(75 days) Open pollinated. Bush type. The classic heirloom variety, listed by Fearing Burr in Field and Vegetable Gardens of America in 1863. We sell about a half ton of these each year. Nikos boils the shelled beans in salted water—this simple dish was the hit of every summer potluck. Tall bush habit—may want support as the hefty pods ripen. Brown seed. About 17 seeds per ounce.
In susceptible humans who have inherited a specific enzyme deficiency, within a few minutes of inhaling pollen or several hours after eating fava beans, a severe allergic reaction occurs. Most individuals have this enzyme and are not affected.
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