Will self seed. Another good choice for the North because it can be planted in cool soil, the Fava is really unique. It produces an erect 2-3 foot stalk and bean pods form from white and black flowers along its length. If planted early, harvest will begin in July and last until a frost. We use them like limas but much earlier.
Flavor is very interesting.
Packet contains 30-40 seeds due to their size . This Italian heirloom comes to us from the romantic fishing town, Chioggia, on the Adriatic coast. This beet is lovely and unique , alternating rings of white and bright pink. The exterior skin is a bright candy red. The tops are small, all green and have a particularly fine flavor .