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Fava Bean Sprouting Seeds
SKU:
1526350-P
UPC:
678482500990
$3.99 - $8.99
- Nutrient-rich sprouts
- Soil health booster
- Nitrogen fixing
- 100% seed with 94% germination
Bring versatility and nutrition to your garden with our premium Snowbird Fava Beans Sprouting Seeds. Grown in Canada and tested at a high 94% germination rate, these seeds are ideal for both sprouting indoors and planting outdoors as a cover crop. Enjoy tender, nutrient-rich fava bean sprouts with a buttery texture and nutty flavor in just 12–15 days, packed with protein, vitamins, and antioxidants. As a cover crop, fava beans naturally improve soil health by breaking up compacted ground and fixing up to 140 lbs. of nitrogen per acre, while their blooms attract beneficial pollinators. With zero weed seed and certified purity, our fava beans sprouting seeds are the perfect choice for gardeners seeking healthy, high-quality sprouts or an eco-friendly solution for soil enrichment.
Seed Composition
- Snowbird Fava Bean: 100% (94% Germ, Canada Origin)
- Other Crop Seed: 0.00%
- Inert Matter: 0.00%
- Weed Seed: 0.00%
- Noxious Weed Seeds: None Found
Uses
Primarily used as a garden cover crop to improve soil health and fix nitrogen. Can also be used to grow sprouts or beans for eating.
How to Grow (Sprouts)
- Soak seeds overnight before planting.
- Germinate indoors in darkness for at least 5 days.
- Sow densely in moist potting soil at a depth of 1".
- Maintain temperatures of 60–65°F with minimal sun (2 hrs/day).
- Keep soil moist but allow drainage; water from the bottom up.
- Harvest seedlings at 6–8" tall (12–15 days), cutting with scissors and leaving 1" above soil.
Seeding Rate
- Indoor: 8–12 oz per 10"x20" tray
- Outdoor: 2–5 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.
Cover Crop
Fava beans grow leafy plants with edible bean pods. They prefer cooler temperatures of 60–65°F. As a cover crop:
- Breaks up soil naturally
- Fixes up to 140 lbs of nitrogen per acre
- Plant Sept–Nov for winter cover or April for spring cover
- After peak growth, plow plants back into the field as mulch
- Produces flowers that attract beneficial bees
Nutritional Value (Sprouts)
Fava bean sprouts are highly nutritious, providing:
- Protein, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese
- Vitamins C and K
- Antioxidants and enzymes that combat free radicals
- Sprouting can increase vitamin and mineral potency by 20× compared to un-sprouted plants
- Buttery texture with a rich, nutty flavor
Origin & Quality
Snowbird Fava Beans are Canada-grown with a high germination rate of 94%. Certified free of noxious weed seeds and inert matter, ensuring premium quality for home gardeners and commercial use.
FAQ
- Can I eat the sprouts? Yes, Fava bean sprouts are edible and nutritious.
- Can I plant them outdoors as a cover crop? Yes, plant in spring or fall for best results.
- Do I need fertilizer? Fava beans fix their own nitrogen and can improve soil health naturally.
- How long until harvest? Sprouts: 12–15 days; Cover crop: varies depending on growth goals.
- Nutrient-rich sprouts
- Soil health booster
- Nitrogen fixing
- 100% seed with 94% germination
Bring versatility and nutrition to your garden with our premium Snowbird Fava Beans Sprouting Seeds. Grown in Canada and tested at a high 94% germination rate, these seeds are ideal for both sprouting indoors and planting outdoors as a cover crop. Enjoy tender, nutrient-rich fava bean sprouts with a buttery texture and nutty flavor in just 12–15 days, packed with protein, vitamins, and antioxidants. As a cover crop, fava beans naturally improve soil health by breaking up compacted ground and fixing up to 140 lbs. of nitrogen per acre, while their blooms attract beneficial pollinators. With zero weed seed and certified purity, our fava beans sprouting seeds are the perfect choice for gardeners seeking healthy, high-quality sprouts or an eco-friendly solution for soil enrichment.
Seed Composition
- Snowbird Fava Bean: 100% (94% Germ, Canada Origin)
- Other Crop Seed: 0.00%
- Inert Matter: 0.00%
- Weed Seed: 0.00%
- Noxious Weed Seeds: None Found
Uses
Primarily used as a garden cover crop to improve soil health and fix nitrogen. Can also be used to grow sprouts or beans for eating.
How to Grow (Sprouts)
- Soak seeds overnight before planting.
- Germinate indoors in darkness for at least 5 days.
- Sow densely in moist potting soil at a depth of 1".
- Maintain temperatures of 60–65°F with minimal sun (2 hrs/day).
- Keep soil moist but allow drainage; water from the bottom up.
- Harvest seedlings at 6–8" tall (12–15 days), cutting with scissors and leaving 1" above soil.
Seeding Rate
- Indoor: 8–12 oz per 10"x20" tray
- Outdoor: 2–5 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.
Cover Crop
Fava beans grow leafy plants with edible bean pods. They prefer cooler temperatures of 60–65°F. As a cover crop:
- Breaks up soil naturally
- Fixes up to 140 lbs of nitrogen per acre
- Plant Sept–Nov for winter cover or April for spring cover
- After peak growth, plow plants back into the field as mulch
- Produces flowers that attract beneficial bees
Nutritional Value (Sprouts)
Fava bean sprouts are highly nutritious, providing:
- Protein, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese
- Vitamins C and K
- Antioxidants and enzymes that combat free radicals
- Sprouting can increase vitamin and mineral potency by 20× compared to un-sprouted plants
- Buttery texture with a rich, nutty flavor
Origin & Quality
Snowbird Fava Beans are Canada-grown with a high germination rate of 94%. Certified free of noxious weed seeds and inert matter, ensuring premium quality for home gardeners and commercial use.
FAQ
- Can I eat the sprouts? Yes, Fava bean sprouts are edible and nutritious.
- Can I plant them outdoors as a cover crop? Yes, plant in spring or fall for best results.
- Do I need fertilizer? Fava beans fix their own nitrogen and can improve soil health naturally.
- How long until harvest? Sprouts: 12–15 days; Cover crop: varies depending on growth goals.
