Vicia encompasses annuals, herbaceous perennials, and climbing plants. The foliage can be either simple or composed of numerous small leaflets, typically culminating in a tendril. The flowers, resembling those of peas, appear in small clusters along the stem or in larger, upright arrangements, and can be yellow, purple, white, or pink.

Vicia

Vicia 'Atlanta'

Vicia alpesteris

Vicia americana

Vicia americana var. minor

Vicia amoena

Vicia argentea

Vicia articulata

Vicia benghalensis

Vicia bifoliolata

Vicia bithynica

Vicia bungei

Vicia cassubica

Vicia cracca is a perennial plant known for its climbing habit, reaching heights of approximately 1.5 meters using its leaf tendrils. The foliage features numerous pairs of green leaflets arranged in a ladder-like pattern, with the terminal pairs transforming into tendrils. The plant produces clusters of small, purple-blue, pea-shaped flowers that are aligned on one side of the stem, which subsequently mature into seed pods.

Vicia cracca

Vicia cracca subsp. incana

Vicia cretica

Vicia dennesiana

Vicia disperma

Vicia dumetorum

Vicia ervilia

Vicia ervilia 'Taranto'

Vicia faba is an annual plant that develops two to four upright stems, ranging from 0.4 to 1.2 meters in height, which are characterized by their square cross-section. The leaves are oblong and exhibit a blue-green hue. Throughout the growing season, fragrant tubular flowers appear in clusters along the stems; these flowers can be black and white or dark red. The plant produces pods that measure between 15 to 30 centimeters in length, typically harvested while still green, although they turn black once fully matured.

Vicia faba

Vicia faba 'Abby'

Vicia faba 'Aguadulce' is a robust variety of broad bean that grows as an upright annual. Its stems are square in cross-section and are adorned with elongated, blue-green foliage. Throughout the growing season, the plant produces fragrant, tubular flowers that feature a striking black and white coloration, arranged in clusters along the stem. After flowering, it develops pods that can reach lengths of up to 30 centimeters, typically containing around six beans each.

Vicia faba 'Aguadulce'

Vicia faba 'Albus'PBR

Vicia faba 'Alexandria'PBR

Vicia faba 'Allison'PBR

Vicia faba 'Alpine'

Vicia faba 'Amulet'PBR

Vicia faba 'Apollo'PBR

Vicia faba 'Aquadulce Claudia' is a robust annual broad bean variety characterized by its upright growth habit and square stems. The plants are adorned with long, blue-green leaves that provide ample foliage. Throughout the growing season, clusters of fragrant, tubular flowers in black and white emerge along the stems. This variety typically yields pods that can reach lengths of 25 cm, each containing an average of six white-skinned beans.

Vicia faba 'Aquadulce Claudia'

Vicia faba 'Aquadulce Loretta'

Vicia faba 'Aquadulce Princess'

Vicia faba 'Arthur'

Vicia faba 'Ashleigh'

Vicia faba 'Axel'PBR

Vicia faba 'Babylon'PBR

Vicia faba 'Banquise'PBR

Vicia faba 'Bering'

Vicia faba 'Betty'

Vicia faba 'Bianca'PBR

Vicia faba 'Bilbo'

Vicia faba 'Bingo'PBR

Vicia faba 'Bolivia'

Vicia faba 'Bonneville'PBR

Vicia faba 'Bourdon'

Vicia faba 'Bowland Beauty'

Vicia faba 'Boxer'PBR

Vicia faba 'Bumble'PBR

'Bunyard's Exhibition' is a dependable variety of broad bean that can be sown in the autumn for a spring and summer harvest, or planted in spring for a summer yield. It typically grows to about 80cm tall and prefers full sun, requiring ample water during pod development to ensure a productive crop.

Vicia faba 'Bunyard's Exhibition'

Vicia faba 'Buzz'PBR

Vicia faba 'Cambridge Scarlet'

Vicia faba 'Canner Express'

Vicia faba 'Capri'PBR

Vicia faba 'Caspar'

Vicia faba 'Claro de Luna'PBR

Vicia faba 'Clipper'PBR

Vicia faba 'Compass'

Vicia faba 'Corvette'

Vicia faba 'Crimson Flowered' is a heritage cultivar known for its decorative qualities, making it suitable for both gardens and floral arrangements, although harvesting beans will not be possible if flowers are cut. The plant typically grows to approximately 1 meter in height, featuring lush green foliage. Its clusters of deep pink-red flowers emit a pleasant fragrance. The upright bean pods, which are short in length, usually contain three to four beans and are ready for harvest during the summer months.

Vicia faba 'Crimson Flowered'

Vicia faba 'Crisbo'

Vicia faba 'Daisy'

Vicia faba 'De Monica' is a robust variety that can be planted in the autumn for a harvest in spring and summer, or sown in spring for summer harvesting. This cultivar typically grows to about 1.2 meters tall and requires full sun exposure. Adequate watering is essential during pod development to ensure optimal yields.

Vicia faba 'De Monica'

Vicia faba 'Diva'

Vicia faba 'Divine'

Vicia faba 'Dreadnought' is a robust, upright half-hardy annual cultivated primarily for its nutritious seeds. This heirloom broad bean variety features glaucous green foliage and produces clusters of black and white flowers. The resulting pods can reach lengths of up to 20 cm, each containing seven or eight smooth, green-skinned white beans.

Vicia faba 'Dreadnought'

Vicia faba 'Eternal'

'Vicia faba 'Express' is a dependable variety that can be planted in the autumn for an early summer harvest, or in the spring for a summer yield. This cultivar grows to about 90cm tall and requires full sunlight and adequate moisture during pod development to ensure a productive crop.

Vicia faba 'Express'

Vicia faba 'Fabelle'PBR

Vicia faba 'Fabiola'PBR

Vicia faba 'Fanfare'PBR

Vicia faba 'Finale'PBR

Vicia faba 'Fuego'PBR

Vicia faba 'Fury'PBR

Vicia faba 'Futura'PBR

Vicia faba 'Genius'PBR

Vicia faba 'Ghengis'PBR

'Giant Exhibition Longpod' is a robust variety of broad bean that is planted in spring and harvested during the summer months. This cultivar typically grows to a height of about 1.2 to 1.5 meters. It thrives in full sunlight and requires ample watering during pod development to ensure a fruitful harvest.

Vicia faba 'Giant Exhibition Longpod'

Vicia faba 'Gladice'

Vicia faba 'Gold'

Vicia faba 'Goldrush'

Vicia faba 'Graffity'

Vicia faba 'Green Windsor'

Vicia faba 'Greeny'

Vicia faba 'Griffin'

Vicia faba 'Hobbit'

Vicia faba 'Honey'PBR

Vicia faba 'Husky'PBR

'Imperial Green Longpod' is a robust variety of broad bean, characterized by its erect growth habit and square stems. The foliage consists of elongated, blue-green leaves arranged along the stems. Throughout the growing season, it produces clusters of fragrant, tubular flowers featuring black and white markings. After flowering, this variety yields pods that can reach lengths of 30 cm, each containing as many as nine green-skinned beans.