Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are the most widely consumed legumes worldwide. They are ...

At the end of April sow a single bean seed, 4cm (1.5in) deep, in a 7.5cm (3in) pot filled with multi-purpose ... Seedlings will be ready to plant out after about three weeks.

To grow a bean in cotton wool, you will need: Bean Seeds: Common choices include kidney beans, lima beans, or runner beans.

Pole Type: These lima beans grow on a climbing plant. The beans are typically larger and take a ... To Quick-Soak: Place the sorted, washed beans in a pot and add 2-3 cups of water per cup of beans.