Broad bean
Vicia faba · Vetches · Legume family
Also known as: Fava Bean · Faba Bean · Field Bean
Easy60–150cmPet-friendlyEdible
Broad bean care at a glance
Broad bean (Vicia faba) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 8–22 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 8–22 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Broad bean
Common pests on Broad bean include Black bean aphid. Also possible: Pea and bean weevil. A common disease is Chocolate spot. Also possible: Broad bean rust and Basal rot. Broad bean is toxic to humans.
Pest
- Black bean aphid High
- Pea and bean weevil Medium
Disease
- Chocolate spot High
- Broad bean rust Medium
- Basal rot Medium
Toxicity
- Favism (vicine/convicine) Medium
Weather
- Winter cold damage Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Broad bean
- Which pests affect Broad bean?
- Common pests on Broad bean include Black bean aphid. Also possible: Pea and bean weevil.
- Which diseases affect Broad bean?
- A common disease is Chocolate spot. Also possible: Broad bean rust and Basal rot.
- Is Broad bean toxic to cats and dogs?
- Broad bean is toxic to humans.
- How much water does Broad bean need?
- Broad bean has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Broad bean need?
- Broad bean prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Broad bean frost-hardy?
- Broad bean is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -10 °C.
- Can you eat Broad bean?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: seeds.