The fava beans are at their prime. They were planted in October, and wintered over without row cover. Sometimes they were knocked down by a freeze or buried in snow, but always came through. This is the first time we have really tried them, and we're impressed!Daughter wants to come down and put in a day, and unfortunately I'll be gone most of the available date. She asked what to do; well, just doing the favas would take more than a day!
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I've always wanted to try "ful" (sp?) ... the middle eastern fava bean dish. Apparently only works with fresh fava beans.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks great. We were just on that side and boy it's a far cry from us!
Should have come by! We need volunteers to take away peas and such!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know fava beans would live through snow! I live in zone 5 and never tried them. Maybe I'll put some in this year.
ReplyDeleteWhoa, Nellie! We got away with it, but ours are zone 8 snows. The ground almost never really freezes, even when the garden looks like this -- maybe consult with your local Master Gardeners first? :)
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