BBCH-scale (faba bean)

The BBCH-scale (faba bean) identifies the phenological development stages of faba beans (Vicia faba). It is a plant species specific version of the BBCH-scale.

A downloadable version of the BBCH Scales, including illustrations, is available from the BBA  (Federal Biological Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry)

1 Stem elongation may occur earlier than stage 19; in this case continue with the principal stage 3 2 First internode extends from the scale leaf node to the first true leaf node