Faba Bean Researchers in Field (IMAGE) American Society of Agronomy Caption These are scientists working in a faba bean field at the former University of Alberta Ellerslie Farm, near Edmonton, Alberta, 2004. Faba beans can grow to a height of 3 feet under good conditions. Credit N. Lupawayi Usage Restrictions Please use with story only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.