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Vroma

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Vroma

Bean

Vicia faba

  • Full sun
  • Zones 1–11
  • 75 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 6" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
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  • 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.