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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.
| Seasons of La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-456-8619 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Eco Caters (Normal Heights) | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Pachamama | San Diego CA | 619-738-3737 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
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Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 2 days ago, 12/08/19 Sharer's comments : Early favas 
Grove Market
Near Pacific Grove, California, United StatesAbout 137 days ago, 7/26/19 
West Seattle Farmers Market
Growing Washington
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesWhatcom, WA About 149 days ago, 7/14/19 Sharer's comments : Yum! 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 162 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 172 days ago, 6/21/19 
Magnolia Farmers Market
Alvarez Organic Farms
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesMabton, WA About 178 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 216 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 223 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 226 days ago, 4/28/19 
Brentwood Farmers market
Underwood family farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 233 days ago, 4/21/19 
Mar Vista Farmers Market
Chao - Fresno Evergreen
Near Venice, California, United States559-385-4959 About 240 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 255 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 275 days ago, 3/10/19 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 300 days ago, 2/13/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 318 days ago, 1/26/19 Sharer's comments : Rivas Farms 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 324 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 332 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 339 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 359 days ago, 12/16/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
PCC Community Markets - Fremont
About 548 days ago, 6/10/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at PCC Community Markets - Fremont. The medium sized pods of these Local Organic fava beans can substitute in any recipe using green beans! Dan's Fresh Produce - Alameda CA Near Alameda, California, United States About 566 days ago, 5/23/18 Whole Foods Market Near West Hollywood, California, United States About 569 days ago, 5/20/18 
Little Italy Mercato
Anthony - Maciel Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-521-0643 About 570 days ago, 5/19/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Your Dekalb Farmers Market
Near Scottdale, Georgia, United StatesAbout 578 days ago, 5/11/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Your Dekalb Farmers Market. Large size. 
Del Mar Farmers Market
About 584 days ago, 5/05/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market. 
Poway Farmers Market
About 584 days ago, 5/05/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Little Italy Farmers Market
About 584 days ago, 5/05/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Little Italy Farmers Market. Asian Food Center Near Shoreline, Washington, United States About 588 days ago, 4/30/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Asian Food Center. 
Del Mar Farmers Market
About 591 days ago, 4/28/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Two Peas In A Pod Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 608 days ago, 4/11/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Venice, California, United States818-345-8810 About 618 days ago, 4/01/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Great with olive oil and parmesan cheese. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 620 days ago, 3/30/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Specialty Produce. 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 639 days ago, 3/11/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Blanch and mix with lemon juice and parmesan cheese to impress! 
Leucadia Farmer's Market
Rivas Farm
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesAbout 653 days ago, 2/25/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Leucadia Farmer's Market. 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 667 days ago, 2/11/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Makes a great salad with olive oil and parmesan cheese. 
Leucadia Farmers Market
Rivas Farm
Near Rancho Santa Fe, California, United StatesVista, CA 619-869-6541 About 674 days ago, 2/04/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Leucadia Farmers Market . Beans are tender and sweet with a mild grassy flavor. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 674 days ago, 2/04/18 Sharer's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. |
