Description

A time-honored European heirloom, Aquadulce is one of the oldest and most reliable fava beans still cultivated today. Known for its cold tolerance and early maturity, this variety produces sturdy, upright plants reaching 36–48 inches tall, bearing thick pods 6–8 inches long filled with large, pale green beans of excellent flavor and texture.

The beans are rich, nutty, and slightly sweet, with a creamy consistency when cooked—perfect for traditional Mediterranean dishes, spreads, or soups. Young pods can be eaten whole when tender, while mature beans dry beautifully for long-term storage.

Originating in Spain and favored across Europe for centuries, Aquadulce thrives in cool spring or fall plantings, performing especially well where summers are short. Hardy, adaptable, and nutrient-dense, it’s a cornerstone variety for both kitchen and soil health, enriching the ground with nitrogen while offering one of the most satisfying harvests in cool-weather gardening.