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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Description/Taste
Fava bean pods are thick with a cottony interior encapsulating 2 to 7 large lemon lime-colored beans. While the fava pods are considered inedible, the beans are tender, with a sweet, mild grassy flavor reflective of spring. The beans are similar in shape to a lima bean, plump and curvaceous. The bean's skin is thick and their texture can range from starchy to creamy depending on how young they are and how they are prepared. The young gray-green leaves, shoots, tendrils and white and black flowers of the fava plant are all edible with lean bright grassy flavors.
Seasons/Availability
Fava beans are available year-round with a peak season in spring.
Current Facts
Fava beans, botanical name Vicia faba, are also know as broad beans, field beans and Windsor beans. They are a hardy perennial grown as an annual and often used during crop rotation and specifically utilized as ground cover to preserve the soil and reduce weed growth. The crops are then turned into the soil to invigorate the soil with nitrogen and organic nutrients. In fact, most fava plants are grown as a cover crop far more often than a food crop as it requires a relatively large area to produce modest harvests.
Applications
Fresh Fava beans are often prepared with other spring vegetables, such as peas, asparagus and morel mushrooms. Their mild flavor and unique texture adds character to salads and soups. Fresh fava beans can be pureed into spreads and served as appetizers. Pair with fresh herbs, sheep's milk cheeses, citrus, pastas, cream or wine-based sauces, young greens such as spinach and pea tendrils, bacon, lamb and seafood. Late season fava beans will become more filled out and starchier requiring a second peeling of the outer bean and cooking the beans, either by blanching or braising. Immature beans can be canned or frozen. Dried fava beans are common and are treated like most dried beans, soaked and cooked low and slow.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Crete fresh Fava beans are shelled and eaten as companion to tsikoudia, a traditional Cretian alcoholic drink.
Geography/History
Fava beans are one of the oldest crops known, with archeological remains found in Israel recording their cultivated origins as early as the Neolithic period (6800-6500 BC). Their cultivation spread along the Mediterranean into southwestern Asia and Africa, along with companion pulses such as chickpeas and lentils. Fava beans are now cultivated in over 50 countries, preferring cool seasons and temperate regions similar to that in which they were first cultivated. There is no known wild ancestor to the Fava bean.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Javier Plascencia | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Curated Leu | Encinitas CA | |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
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Ballard Farmer's Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 12 days ago, 6/28/20 Sharer's comments : Love these fresh - Favas are worth there weight in gold in my book :) 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
McGrath Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 37 days ago, 6/03/20 Sharer's comments : Nice large Fava Beans from McGrath Family Farms 
PCC Community Markets
PCC Natural Markets - Fremont
Near Seattle, Washington, United States600 N 34th St Seattle WA 98103 206-632-6811 https://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com About 62 days ago, 5/09/20 Sharer's comments : A springtime legume, after you get past the shelling are worth their weight in gold :) 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 105 days ago, 3/27/20 Sharer's comments : Fava beans! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 114 days ago, 3/18/20 Sharer's comments : Favas! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 135 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : Favas are back! 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 138 days ago, 2/23/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 142 days ago, 2/19/20 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans!!! First of the season and super limited 
Super Irvine
Near Tustin, California, United StatesAbout 166 days ago, 1/26/20 
Super King Markets
Super King Markets
Near South Coast Metro, California, United States2741 W. MacArthur Blvd. Santa Ana CA 92704 714-597-7651 https://www.superkingmarkets.com About 168 days ago, 1/24/20 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 215 days ago, 12/08/19 Sharer's comments : Early favas 
Grove Market
Near Pacific Grove, California, United StatesAbout 350 days ago, 7/26/19 
West Seattle Farmers Market
Growing Washington
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesWhatcom, WA About 362 days ago, 7/14/19 Sharer's comments : Yum! 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 375 days ago, 7/01/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Favas! 
Irvine Ranch Market
Irvine Ranch Market
Near Irvine-Mesa, California, United States2651 Irvine Ave. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-631-4404 About 385 days ago, 6/21/19 
Magnolia Farmers Market
Alvarez Organic Farms
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesMabton, WA About 391 days ago, 6/15/19 Sharer's comments : Labor intensive but these guys are worth their weight in gold! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Laurie Nichols
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-801-3370 About 429 days ago, 5/08/19 Sharer's comments : Two Peas in a Pod.... 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Chao - Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-385-4959 About 436 days ago, 5/01/19 Sharer's comments : Fresno Evergreen Farms 
Leucadia Farmer's Market
Carranza Fruit Farm
Near Encinitas, California, United States13056 Mirat De Valle Valley Center CA 92082 760-749-6791 About 439 days ago, 4/28/19 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood family farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 446 days ago, 4/21/19 
Mar Vista Farmers Market
Chao - Fresno Evergreen
Near Venice, California, United States559-385-4959 About 453 days ago, 4/14/19 
Certified Farmer's Market
Glencairn Farms
Near Palm Springs, California, United States421 San Timoteo Cyn Rd Redlands CA 909-793-9558 About 468 days ago, 3/30/19 Sharer's comments : Sweet, eat raw. Palm Springs Farmers Market 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 488 days ago, 3/10/19 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 513 days ago, 2/13/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 531 days ago, 1/26/19 Sharer's comments : Rivas Farms 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 537 days ago, 1/20/19 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Vista Farmers Market
Rivas Farms
Near Vista, California, United States619-869-6541 About 545 days ago, 1/12/19 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Vista Farmers Market
Rivas Farms
Near Vista, California, United States619-869-6541 About 552 days ago, 1/05/19 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 572 days ago, 12/16/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. |
