Beans are an incredibly productive and versatile home garden crop: filling, protein-rich and vitamin-filled. In fact, some ...

Sow seeds for runner, climbing French and dwarf beans from April onwards and you'll be picking lots of tasty pods through the summer months. Follow our guide to growing these beans, which can all ...

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Broad beans are an ancient favourite with evidence of cultivation from as early as 6,000 BC. Easy to grow, high in protein and rich in vitamin C they're still a must for today's vegetable plot.

To help improve germination rates, Ashleigh Smith advises soaking the beans in water for 8-10 hours ahead of planting - or ...