Green beans grow best in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Before planting, enrich your soil with ...

‘Lima beans thrive in warmer temperatures so it is best to plant them 3-4 weeks after the ... plump, and bright green,’ advises Rebecca Sears. ‘You should pick them before they turn yellow ...

This week we are finally planting summertime veggies in the garden… however, if you remember from last week, it is still a bit early to be planting frost sensitive plants… so let’s not go crazy.

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.

Beans produce plentiful crops so to avoid being overwhelmed, the trick is to grow just the right amount of plants for your needs. In the Which? Gardening magazine trial, most varieties produced at ...