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We always save some of our Green Windsor broad beans as we cannot buy them now. However, this year we looked at the beans in the paper bag and some of them have holes in them! Also on inspection we ...

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 often grown from seeds in autumn to secure an early harvest at the start of summer, though this versatile vegetable will do just as well in the garden when sown in winter. Raising a ...

The composition of the seed of the Broad Bean (Vicia faba) has been investigated and the results of alternative analytical methods compared. The seeds used in the present work were higher in nitrogen ...

During June, July and August when most of the garden is in hibernation mode, broad beans suddenly become a top seller on the seed stand or as punnets of six in the garden centre. Broadbeans are a ...

The broad bean is among the oldest crops in the world and so it is not surprising that it goes by many names, including vicia faba, fava bean, faba bean, field bean, bell bean and tic bean. Although ...

Soak the dried broad beans in cold water overnight, then drain. The next day, put the soaked beans and the wild fennel (or the soaked fennel seeds) into a pan, add enough water to cover, and bring to ...

These little fritters are like a light and fresh spring falafel. They are soft and spiced, served with a slightly hot sesame dipping sauce. makes Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Place the garlic, chilli ...

The crimson-flowering broad bean, growing in a garden in Australia. Supplied / Not-For-Syndication If you missed planting your broad beans in autumn, never fear. You can still pop a few seeds in the ...