Growing Shoots, Peas And Beans

A Directory of Varieties and How to Cultivate Them Successfully.

Essential for every gardener's shelf, this series gives practical advice and tips on all aspects of vegetable, herb and fruit growing to ensure a healthy and tasty crop.

Here the focus is the family of shoots, peas and beans in all their varieties. There is key advice on preparing the soil for new crops, making compost, and growing vegetables, herbs and fruit in the open and under glass. The section on practical cultivation details essential information on growing and caring for plants, and how to harvest and store produce. There are suggestions for when and where to plant, and how to keep plants in tip-top condition by dealing with any pests and diseases.