At gardeningforall we stock a wide range of peas and beans from the common to the unusual, why not try one of our range of Purple French Beans, such as 'Trionfo Violetto' for a change! Using different colours on a plate will also add to the enjoyment of eating. Beans have a fairly limited use and availability in the UK, however you only have to visit continental Europe and you will find a wide array of types many of which are important ingredients in the staple diet of different regions. Borlotto beans for example are widely eaten in Italy and can be grown in this country and frozen if there is an excess, Haricot and French beans are widely used in France, again with the advent of freezers dealing with over production is easy and can provide us with a winter larder.