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Robin Hood Broad Bean Seeds
  • Robin Hood Broad Bean Seeds

Robin Hood

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 A new twist on an age-old staple, Robin Hood broad beans are a wonderfully compact dwarf fava plant ideal for container plantings and patio gardens. Used for both ornamental and food cultivatio.

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  • LATIN NAME

    Vicia faba

  • DAYS TO MATURITY

    75 - 95 Days

  • LIFE CYCLE

    Annual

  • Plant Size

    Height Up To 76.2 (30in)

  • Hardiness & Longevity

    Hardy

  • Ideal For

    Allotments or Pots

  • Position In

    Full Sun

Description

Robin Hood Broad Bean Seeds

[80 days] Awarded an Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society, Robin Hood Broad Beans are a fine new English variety of fava bean that produces especially succulent beans high in protein, fiber and vitamins A and C. These bushy plants produce early and are super compact (growing only 12-18 inches tall), so they won’t need staking. They also have delicious, white flowers that can be eaten straight or used as a garnish for salads or other dishes. The pods form low on the stalks, each of which contains 4 to 6 tender, flat green beans favored for their nutty flavor. As long as the weather is cool, these plants produce prolifically. Once the weather warms up, however, production will slow until the next cool period. (All the more reason to get them planted early in the season.)

Our favorite ways to eat broad beans (whether in pods or out) are to cook them lightly and eat them cold with vinaigrette or sauté them in oil or butter. Also good in a pâté or lightly salted and tossed with olive oil. Dry favas are great in soups, stews and casseroles. As a bonus, they also freeze well.


Days to germination: 10-14 days.

Days to harvest: 80-85

Common Questions

How long does it take broad bean seeds to fully germinate? 10 days. The seeds should be spaced 23cm apart with a soil depth of 5cm and well-watered once planted.

How tall do Robin Hood broad beans plants grow? Robin Hood is a dwarf broad bean plant that will only grow to around 30cm in height.

Can you grow Robin Hood broad beans in a pot? Yes. Robin hood is best suited for pots and works perfectly in small spaces or compact gardening systems.

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Product Features

Sun
Partial
Germination Time
7 - 14 Days
Sowing Method
Direct to Ground
Days to Maturity
75 - 95 Days
Grow in Greenhouse
Optional, for Early Crop
Number of Seeds Per Packet
50
Recommended Soil pH
6.0 - 7.0

General Advice & Support

Seed Starting. First Frost Dates

How to Grow Broad Beans

Broad Bean key growing information

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