Legume
Stereo
B tier
Stereo is a smaller-seeded broad bean cultivar aimed at tender eating and compact use—less bulky than Windsor giants, pleasant for whole small seeds. Good for cooks who dislike huge starchy favas. Cook young; skins may be tender enough to leave. A finer garden fava option. Still Vicia faba through and through.
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Characteristics
Preparations
Quick CookWhole Small Seed
Traits
GardenGreenMilder BulkSmallerSmaller SeedTender
History
Stereo-type small broad beans appealed to gardeners seeking tender seeds.
Specialty seed lists kept Stereo and similar compact favas available.