{"title":"Bean Seeds, Fava","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(\u003ci\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/i\u003e) This Mediterranean native is quite different from ordinary beans, and it prefers cool weather and tolerates frost. Settlers brought fava beans to America, and they were once very popular. But in the 1800s, they fell out of favor as they proved a bit too heat sensitive for hot, dry summer locations. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"extra-precoce-a-grano-violetto-fava-bean","title":"Fava Bean Seeds, Extra Precoce A Grano Violetto","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/em\u003e). Long pods fill with six medium to large, striking purple beans that bring both sweetness and color to the early garden, maturing ahead of most favas and thriving even in cool weather and less-than-perfect soils. Rooted in centuries of European cultivation dating back to the 1700s, this Italian heirloom combines early performance with dependable yields and a pleasantly sweet flavor. A practical and eye-catching variety that keeps things productive when conditions are less than ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59510993355038,"sku":"FB105","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cld_693c414700cdc_FB105-Fava_Bean_Seeds_-_Extra_Precoce_A_Grano_Violetto_v2gywr.jpg?v=1782393352"},{"product_id":"masterpiece-fava-bean","title":"Fava Bean Seeds, Masterpiece","description":"\u003cp\u003eMassive pods hang heavy on sturdy plants reaching about 3 feet tall, each packed with up to seven large, flat fava beans that deliver both size and substance. Celebrated by English growers and honored with a Royal Horticultural Society award, this variety is prized for its productivity, consistency, and quality. A true standout in the fava patch, it brings big yields, classic flavor, and a strong, dependable presence to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511113253150,"sku":"FB106","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/bean_fava_masterpiece.jpg?v=1791815083"},{"product_id":"fava-bean-broad-windsor","title":"Fava Bean Seeds, Broad Windsor","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/em\u003e). Large, plump fava beans develop on sturdy, upright plants, offering a smooth, mild flavor that blends beautifully with herbs, spices, and traditional dishes. Long cherished in English gardens and kitchens, Broad Windsor has earned its reputation as a dependable, high-quality broad bean with excellent protein content and consistent yields. Its clean, balanced flavor makes it endlessly versatile—equally at home in rustic stews or simple, fresh preparations—making this a steady, classic favorite that has stood the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511165911326,"sku":"FB101","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/bean_fava_broad_windsor_1.jpg?v=1783522054"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/collections\/000_6058.jpg?v=1792409425","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.sbs\/collections\/fava-and-broad-beans-seeds.oembed","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}