There are thousands of varieties of beans in the world. Green, yellow, purple, spotted, or, striped beans with round, flat, ...

Green beans grow best in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Before planting, enrich your soil with organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure. This improves soil ...

A well-draining soil mix is essential for the healthy growth of scarlet runner beans. By mixing two parts garden soil, one ...

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 ...

Runner beans are one of the most-popular summer veg. They're easy to raise from seed and a few plants will produce enough ...

The two main bean growing regions in Idaho are the Treasure and Magic Valleys. That's why they hold two bean schools, one in Twin Falls and one in Caldwell. Beans are planted in rotation with other ...

There are two basic types of lima beans, described by the plants they grow on. Bush Type: These lima beans grow on lower-growing bushes. The beans are typically smaller and mature faster. Pole Type: ...

Vine crops don’t need a support to grow and produce, but they tend to take over the garden if left to sprawl on the ground. Training these vines to grow vertically allows you to plant more ...

Sowing broad beans under cover can give more reliable germination especially if you have trouble with frozen soil or pests like mice. Sow one per 7cm (3in) pot filled with multi-purpose compost.