Bed #28: Fava Beans

Bed # 28

Fava Beans

Friends:

• Marigolds repel pests with their strong smell.
• Sage is thought to enhance the taste of beans.

Foes:

• Alliums and fennel discourage bean growth.

Fun facts about fava beans.Fava beans are one of the world’s most widely cultivated crops.They are native to the Mediterranean region.They are very high in protein as well as delicious.They are also known as broad beans.Unlike other beans, fava bean pods are held upright on the stalks.