Can be used for freezing, fresh shelled or dried beans.
Suitable for Canning/Freezing: Yes