Tag: Broad Beans

Regular picking encourages further pods to form. Check plants regularly, as pods can ripen fast. Pods lower down the plant will mature first. How do you increase the yield of broad beans? If fertility is poor, be sure to add plenty of compost/manure to the site before sowing or transplanting to the growing area. Depending […]

Broad bean rust is caused by the fungus Uromyces viciae-fabae. It is not as damaging as another common broad bean disease, chocolate spot, but severe attacks can cause defoliation. Expect to see significant levels of this rust from mid-summer. How do you treat broad beans with rust? To control the rust on your broad beans […]

Chocolate spot is one of the most common fungal diseases of broad beans. The fungus causes dark, chocolate-coloured spots on all parts of the plant. Can I eat broad beans with brown spots? Beans impacted by the fungus will be slightly discoloured. They’re perfectly safe to eat, but no good for seed as the disease […]

Use Vaseline to keep ants of broad beans As we mentioned above, ants actively farm blackfly, moving them from plant to plant and protecting them from other predators. To keep the ants away from blackfly on broad beans, rub Vaseline on the base of the broad bean stem so the ants can’t climb the plant. […]

A bad infestation of blackfly will seriously weaken plants, resulting in stunted growth of broad beans and the flower buds of ornamental plants, such as dahlias, poppies and nasturtiums. How do I keep black fly off my beans? Pinching out broad beans is by far the most effective way to prevent blackfly. Blackfly loves the […]

Broad beans are normally sown in the spring, from February to April. However some varieties are particularly hardy and can be sown in autumn from October to November (provided that the soil is still reasonably warm). Can beans be planted in August? Beans (Zones 3-8): Early August is the last practical sowing date for both […]

Fava beans have “extrafloral nectaries”, or leaf-like structures at the base of the leaves that produce extra nectar, and many non-harmful insects feed on this nectar, including ants. Why are there ants on my broad beans? While they are busy doing their work, the black aphids secrete a sugary honeydew which attracts ants, often to […]

Height also seems to deter the little menaces and rocket grown in wall-hanging pot has never had so much as a nibble! This works with the broad beans: Get an empty food tin, cut the bottom off as well as the top, wrap copper tape around one end, and place it around the new seedlings, […]

Broad beans are rich in soluble fibre, meaning they can help improve blood sugar and levels of cholesterol. Fava bean can be also purchased in dried form or in a can. The kidney bean is a variety of the common beancommon beanFasole cu cârnați (“beans with sausages”, Romanian pronunciation: [faˈsole ku kɨrˈnat͡sʲ]) is a popular […]

Next to potatoes, broad beans are one of the easiest staples to grow. Dried broad beans, or fava beans, are simply beans left in the pod until they rattle. When you’ve had your fill of fresh, leave the rest on the plant to dry. If it’s wet, haul the pods indoors, to shell and dry […]

The harsh reality is that if you sow a patch of broad beans in your vegetable patch, they are very unlikely to be fixing nitrogen in the soil. But why? Only specific types of bacteria around plant roots have the ability to convert nitrogen to a form that is ‘bio-available’ to plants (ie. a form […]

“Broad beans are central to our mixed farming operation, providing soil fertility benefits and fodder for finishing our lambs and yearling cattle.” The start to this season has been very favourable for dryland cropping of wheat, canola and broad beans. Why are UK farmers growing broad beans? Farmers in the UK and EU should grow […]

If you are making stews or soups that call for broad beans, using canned cannellini beans is your best bet. Cannellini beans are much different in looks compared to fava beans as they are a white appearance. They have a soft and creamy texture and slightly nutty flavor, yet mild overall. What is another name […]

The most distinct difference between the two is the characteristic of their stems. Peas have hollowed stems while beans possess more solid ones. For either legume, the taller ones need trellises to properly grow and serve as support. Do broad beans have another name? About. Broad bean, fava bean, faba bean, field bean, bell bean, […]

You can find a couple of different versions of broad (fava) beans: dried fava and fresh fava. The dry taste is less, and the texture is granular. What’s more, you can also use broad beans in many edamame recipes, such as soups, stews, and salads. Are broad beans and edamame the same? Are Fava Beans […]

Choosing broad beans Young beans can be cooked in their pod and eaten pod and all, or you can pod them, and serve them uncooked in salads or antipasti. As the beans get older later in the season, the beans must be “shelled” out of the pod, plus have the skin removed on each bean. […]

The pods are green but when you open them the beans inside are bright purple. Like many purple beans the colour comes out when you cook them, but then variety is the spice of life. Are purple broad beans OK to eat? They work well in stews, pilafs and other robust dishes, adding complexity and […]

You can add your broad beans to a salad or eat them cold as they are. Alternatively you can gently reheat them in a pan or by stirring into a risotto or pasta dish. Can you eat broad beans without cooking? Broad beans can be eaten raw, pods and all, but only if they are […]

Also known as “broad beans”, these hardy annual plants are multi-use, beneficial, and easy-to-grow – totally worthy of a spot in your garden. Commonly grown as a cover crop, fava beans are nitrogen-fixers – meaning they improve soil quality by adding nitrogen to it, rather than taking away from it. Does growing beans improve soil? […]

Optimal soil temperature for germination: 10-21°C (50-70°F). Use a broad bean or combination inoculant to provide a source of nitrogen. Do broad beans need heat to germinate? Place the pots in a cool position (in or out of light). The ideal soil temperature for germinating broad bean seeds is about 12°C / 54°F but anywhere […]