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Vroma
BeanVicia faba
- Full sun
- Zones 1–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Vroma produces large, 6 1/2-7" pods with 4-5 large seeds. Cook like a shell bean when the seeds are pale green. Strong, heat tolerant plants resist lodging. Light brown seeds. Bush bean.
Planting
Direct sow 1 inch deep after last frost date, once soil reaches 60°F minimum
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam with organic matter; pH 6.0-7.0. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Bean beetles, spider mites, aphids. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, anthracnose, rust.