Broad beans are native to Europe, North Africa and other places, like warm climate, bloom in April-May, and the seeds grow in pods. The seeds of Vicia faba are rectangular, turquoise or brown, which can spread by themselves, that is, the seeds mature, the peel cracks and the seeds fall off, and can also be planted artificially. Generally speaking, if the preservation method is proper, it can be preserved until the second year.

Vicia faba seed appearance

1, structure: The seed of broad bean is divided into two parts, seed coat and embryo. Embryo is divided into radicle, embryo, cotyledon and hypocotyl.

2. Shape: Broad bean seeds are rectangular, the middle of the seeds is concave inward, and the seed coat is like leather.

3, color: broad bean seeds are turquoise or brown, but also purple-black, umbilical cord is linear.

Broad beans bear seeds

Broad beans mostly grow in warm wetlands and are native to the Mediterranean coast of Europe, southwest Asia and North Africa. Flowers bloom in April and May, and seeds grow in pods.

Method for sowing broad beans

Broad beans can spread by themselves, that is, the seeds mature, the epidermis cracks and the seeds fall, or they can be planted artificially.

How to collect seeds of broad beans

Broad bean itself is a seed, so you should choose one with excellent varieties and full seeds.

How long can broad bean seeds be preserved?

Generally speaking, broad beans can be preserved until the next year if they are stored properly.

Picture of broad bean seeds