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Productivity of fava beans

Vicia faba L.

The productivity of fava beans includes seed, biological, and fodder components, measured in t/ha, c/ha, or feed units. Key elements include stand density, pod attachment height, number of seeds per plant, and seed weight.

In the reference 24 varieties crop Broad bean, where this is mentioned in the description.

Seed productivity of fava beans in Russian conditions ranges from 13 to 35 c/ha, with average indicators being 18–22 c/ha. Model parameters for high productivity include the formation of 9–14 pods per plant, the presence of 22–35 seeds in the pods, and a 100-seed weight in the range of 80–120 g.

An important biometric indicator is the height of the lower pod attachment, which determines the efficiency of mechanized harvesting and the level of crop losses. High productivity ensures the accumulation of 25–35% protein in seeds, making the crop an effective component of the livestock fodder base.

Crop formation of fava beans is highly dependent on the stability of environmental conditions, sowing dates, the presence of pollinating insects, and moisture availability. Yield stability when selecting a variety is a determining factor, as the crop is prone to significant yield fluctuations depending on the climate.

General information about the subject — on the page Productivity.

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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.

Fanfare

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

NPZ Lembke

EE LT
14 records

Vertigo

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Olaf Sass^^^Martin Frauen

EE LT
11 records

Alexia

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT EE LT SE
7 records

Genius

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

EE LT
12 records

Julia

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT EE LT SE
6 records

Ghengis

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

EE LT
7 records

Pyramid

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Nickerson International Research S.N.C.

NL
6 records

Isabell

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Werner Horn

EE LT
5 records

Divine

Terminated

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

HR
5 records

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

NL
6 records

Borek

Protection expired

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

HYBRITECH

SK
3 records

Albus

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

SK
3 records

Honey

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Wherry and Sons Ltd

5 records

Fabiola

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

SEMILLAS FITO SAU

3 records

Nagoya

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Agri-Obtentions S.A., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

2 records

Fernando

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

2 records

Nepal

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Agri-Obtentions S.A., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

2 records

Jogeva

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Julius Aamisepp

EE
3 records

Niagara

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Agri-Obtentions S.A., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

2 records

Orion

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

UA
2 records

Tim

Terminated

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

SK
2 records

Mistral

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

SK
2 records

Groene Hangers

Application submitted

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Frisian Seeds B.V.

NL
1 record