When to Plant Fava Beans in Prince Edward Island
Fava beans are a cool-season legume with large, meaty beans inside thick pods. They fix nitrogen in the soil and are one of the oldest cultivated crops.
Prince Edward Island spans USDA hardiness zones 6a, 6b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.
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Fava Beans Planting Calendar for Prince Edward Island
▸ Zone 6a ~193 day growing season · Full guide →
Last frost: April 10 · First frost: October 20 · 193 day season
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | March 6 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 10 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Direct Sow | March 27 | Mar 27 – Apr 17 |
| Fall Sowing | August 11 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Harvest | June 26 | Jun 26 – Aug 7 |
▸ Zone 6b ~205 day growing season · Full guide →
Last frost: April 3 · First frost: October 25 · 205 day season
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | February 27 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 3 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Direct Sow | March 20 | Mar 20 – Apr 10 |
| Fall Sowing | August 16 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Harvest | June 19 | Jun 19 – Jul 31 |
Growing Tips for Prince Edward Island
Direct sow as early as soil can be worked in spring. Pinch growing tips when pods begin to form to redirect energy and reduce aphid problems. Stake tall varieties.
Fava Beans in Other States
- Alabama
- Alaska
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- British Columbia
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- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
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- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Fava Beans in Prince Edward Island?
Planting dates for Fava Beans in Prince Edward Island depend on your USDA zone. Prince Edward Island spans zones 6a, 6b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.
What zone is Prince Edward Island for planting?
Prince Edward Island contains USDA hardiness zones 6a, 6b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.