Type
broad bean, heirloom
Fava Bean variety
Broad Windsor Fava Bean
Broad Windsor is a long-established strain closely associated with home-garden fava growing. It produces large beans in thick pods on sturdy plants.
Days to maturity
80-90
Best for
classic British-style broad beans
About Broad Windsor
Broad Windsor is a classic English fava valued for its large beans, upright habit, and mild flavor. It is a dependable spring type and often grown specifically for big fresh shell beans rather than for cover cropping.
Growing Broad Windsor Fava Bean
Plant in cool weather and keep moisture steady during bloom and pod set so the large seeds fill properly. Taller plants can flop in rich soil or wind, so short staking or string support helps, and harvest when pods are still green and well swollen.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all fava beans, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.