Also known as butter beans, the plants are native to Central and South America and, unsurprisingly, love the heat. Lima beans come in bush or pole varieties and can be suited to vegetable gardens ...

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 ...

Runner beans are one of the most-popular summer veg. 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 ...

Fruit. Although kiwi vines generally need a colder winter than Southern California’s in order to flower and fruit, the Fuzzy ...

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Pulses are the dried edible seeds of legumes and make a great addition to any food garden. They include beans, peas, and ...