Fava Bean: History & Top Season

Herbs, Sources & Supplements below! Fava Bean History and seasonality Herbs/books recommendations https://www.amazon.com/shop/norsemagi... Broad beans have a long tradition of cultivation in Old World agriculture, being among the most ancient plants in cultivation and also among the easiest to grow. However, their wild ancestor has not been identified and their origin is unknown.Charred faba bean remains were discovered at three adjacent Neolithic sites in Israel's Lower Galilee. Based on the radiocarbon dating of these remains, scientists now believe that the domestication of the crop may have begun as early as 8,250 BCE. Broad beans are still often grown as a cover crop to prevent erosion because they can overwinter and, as a legume, they fix nitrogen in the soil. The broad bean has high plant hardiness; it can withstand harsh and cold climates. Unlike most legumes, the broad bean can be grown in soils with high salinity, as well as in clay soil. However, it prefers rich loams.