Today at our garden skill share Renata taught us about fava beans. With edible leaves and the ability to produce large beans, fava are a great addition to any produce garden. We,ve been using the leaves of the fava for salads that we share for the last couple of work days. (At our Monday meeting, 15 people enjoyed fresh salad from the garden and soup from the Zen Center.)
The fava plant also provides great nutrients for the soil, by putting nitrogen in the soil. The nitrogen is contained in the white spots on the roots of the fava (as shown below are).
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