Vicia faba
These broad beans originated in South America collected by Janto Evans, 15-20 pods per plant, good yield, heat tolerant, beautiful deep purple color. Some resistance to bean/pea weevils. —This rare heirloom variety is reported to have been collected in Guatemala by Ianto Evans. Prolific plants with striking, large royal purple seeds. Buttery flavor and sweet after taste. Make fine fresh shelling beans. Growing 3-4 feet, the thick stalks have pods that dry and darken from the ground up over a period of several weeks. Aphid resilient.
Seed Grower: HS