Faba Bean

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Cover Crop Name:
Faba Bean
Scientific Name:
Vicia faba L.
Growth Season:
Cool season, broadleaf
Plant Type:
Legume (N-fixation)
Life Cycle:
Annual
Plant Architecture:
Upright plant architecture (vine)
Alternative Names:
Bell bean, horse bean, Fava bean
Relative Water Use:
Medium water use; poor drought tolerance
Salinity Tolerance:
Moderate salinity tolerance (depending on variety)
Seeding Depth:
2-4 inches
Crude Protein:
17%
Mycorrhizal Association:
Forms arbuscular mycorrhizal associations
Other Notes:
Flowers attract pollinators
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