Description

Sweet Lorane Fava Bean is a productive heirloom-style fava bean valued for its large, tender green seeds, upright growth habit, and excellent cool-season performance. This variety produces sturdy plants with abundant pods filled with plump beans that are prized for their rich, slightly nutty flavor and creamy texture when cooked. Its reliability and high yields make it a strong choice for early spring and fall gardens.

Sweet Lorane offers a mild, buttery flavor with a smooth, dense texture that holds up well in a wide range of dishes. The young beans can be enjoyed fresh, while mature beans are commonly used in soups, stews, purées, and Mediterranean-style recipes. The pods themselves are typically not eaten, but the beans inside are highly nutritious and satisfying.

Cool-weather vigor makes this fava bean especially well suited for early planting, often thriving when many warm-season crops are not yet established. Plants are sturdy and upright, producing heavy pods along strong stems. If you’re looking for a dependable, flavorful fava bean with excellent yield and versatility, Sweet Lorane is a rewarding addition to the cool-season garden.

• Type: Open-pollinated annual (heirloom-style fava bean)
• Direct sow: Early spring or late fall in mild climates
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Spacing: 6–8 inches
• Height: 3–5 feet
• Days to harvest: 80–100 days

Fava beans thrive in cool weather and fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Sow seeds directly outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in early spring, or in fall where winters are mild. Plants prefer cooler temperatures and will slow production in heat. Provide support if needed in windy areas, though many plants remain self-supporting. Harvest pods when they are well-filled but still green for the best flavor and texture, and pick regularly to encourage continued production.

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