Item Tag: Vicia faba

XL Mylar Packet – Broad Windsor Fava Bean SeedsGold Vault Mylar Zip Packet This Mediterranean heirloom can be planted early, just after the last frost. The 4′ high bushy plant produces 5 to 8-inch pods filled with quarter-sized beans that are delicious when dried and eaten as shell beans. They can also be eaten fresh, along with the young leaves that are delightful spring greens. Farmers of the Mediterranean region and Northern Africa have been cultivating the fava bean for thousands of years; some historians date this bean back to the Bronze Age and the ruins of Troy. Originally raised as cattle fodder, fava beans soon became a staple all over the world. Ancient tradition viewed the fava bean as a good luck symbol of sorts, as farmers would keep them to ensure a good crop next year. Housewives kept them in their pantries with the belief that this would prevent loss of the necessities of life. Though well known in the culinary establishments of Europe and a favorite in England, the fava bean is just beginning its journey to America. These seeds are non-GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms), and are also free from all Neonicotinoids. They are packaged in our superb Gold Mylar Mylar Zip Packaging, which gives the seeds the best storage possible, and allows you to reseal the bag for later use. The artwork and labels on the packet are loaded with information – many people comment that it is the most beautiful packet that they have ever seen. If you have never tried out our seeds before, this is your chance to experience something special!