A complete guide to Growing Beans, Green Beans and Peas
Cultivated on all continents, the green beans we eat today originate from Mexico, Peru and Colombia. After being introduced in Europe, their development grew considerably from the 16th century onwards and they began to occupy a prominent place in our kitchens. Peas, originally from Central Asia, with their chickpea-like appearance, were an immediate success in France.
In this book, the authors provide you with all the information you need to grow beans and peas in your garden or balcony: choosing the right time to plant them, caring for them, harvesting them, knowing how to distinguish the different varieties... With this complete guide, illustrated with numerous diagrams and photographs, you will discover the simple, yet universal and easy pleasure of growing beans and peas.