Most beans originated in temperate or tropical regions, which affects planting times. However, temperature, day length and expected maturity dates…

The bean root is a bridge between the plant above the ground and the soil below. In addition to providing…

A bean teepee is a traditional way to provide a support system for pole beans. The design is simplicity itself…

The bean leaf beetle is one of a number of beetles that attack and eat legumes. Bean leaf beetles are…

Just as humans get colds (caused by viruses) beans can also catch viral diseases. One of the more common problems…

Beans are easy to sprout as a do-it-yourself project. Most people are aware of mung bean sprouts, which are used…

The Mexican bean beetle can defoliate bean plants and cause severe damage as well as diminished yields. Adults and larvae…

Although mung bean sprouts may be the sort most people recognize, you can sprout any kind of bean, as well…

Pole beans are true vining plants that grow for a single season and then die. The plants are heavy, especially…

Beans are a staple in most vegetable gardens. While most people think only of the beans themselves, bean leaves offer…