Plant Details

Vicia faba

Horsebean

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General Information

Scientific name: Vicia faba
Also known as: Horsebean

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Vegetable
Size: Small
Height: 1.00 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Seed, Leaves
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer

Description

Seeds of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are suitable for consumption before they are fully ripe, like broad beans. Ripe seeds must first be soaked overnight and can then be cooked. The leaves of this plant can be cooked and serve as a substitute for spinach.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07
End of Harvest: 31/08