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Protina looks to be an impressive variety on the recommended list this year with the highest yield and a high protein content ...

The weather has been good in the last few days. Some have taken the decision to plant beans and others have been ploughing.

Beans and legumes are a great source of protein for all vegans. Here are some varieties of beans and ways to cook them.

Nothing beats fresh green beans. While you can jump through hoops to make your canned variety taste better, why bother? Fresh ...

shell beans or dry beans. Some varieties are suited for all three uses. Pods of all types may be green, yellow ("wax"), purple or striped. Purple coloring disappears during cooking. Cooked purple ...

Soya bean is a short-day plant, meaning the longer days and shorter nights of northern European summers delay flowering and maturity. As most varieties are bred for alternative markets much ...

Effectively rinsing beans is simple: Hold a fine-mesh sieve over the sink (or bowl, if you’re saving the liquid). Pour the ...

Dry edible beans, or field beans, come in a wide variety of market classes, including kidney bean, navy bean, pinto bean and black bean. These beans, although differing in seed size and coloring, are ...

Arabica coffee boasts superior taste quality compared to other types of beans. Robusta coffee offers strong and bold flavors ...

Select fresh beans with bright green pods that are firm and plump. Dried beans need soaking for several hours before cooking, preferably overnight. Allow about 55g/2oz dried weight of pulses per ...