LeguminosasIniciante
Fava
Vicia faba
Nome Científico
Vicia faba
Família
Fabaceae
Origem
Mediterranean and Southwest Asia
Tipo
Annual
80-100 days
Usos Culinários
Sabor: Earthy, nutty, creamy when cooked
- Traditional Portuguese 'favas' dishes
- Purees and dips
- Added to stews
- Fresh young beans
- Dried for soups
Calendário de Plantação
Semear em Interior
February
Semear ao Ar Livre
OctoberNovemberFebruaryMarch
Colheita
AprilMayJune
Benefícios para a Saúde
- Very high in protein and fiber
- Rich in folate
- Good source of manganese
- Contains L-DOPA (may help Parkinson's)
- Supports heart health