It is a legume which has been cultivated for thousands of years and can be a simple crop to grow in home vegetable gardens.

We're venturing into bleak midwinter territory, but you can still learn how to grow broad beans – in fact, now is the best time to tackle this hardy vegetable if you want a tasty crop come summer.

It can spread rapidly, becoming brown-black, joining up and covering leaves ... It's also a good idea to plant autumn-sown beans at wide spacings, so airflow through the plants is enough to keep the ...

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 ...

They're easy to raise from seed and a few plants will produce enough beans for a family. The Which? Gardening experts share their favourite varieties and show you how to grow them, including what to ...