A Somerset family has grown the same broad bean since 1875; 150 years later, the heirloom has entered a national seed collection | World News
Broad beans in the pod. Image Credit: Wikipedia A broad bean grown by the same Somerset family since 1875 has become part of a national collection of heritage vegetables. Known as Grandfather Bean, the variety has been maintained by the Burge family for around 150 years, with seed passed down through generations. In 2025, it…
