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Fava Bean Varieties


Below is a list of all known varieties for Fava Bean. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.


Variety Name Description
Dreadnought Fava Bean A reliable, high-yielding fava bean (broad bean) with large white seeds, a creamy texture, and sweet flavor.
Leidse Hangdown Fava Bean A Dutch heirloom fava bean (broad bean) known for its long, heavily-podded branches and robust flavor.
Negreta Fava Bean A dark-skinned fava bean (horse bean), offering a strong, earthy flavor suitable for stews.
Robin Hood Fava Bean A popular dwarf fava bean (broad bean) variety that produces smaller, creamy beans with a delicate flavor.
Sweet Lorane Fava Bean A small-seeded fava bean with a high sugar content, making it less starchy and sweeter than large varieties.
Sweet Lorraine Fava Bean A high-sugar variety of Fava bean, offering a sweeter and less starchy flavor.
Windsor Fava Bean A classic English heirloom (broad bean) prized for its large, plump, and mild-flavored beans.