When to Plant Fava Beans in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, plant outdoors February 1 to April 22, and expect your first harvest around April 22. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Fava Beans planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
Direct sow
Feb 1
Projected first harvest
Apr 22
Fava Beans is ready to harvest in about 80 days, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Fava Beans planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
Direct sow
Jan 18
Projected first harvest
Apr 8
Fava Beans is ready to harvest in about 80 days, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with fava beans
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