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joseph · March 7, 2015

I planted half of my fava bean plants into the garden today.

I saved half for planting into a different field next week.

I may also direct seed some next week.

As is typical for me, these are a breeding project.. I am also trialing a couple new varieties this year. However most of the seed came from plants that have already grown in my garden for one or two generations. Many plants the last few years didn't even produce seeds, so they self-eliminated. But some did OK. I usually consider the third year of a breeding project to be the magical year. That would be this year. Fingers Crossed!

March 7, 2015	#54
joseph Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cache Valley, N/E of The Great Salt Lake Posts: 1,244	I planted half of my fava bean plants into the garden today. I saved half for planting into a different field next week. I may also direct seed some next week. As is typical for me, these are a breeding project.. I am also trialing a couple new varieties this year. However most of the seed came from plants that have already grown in my garden for one or two generations. Many plants the last few years didn't even produce seeds, so they self-eliminated. But some did OK. I usually consider the third year of a breeding project to be the magical year. That would be this year. Fingers Crossed!