Broad beans are considered one of the easiest vegetables to grow and one of the best crops to try if you want to start a small vegetable garden in the new year.

Broad beans are a traditional allotment crop that, sown in November, can provide one of the first fresh pickings of summer. You can also sow in spring. The Which? Gardening magazine experts have ...

Where to Plant Scarlet Runner Bean A sunny spot with rich, well-drained soil is best for these beans. They are vigorous climbers that need something sturdy to support their upward growth.

Mark Diacono names the best broad beans for flavour, reliability, tenderness and the beauty of the plant itself.

The sign on the bushel baskets read, "Bean seeds for children to play with," the baskets half-filled with dry beans of many colors. They'd been placed on the ground in the Fedco Seeds booth at the ...

BROAD beans are easy to grow from seed and can be sown straight into the ground or under cover, depending on the season.

How to grow green beans Demonstrating the "fast and easy" technique using Aquadulce Claudia green beans, Ben gathered a clean trough and some compost ready to sow the large seeds.

MOST PEOPLE YOU meet on the street probably won’t list fava beans as a major component of their diet. However, if you were walking down the streets of ancient Egypt, Greece or Rome, everybody ...

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.

Which? Gardening experts reveal how to grow your own broad beans and the best varieties. We explain when to sow and harvest broad beans, plus tips on how to prevent common growing problems.