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.

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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 ...

Beans like black beans, garbanzo beans, and kidney beans are the most widely consumed legumes worldwide. They are rich in ...

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: ...

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.