Broad bean
Vicia faba
- Layer 4 · Herbaceous
- Nitrogen fixer
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Vicia faba is an annual legume native to North Africa and South-west Asia, perfectly adapted to the Mediterranean climate. In a biological ecosystem, it acts primarily as a nitrogen fixer during the winter, greatly improving soil structure and fertility. Additionally, it produces abundant biomass useful for mulch and provides early spring flowering that supports bee populations.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Herbaceous annual up to 1 m
- Mature diameter: 0.4 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean, Mountain / cold
Calendar
- January
- February
- March
- April — Harvest
- May — Harvest
- June — Harvest
- July
- August
- September
- October — Planting
- November — Planting
- December — Planting
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: Edible legume, highly nutritious and rich in plant proteins.
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Related plants
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