Growing fava beans is like four crops in one: flavorful fresh pods, both fresh and dry beans, and –surprise! – delicious ...

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Knowing when to harvest green beans is vital for protecting the plant’s health and guaranteeing a good yield of veggies. In fact, when picking beans at the right time, you can also ensure multiple ...

Beans are a great garden crop for home gardeners here in northeast Oklahoma, and there are a variety of beans available that should fit most anyone’s growing style. I say “growing style” because ...

You’ve got to think that a vegetable with a name like yardlong bean would be incredibly productive — and you would be right. This vegetable originated in southern Asia and is now grown extensively in ...

Lima beans (Phaseolus limensis or Phaseolus lunatus) have a reputation as one of those green vegetables kids hate to eat, but the truth is, they're pretty awesome. Lima beans are considered a ...