Snap beans, also called “green beans” or “string beans” (although most modern varieties do not have strings) are harvested when the pods contain immature seeds, and the pods are still succulent. Types ...

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 ...

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Home grown green beans are always superior to canned ones. Fall gardening is essentially the opposite of spring gardening since the temperatures gradually go down instead of up. This means it’s hot ...

Growing fava beans (Vicia faba), also known as broad beans, is a remarkably rewarding experience in the vegetable garden. This cool-season legume is a culinary knockout not only for its delicious, ...

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BEANS ARE AN incredibly productive and versatile crop. Not only are they filling and packed with vitamins, but they’re also a great source of protein, which is unusual for home garden crops. In fact, ...

Among the easiest garden vegetables to grow, green beans—also known as string or snap beans—usually mature 50 to 70 days after you sow the seeds outdoors. Therefore, you can grow green bean plants ...