

Broad Bean Aguadulce


Broad Bean Aguadulce
Broad Bean Aguadulce
Vicia faba Aguadulce très longue cosse
Fava bean
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'Aguadulce' broad bean is a classic standard variety that is hardy, vigorous and extremely productive. It forms very long pods (40 cm) containing 8 to 9 tender, fleshy white seeds. Sow this early-maturing variety from October to November or from February to March depending on the climate. Harvest from April to August.
The Broad bean (Vicia faba), also known as the Fava bean, is a legume that belongs to the large Fabaceae family alongside regular beans and peas. It is thought to originate from Asia and the Middle East and is now cultivated worldwide for its excellent flavour and nutritional value. Broad beans contain high levels of vegetable protein, fibre, minerals and vitamins including folate (vitamin B9). The kidney-shaped or rounded seeds come in a variety of sizes and colours, from white to green, brown or even purple. They can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are especially tasty picked young, fresh and tender - when harvested early they can even be eaten whole, pods included. It is also possible to leave them to mature on the plants and to harvest them dry. Preparing broad beans is a labour of love… but they’re worth it! First, the seeds are removed from the tough outer pods. Then (unless they are picked young enough) they are freed from their soft, bitter inner skin. Generally, 1 kg of raw pods yields 250 g of beans.
Broad beans are very easy to grow! They can be cultivated successfully in a much wider range of soil types than regular beans, although best results will be achieved in loamy, well-drained, moisture retentive soil. Like all members of the Fabaceae family, they are not heavy feeders. As nitrogen fixing plants, they are often used in crop rotations to enrich the soil before or after plants that require lots of nitrogen to grow. In milder climates, broad beans can be sown from November to February for early spring harvests.
Harvest: broad beans can be harvested at all stages of maturity: young for fresh, tender unshelled beans, slightly later for cooking, or dry for storing.
Storage: fresh beans will keep for a few days in the fridge. They can also be dried and stored in airtight jars or frozen for later use.
Good to know: Blackfly is an aphid that commonly affects broad bean crops. It can be kept in check without resorting to chemical insecticides: try spraying your crops with soapy water (2 tablespoons of liquid soap per litre of water). Some people choose to leave blackfly on their crops as a way to promote fruit set whilst attracting more ladybirds into their garden!
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Aguadulce très longue cosse
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Fava bean
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Broad bean germination occurs at a minimum temperature of 8°C. Emergence takes between 8 and 30 days.
Sowing is carried out from October to the end of November in the South-West half or under cover elsewhere for a harvest from mid-May to the end of June. In the rest of France, the sowing period runs from early February to the end of April for a harvest from mid-June to the end of August.
Young broad bean plants tolerate sub-zero temperatures but cannot withstand several days at –5°C, so if you are doing a winter sowing or if the end of winter is particularly cold, consider sheltering them under a small polytunnel.
In a sunny spot, on loosened soil that has just been lightly raked, draw furrows spaced 40 to 50 cm apart, with a depth of 3 to 4 centimetres. Sow in rows, spacing the seeds 5 cm apart, and cover.
Cultivation:
Broad beans are an undemanding vegetable that thrives in heavy, moist soil. They require no prior fertilisation and are sown in well-loosened soil.
During cultivation, it is advisable to earth up the plants when they reach a height of 30 cm. This stimulates the formation of new roots and ensures better stability. At flowering, the top of the plant is traditionally pinched to encourage pod formation and eliminate aphids, which tend to settle there preferentially.
In windy regions, it is recommended to stake broad beans (we do it a bit like raspberries here) so that, laden with pods, they don’t topple over at the first gust of wind.
In terms of companion planting, broad beans are good neighbours, particularly because they have the ability to fix nitrogen in the soil. They are said to increase the yield of cabbage and lettuce. To deter aphids, you can also sow basil and phacelia between the rows of broad beans.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).

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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.