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Organic Sweet Lorane Fava Bean Seeds - Vicia faba

$4.50

Currently sold out at livingseedcompany.com

Sweet Lorane is a small-seeded fava bean selected by Steve Solomon for flavor, and it doubles as a nitrogen-fixing cover crop. The packet holds about 50 organic seeds that grow into 30 to 36 inch plants and mature in 65 to 100 days. It suits regenerative gardeners who want to feed the soil and the kitchen at once.

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Highlights

  • Selected by Steve Solomon for flavor
  • Food crop and nitrogen-fixing cover crop
  • About 50 organic, open-pollinated seeds
  • 65-100 days, plants 30 to 36 inches
  • Cold hardy

Best for

Gardeners in cool climates who want a dual-purpose cover crop with edible beans.

Things to consider

  • Currently listed as unavailable.
  • Favas don't do well in heat, so timing matters.
  • Plants may need light staking in windy spots.

Key specs

Price$4.50
Seed count50
Days to maturity65-100
Plant size30-36 in
SunFull to partial
Direct sowWhen soil is workable

Our take

A smart dual-purpose seed for cool-season gardens, once it's back in stock.

Organic Sweet Lorane Fava Bean Seeds - Vicia faba at a glance

BrandThe Living Seed Company
Price$4.50
TypeVegetable
AvailabilitySold out at livingseedcompany.com
Couponwelcome
ReturnsReturns aren't accepted, but if you're unhappy with your seeds for any reason the company…

Price check

At $4.50, the Organic Sweet Lorane Fava Bean Seeds - Vicia faba is mid-range for The Living Seed Company, whose 214 listed products run $3.50 to $1,125.

Similar items from other brands we track run €28.99 to €67.88.

Buying from The Living Seed Company

The Living Seed Company is an easy recommendation for home gardeners and seed savers who want open-pollinated, non-GMO varieties at $3.50 to $4.75 a packet, including rare tomatoes and peppers you won't find on a hardware-store rack. Skip it if you're outside the US, since it no longer ships internationally. Returns aren't accepted, but the store says it will send a replacement if you're unhappy, so contact them rather than writing off a bad packet.

Shipping
Orders usually ship within 1 to 3 business days via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail. The company no longer ships internationally, and customers pay to reship packages returned for a wrong address.
Returns
Returns aren't accepted, but if you're unhappy with your seeds for any reason the company will send a replacement. Liability for a lost harvest is limited to the price of the seeds.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use it as a cover crop?
Yes. The brand describes it as an excellent nitrogen fixer that builds biomass and soil structure.
Does it survive frost?
It's cold hardy, though the listing notes young plants benefit from protection during prolonged hard freezes.
How much is the Organic Sweet Lorane Fava Bean Seeds - Vicia faba?
The Living Seed Company lists it at $4.50 on livingseedcompany.com. We refresh prices throughout the day, but always confirm the final price at checkout.
Is there a coupon code for the Organic Sweet Lorane Fava Bean Seeds - Vicia faba?
The Living Seed Company's store-wide code welcome can be entered at checkout on livingseedcompany.com. The Living Seed Company sets the discount, and some items or sale prices may be excluded.
What is The Living Seed Company's return policy?
Returns aren't accepted, but if you're unhappy with your seeds for any reason the company will send a replacement. Liability for a lost harvest is limited to the price of the seeds.
How long does The Living Seed Company take to ship?
Orders usually ship within 1 to 3 business days via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail. The company no longer ships internationally, and customers pay to reship packages returned for a wrong address.
Where can I buy the Organic Sweet Lorane Fava Bean Seeds - Vicia faba?
The Organic Sweet Lorane Fava Bean Seeds - Vicia faba is sold directly by The Living Seed Company on livingseedcompany.com. The Shop now button on this page goes straight to the product there, and code welcome can be applied at checkout.
Is the Organic Sweet Lorane Fava Bean Seeds - Vicia faba in stock?
It is currently listed as sold out on livingseedcompany.com. Check back, or browse similar items from The Living Seed Company and other brands below.
Is The Living Seed Company a legit store?
The Living Seed Company is an easy recommendation for home gardeners and seed savers who want open-pollinated, non-GMO varieties at $3.50 to $4.75 a packet, including rare tomatoes and peppers you won't find on a hardware-store rack. Skip it if you're outside the US, since it no longer ships internationally. Returns aren't accepted, but the store says it will send a replacement if you're unhappy, so contact them rather than writing off a bad packet. Our full The Living Seed Company review covers shipping, returns and what to check before ordering.
Is the Organic Sweet Lorane Fava Bean Seeds - Vicia faba expensive?
At $4.50 it is mid-range for The Living Seed Company ($3.50 to $1,125 across 214 products), and similar items from other brands run $28.99 to $67.88.

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