Broad beans are typically harvested when the pods are plump and firm, usually 3 to 4 months after planting. Farmers may hand-pick the pods or use mechanical harvesters for larger fields. The pods are cut from the plant, and care is taken to avoid damaging the beans inside. Harvesting is often done in the morning when temperatures are cooler to preserve the quality of the beans.
They are usually harvested in late Summer.
Fava Beans
Vanilla vines flower in the spring and after pollination will be harvested in approximately nine months. Assuming that pollination occurs between March & May the beans can be harvested between December & February
The seed or coffee "bean" may be selectively harvested by hand, in which only the ripest coffee cherries are relieved of their seeds, or it may be "strip harvested," in which the beans are harvested indiscriminately when most are ripe. Strip harvesting can be accomplished by hand or machine.
Broad Beans
Broad beans, also known as fava beans, are typically ready to eat about 10 to 12 weeks after planting, depending on the variety and growing conditions. They can be harvested when the pods are plump and green, usually when they are around 4 to 6 inches long. For the best flavor and texture, it's ideal to pick them before the beans inside become too large and starchy. Enjoy them fresh, or you can also eat the young pods when they are tender.
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Broad beans
Tinned broad beans are widely available, they can be bought from most supermarkets, larger grocery shops and on line grocers.
Horses should not eat broad beans, as they contain substances that can be toxic to them. It is best to avoid feeding broad beans to horses and stick to their regular diet of hay, grass, and commercial feeds.
They hunted, fished, farmed and harvested coffee and cocoa beans.
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