Broad bean 'Negreta'

Favas appreciate a heavy, well-manured garden soil.

Keep in mind when planting that Negreta is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Coat seeds with innoculate before sowing to promote healthy, vigorous plants.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 9.75 inches (25.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.95 inches (5.0 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Negreta about 1 days after your last frost date.

Can also be sown between September – early November in zones 6 and above for overwintering (240 days).

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Negreta is a hardy plant.

Originally from Africa via the Moors who brought it to Spain. Became a Spanish garden variety, and then later, also an Italian one.

Fava Negreta, Fava Violetta, Black seeded, Purple Fava, Purple seeded, Morada, Morena, Extra Precoce a Grano Violetto, Extra Early Purple Seed