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High Quality Maltese Fava Bean Seeds

Vendor: Hedera
1.000 JOD
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High Quality Maltese Fava Bean Seeds
High Quality Maltese Fava Bean Seeds

1.000 JOD

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Product description

🫘 Maltese Fava Bean Seeds — 50 g (for home growing)

Genuine seeds suited to Jordan's cool winter climate, with quick germination in 7–12 days and harvest after 90–120 days. Ideal for garden beds and large pots.

Contents: Specifications • Planting calendar for Jordan • Planting guide • Feeding programme (HEDERA) • Pests, diseases and treatment • Frequently asked questions

📌 Specifications

Botanical nameVicia faba (Broad/Fava Bean)
VarietyMaltese fava bean — Mediterranean culinary variety
Net weight50 g (≈ 25–35 seeds; enough for 15–25 planting stations)
Germination7–12 days
HarvestAfter 90–120 days, depending on temperatures
Sunlight5–7 hours of direct sunlight
SoilWell-drained loam or sandy loam with organic matter
Container growingYes. A 25–30 L pot for every 2–3 plants

🗓️ Planting calendar for Jordan

RegionPlanting windowNotes
Jordan Valley (north/central)October–NovemberMild winter conditions and an early harvest
Amman, Salt, Jerash and Irbid highlandsNovember–December or late January–FebruaryAvoid flowering during high temperatures (>25°C)
Southern highlandsNovember, then FebruaryDepending on the severity of cold and frost
Our best results come from autumn or early winter sowing, avoiding heatwaves during flowering.

🌱 Step-by-step planting guide

  1. Prepare the growing medium: Mix the bed soil with 25–30% Hedera Mix or well-rotted compost. Ensure good drainage (pH 6.5–7.2).
  2. Soak the seeds (optional): Soak in lukewarm water for 8–12 hours, then drain.
  3. Depth and spacing: Sow 5–7 cm deep, or up to 8–10 cm if the soil is dry. Leave 15–25 cm between planting stations and 45–60 cm between rows. Sow two seeds per station, then keep the stronger seedling after germination.
  4. Watering: Water thoroughly after sowing, then regularly every 5–8 days in winter according to soil moisture, without waterlogging.
  5. Care: Remove weeds regularly and provide light support if needed. Once pods start to set, pinching out the growing tips is recommended to reduce aphid infestation and speed up ripening.
  6. Harvest: Pick the pods when full but still tender for the best flavour.

🧪 Simple home feeding programme (HEDERA products)

The following rates are per 10 L of water. Always follow the product label.

StageTimingProductRateApplication
Establishment after germination10–14 days after germinationHedera NPK 20-20-205 g/10 LWatering or spraying every 10–14 days
Before floweringAt 30–40 daysHedera Calcium-Boron3–5 ml/10 LFoliar spray to improve pod set
Flowering and pod setWhen flowers appearHedera NPK 12-12-365 g/10 LEvery 10 days (higher potassium for pod quality)
Pod fillingOngoingEDDHA chelated iron2–3 g/10 LSpray when interveinal yellowing appears
Supporting nutrient uptakeEvery 3–4 weeksHedera humic/fulvic acidsAs directed on the labelAdd to irrigation water to improve nutrient uptake
Fava beans fix atmospheric nitrogen, so we reduce nitrogen and focus on phosphorus and potassium, with calcium-boron during flowering.

🐛 Common pests and diseases, with treatment (products available at Hedera)

ProblemSymptomsWhen it occursActionSuggested product
AphidsCurled leaves, honeydew and antsFrom vegetative growth to pod setTreatment spray and pinching out the tips after the first pods setASTRO or an alternative pesticide for piercing and sucking pests, according to the label
Pod worms/borersHoles and damaged seeds inside podsAfter floweringMonitoring traps and spraying when the action threshold is reachedA pesticide suitable for lepidopteran larvae
Powdery mildewA white powdery coating on leavesModerate humidity and shadeVentilation and preventive or curative fungicide sprayingMicotan
Root rotYellowing, wilting and brown or decaying rootsPoor drainage or cold soilImprove drainage and treat the soilMov Hemixazol

⚠️ Follow the label of each pesticide or fertilizer, including application rates, frequency and pre-harvest intervals.

🧭 Quick growing timeline

WeekTask
0Sow 5–7 cm deep and water after sowing
1–2Maintain moderate soil moisture and watch for aphids
3–4First 20-20-20 feeding and light hoeing
5–7Provide light support and start Calcium-Boron before flowering
8–10Switch to 12-12-36 and pinch out the tips after the first pods set
11–14Targeted control when needed (Botrytis/aphids)
12–16Harvest tender pods gradually

❓ Frequently asked questions

Can I grow them on a balcony?
Yes. Use a 30–40 L pot with 2–3 plants per pot, 5–7 hours of sunlight and light support.

Why is flowering delayed or pod set poor?
Late sowing or high temperatures during flowering are common causes. Autumn or early winter is the best planting time.

What causes brown spots on leaves and flowers?
This may be Botrytis (chocolate spot). Improve ventilation and use a suitable fungicide according to the label.

✅ Why choose Hedera seeds?

  • Varieties selected for Jordan's climate and tolerance of winter cold.
  • A practical planting guide, feeding programme and crop-protection products available from us.
  • WhatsApp support after purchase for quick assistance.

Storage: Keep seeds in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Non-returnable once opened.

SKU: HED-SEED-FABA-50 • Climate suitability: Jordan/Eastern Mediterranean