Broad bean plants usually rake around 15 weeks from ... so it’s worth adding a support structure such as canes or stakes and string while the plants are still young,' adds Angharad James ...

Broad beans are an ancient favourite with evidence ... are up and use anything from pea sticks to bamboo with string to support the plant. Dwarf varieties will need less space and less staking ...

Broad beans are at their best from the end of May through to mid-July, when the pods are pale green and soft and the beans are still small. Only brief steaming or cooking is required when broad ...

I have used broad beans here as they are in season now. Try to get the smaller pods if possible, as they will be more tender and you won't have to double skin them. This dish somehow manages to be ...