Broad bean 'Habas jergonas'

Vicia faba

How to grow Broad bean 'Habas jergonas'

Keep in mind when planting that Habas jergonas is thought of as half hardy, so remember to watch your frost dates and ensure you have this plant protected when the temperature dips.

Growing Habas jergonas from seed

Transplanting Habas jergonas

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

Harvesting Habas jergonas

Habas jergonas folklore & trivia

Faba beans have been used as a cover crop for erosion control because of their nitrogen fixing capabilities.

Broad beans are rich in L-dopa, a substance used medically in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. L-dopa is also a natriuretic agent, which might help in controlling hypertension.(1)

Other Names for Broad bean 'Habas jergonas'

Broad bean, fava bean, field bean, bell bean

Footnotes

1 en.wikipedia.org