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When to plant Broad Beans – A Guide to Cultivation

Broad beans have a storied past, dating back thousands of years to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. Archaeological evidence suggests that they were among the first crops cultivated by humans. Remnants are found in ancient Egyptian tombs dating back to around 6,000 BCE. From there, their cultivation spread across Europe, eventually reaching other parts of the world through trade and exploration.

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