By Margaret Roach I’m several hundred heirloom bean varieties deep in the latest seed list I’m browsing ... with its vertical orange stripes against dark green skin, a variety that an Ohio ...

Snap beans, also called "green beans" or "string beans," are ready for ... the growing season may not be long enough or warm enough to mature the seed fully. Gardeners grow these varieties for the ...

Green beans should have a bright, strong colour, with crisp pods with a satin-like sheen. They should not look wilted, discoloured or brown. They are best eaten when young and tender. To tell how ...