How to Grow Vroma
Vicia faba
Your complete guide to growing Vroma.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Vroma
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | July – August | October – August |
| Zone 2 | — | June – August | October – September |
| Zone 3 | — | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 4 | — | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 5 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 6 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 7 | — | April – June | August – September |
| Zone 8 | — | April – May | July – September |
| Zone 9 | — | March – April | June – August |
| Zone 10 | — | February – April | June – July |
| Zone 11 | — | January – March | May – June |
| Zone 12 | — | January – March | May – June |
| Zone 13 | — | January – March | May – June |
Companion Plants for Vroma
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips that commonly attack beans
Loose soil and attract beneficial insects without competing for nitrogen
Provides natural support structure for climbing beans in three sisters planting
Repels bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Trap crop for aphids and bean beetles, also repels cucumber beetles
Quick harvest frees space and may deter bean root fly
Ground cover reduces weeds and retains soil moisture for bean roots
Improves bean flavor and growth while deterring bean beetles
✗ Keep away from
Strong allelopathic effects stunt bean growth and reduce yields
Inhibits bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions
Allelopathic compounds inhibit bean germination and growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
