Blue Fava

Seeds are tan with purple mottling and medium-sized with squared ends. 10-12 seeds per pod. Smooth, meaty texture; standard flavor. Green pods with a light purple blush, turning red at maturity. Pods 6-7" long. 2-3 pods per peduncle. Pods born mostly above leaf canopy. Moderately sprawling plants. Pale violet flowers. Long season. Medium productivity when grown in 2016 at Heritage Farm. This cowpea variety was donated to SSE by David Woods (MN WO D) who received it from Barbara Lund (OH LU B). Barbara Lund got it in 1981 from Alberto Vazquez (VA VA A). SSE Accession # 108915