Not only do they boast a buttery texture and nutty flavour, but when you know how to grow broad beans correctly and at the right time, they're a cinch to tend to once they gain momentum.
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 ...
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.
It is a legume which has been cultivated for thousands of years and can be a simple crop to grow in home vegetable gardens.