Variety traits
Vicia faba L.
The 1000-kernel weight of faba beans is a key indicator of their seed size and plumpness, ranging from 300 to 1400 g depending on the cultivar type.
In the reference 30 varieties crop Broad bean, where this is mentioned in the description.
Faba beans are characterized by significant varietal diversity in seed weight: small-seeded forms of the species V. faba var. minor have a lower weight, whereas broad-bean forms of V. faba var. major are distinguished by their large seeds. Under field conditions, 1000-kernel weight values most commonly fall within the range of 300–800 g.
This parameter is critical for calculating the seeding rate by weight for a given number of viable seeds per hectare. A high 1000-kernel weight usually indicates an increased nutrient reserve within the seed, which ensures more vigorous seedling development and high competitiveness of the plants during the early stages of vegetation.
A decrease in the 1000-kernel weight below the varietal standard serves as a diagnostic indicator of adverse conditions during the grain-filling period, such as moisture deficit or extreme temperatures. To ensure data comparability, measurements are conducted by adjusting results to a standard moisture content of 14–15%.
General information about the subject — on the page Thousand kernel weight.
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.
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Olaf Sass^^^Martin Frauen
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Werner Horn
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Olaf Sass^^^Martin Frauen
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Werner Horn
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Werner Horn
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Werner Horn
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Boreal Plant Breeding Ltd., Katja Hämälainen, Pertti Pärssinen
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Agri-Obtentions S.A., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Saatzuchtbetrieb Hans Gahleitner
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
HYBRITECH
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
SENOVA LTD
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG