Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Vicia (VIK-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: faba (FAH-va) (Info)
Cultivar: Kristal
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Annuals
Vegetables
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Seed Type:
Hybrid
Growth Habit:
Bush
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Days to Maturity:
81 to 90 days
Bloom Color:
Dark Purple/Black
White/Near White
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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