You know what beans are on a basic level, but let’s get nerdy for a sec: Beans are a type of legume, meaning they’re grown in pods; beans are the seeds found inside the pod plant. There are roughly ...

Bean lovers, rejoice! Once limited to soups, crockpot sides, and picnic salads, beans are now the shining star of everything from one-pan dinners to creamy dips. But while they are incredibly varied ...

Question: I am confused about differences in fava bean varieties. What is the difference between fava beans grown for a cover crop and fava beans/broadbeans grown for culinary purposes? Can I grow the ...

While coffee drinks have enormous variety, there are only four core varieties of the bean itself. These are the ones to know ...

Beans, humble yet mighty, are a cornerstone of healthy and versatile eating worldwide. Packed with fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, some types stand out even more for their unique nutritional ...

The difference between a fresh green bean and a canned one is huge. But green beans (snap beans) aren’t the only kind of bean you can grow in Alaska. Runner and fava beans also do very well and you ...

A worker tends the beans growing at Rio del Rey Heirloom Beans in northern San Diego County. (photo: Mike Reeske) Funding from the USDA Organic Research and Education Initiative and Western SARE ...

A resilient crop that’s packed with fiber and minerals, beans are a vital source of protein for millions of Africans, and a key source of income for farmers. But climate change means this staple is ...

Detail of the flower of the Agua Dulce Broad Bean. Heirloom Vegetable Gardening by William Woys Weaver is the culmination of some thirty years of first-hand knowledge of growing, tasting and cooking ...