It is a legume which has been cultivated for thousands of years and can be a simple crop to grow in home vegetable gardens. The plants come in two different types, namely bush bean and vining bean ...
The beans can be picked fresh or dried for many culinary uses and are high in protein and fiber, as well as rich in nutrients. You can be spoilt for choice if you want to grow beans in a backyard ...
See also: 9 farmer trials that aim to promote UK pulse production A year ago, Chris started growing 60ha of beans following a trip to France to look at different farms and production systems.