Variety traits

Cold tolerance — fava bean

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz

The cold tolerance of fava beans is characterized by the ability of seeds to germinate at soil temperatures of +3...+4 °C, and for seedlings to withstand short-term frosts down to -4...-6 °C.

In the reference 5 varieties crop Broad bean, where this is mentioned in the description.

For fava beans, cold tolerance is a key biological trait that allows for the earliest possible sowing dates. The minimum temperature for seed germination is +3...+4 °C, while vegetative plants are capable of tolerating short-term temperature drops down to -4...-6 °C.

The cold tolerance trait determines the cultivation strategy, allowing plants to effectively utilize early spring moisture reserves and complete critical development phases before the onset of high temperatures, which cause flower and pod drop. High adaptability to cool climates makes the crop suitable for cultivation in northern regions and allows its use as a protective windbreak crop.

General information about the subject — on the page Cold tolerance.

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Varieties of Broad bean mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Sofia

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Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

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Ekisele Nine

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Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

AGRIN MAROC

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Jankiel Biały

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Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

Przedsiębiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkółkarstwa Spółka Akcyjna w upadłości likwidacyjnej \Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

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