Harvest to Table

Broad beans, also called fava beans, are a cool-season crop that grow best in temperatures ranging from 60° to 65°F, but fava beans will grow in temperatures as low as 40°F and as warm as 75°F. Sow broad beans in spring as soon as the soil can be worked for harvest before the weather warms. [...]

The fava bean—which is also known as the broad bean, English bean, Windsor bean, and horse bean–can be eaten fresh or dried. Fava beans harvested small–2-3 inches/ 5-7 cm–and tender have a sweet flavor. You can eat them raw or cooked shelled or pod and all. Medium-sized favas can be shelled and used fresh like [...]