Legumes & Pulses· Vicia faba
Faba Bean Growing Guide
A cool-season legume also known as broad bean or horse bean. One of the oldest cultivated crops, valued for high protein content and excellent nitrogen fixation capacity in temperate rotations.
How Long Does Faba Bean Take to Grow?
Faba Bean is typically ready to harvest about 150 days after planting.
Growing Conditions
Soil Requirements
Soil Type & pH
Best soil types: clay loam, loam, silty clay
pH range: 6 - 7 (optimal: 6.5)
Drainage: moderate
Nutrient Needs (N-P-K)
Planting Guide
Yield & Economics
Common Pests & Diseases
Common Pests
- black bean aphid
- bruchid beetle
- stem nematode
Common Diseases
- chocolate spot
- ascochyta blight
- rust
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Growing Tips
Autumn sowing in mild-winter regions produces higher yields than spring sowing.
Pinch out growing tips when first pods set to reduce aphid colonization.
Rotate with cereals and avoid planting in the same field for at least 4 years to break disease cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Faba Bean take to grow?
Faba Bean typically takes 150 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 10 days. The best planting season is autumn, early_spring.
What soil does Faba Bean need?
Faba Bean grows best in clay loam, loam, silty clay soil with a pH of 6-7. Moderate drainage is required.
What temperature does Faba Bean need?
Faba Bean grows best at 15-22°C. Frost tolerance: moderate. Heat tolerance: low.
What is the expected yield for Faba Bean?
Across 16 countries with grounded data, reported national yields for Faba Bean range from 330 to 3,900 kg/hectare, with a median of 2,040. These are national statistics, not a best-case figure — an individual farm's yield depends on variety, climate, soil and management.
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