BROAD BEANS GET GROWING
Broad beans are an easy crop to grow both in the garden and in large containers. They are one of the first beans of the season and one of the hardiest, meaning they can withstand colder weather and even frost, unlike their more tender legume cousins, the French and runner bean. There are various varieties of broad bean available to suit all growing situations and when picked fresh and eaten straight from the pod they are delicious. They also freeze