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Can You Grow Fava Beans in Arkansas?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

Fava beans are ideal for your cool climate — sow early and harvest before summer heat sets in.

Plant zones

3a–8b

Arkansas last frost

early March

Arkansas first frost

late November

Days to harvest

80–100 days

When to plant Fava Beanses in Arkansas

Direct sow

Mar 7

Harvest

May 26 – Jun 15

Dates are approximate, based on Arkansas's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Fava Beans

Fava beans (broad beans) are a cool-season legume prized in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines. They are one of the earliest spring crops — planted before last frost while soil is still cold.

Direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost — favas need cool conditions to set pods and fail in summer heat. Support with stakes as plants grow to 4-5 feet. Pinch out growing tips when in flower to reduce aphid problems and improve pod set. Harvest pods when beans are just visible through the pod.

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Gardening in Arkansas

Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Long warm summers support a wide range of vegetables and fruits. The Ozarks are slightly cooler.