When to Plant Fava Beans in Zone 6
In USDA zone 6a, plant outdoors March 28 to June 16, and expect your first harvest around June 16. (6a shown here — see 6a and 6b dates separately below.)
Fava Beans planting calendar for USDA Zone 6a
Average last spring frost
April 25
Average first fall frost
October 10
Direct sow
Mar 28
Projected first harvest
Jun 16
Fava Beans is ready to harvest in about 80 days, needing roughly 168 frost-free days in zone 6a.
Fava Beans planting calendar for USDA Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
Direct sow
Mar 23
Projected first harvest
Jun 11
Fava Beans is ready to harvest in about 80 days, needing roughly 178 frost-free days in zone 6b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with fava beans
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