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Originally Posted by RayR
Naysen, get some combination bean/pea innoculant for those Tainers if you are going to experiment with Fava. Fava does best in a slightly acidic PH, 6.5-7.0 would be OK. From what I've read, Fava roots exude a load of low PH organic acids around the rhizosphere, so its important the the PH of the soil not be too acidic to begin with.
I've never grown Fava myself in containers, only in the ground, it sounds like an interesting experiment.
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Ray, I somehow missed your post. I believe the soil is already high 5's to low 6's in the pH range. If I understood your post, you're warning that Fava roots will actually release acids that will slowly acidify my soil further, in which case I'd best increase the pH before planting. That sound about right? If so, I'll mix in lime before planting. Can Fava beans handle warm spring/summer weather, or is this a fall spring only type crop?
Thanks,
Naysen