Fava Beans, Fava Greens, and Cardoons: weird stuff in the garden

Just thought I'd show off some cardoons and fava bean plants to people who might not be familiar with them yet, discussing things I like about them and suggestions for how to grow and use them.

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[krnewman]

That is true, Michigan has poor soils, and is prone to droughts that last a month at a time. Also, I do not water. One of the beauties of favas is they do well even in poor soils, and though I do not water the yields are good.

[rexenne]

Thanks for the cooking ideas for Fava!

[wafflegal101]

lol at first i thought you had an irish accent

[johngroshong]

thanks for the info!

[jdizzilicious]

NICE GARDEN...........

[dannisan77]

you can remove bitterness by peeling skin off (fava beans)

[donnalong]

I would like to see more from you. Most interesting and informative. I'm going to try both cartooms and fava beans next season. Thank you so much!

[anvil5gryffid]

Thank you so much! First time growing them in Denver, CO. They look REALLY healthy at about 3 inches.

[spyknife]

the soil is very poor and needs more water !