LegumesPrincipiante
Fava Bean
Vicia faba
Nombre Científico
Vicia faba
Familia
Fabaceae
Origen
Mediterranean and Southwest Asia
Tipo
Annual
80-100 days
Usos Culinarios
Sabor: Earthy, nutty, creamy when cooked
- Traditional Portuguese 'favas' dishes
- Purees and dips
- Added to stews
- Fresh young beans
- Dried for soups
Calendario de Plantación
Sembrar en Interior
February
Sembrar al Aire Libre
OctoberNovemberFebruaryMarch
Cosecha
AprilMayJune
Beneficios para la Salud
- Very high in protein and fiber
- Rich in folate
- Good source of manganese
- Contains L-DOPA (may help Parkinson's)
- Supports heart health