How much sunlight does my Broad Bean need?

Broad Bean requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is Broad Bean toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Broad Bean is not safe to consume . If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

What type of soil should I use for my Broad Bean?

Broad Bean does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Broad Bean?

Broad Bean is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Broad Bean?

Broad Bean grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Broad Bean be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Broad Bean can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Broad Bean?

The seeds of Broad Bean can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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Q: Is Broad Bean easy to care for?

Broad Bean is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Broad Bean?

Broad Bean prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

Fava bean, Faba bean, Field bean, Tic bean, Tick bean and Horse bean

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Vicia faba

Genus

Vicia

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

How to care for Broad Bean

Water

How often to water your Broad Bean

Broad Bean needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Broad Bean in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Broad Bean: 1ft from a window

Broad Bean love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Broad Bean does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Broad Bean in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Broad Bean

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Broad Bean: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Broad Bean after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Broad Bean is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation