Legumes

Discover expert guides and crop solutions for growing peas and beans in the UK. Learn best practices for weed, pest, and disease control.

Legumes are an important part of UK agriculture. They can be split into two types: combinable legumes (such as combining peas / field beans) and vegetable legumes (such as vining peas, green beans and broad beans).

Whilst beans are seen as a lower input crop, there are still pest, weed and disease challenges. BASF offers a range of solutions to support efficient pea and bean production, including options for weed and disease control.

BEAN GROWTH GUIDE

The benefits of growing beans go beyond profitability, with advantages for soil health and grass weed management. Whether you are a new grower or a seasoned agronomist, discover how to grow field beans successfully with our comprehensive guide.

Learn the best practices for establishment, seed selection, drilling, and in-season management, including pest, disease, and weed control. Explore tips for harvesting, post-harvest handling, and storage. Download the guide below to have insights from PGRO., ADAS and our own experts at your fingertips.

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PEA GROWTH GUIDE: How to Grow Peas Successfully for Profit and Sustainability

Peas are not only a profitable crop for farmers, but they also deliver significant benefits to soil health, support crop rotation, and provide an effective solution for grass weed control.

We start by exploring the ideal conditions for pea cultivation, including soil preparation, seed selection, and drilling techniques. Next, we cover essential pea crop management practices throughout the growing season—such as weed control strategies, pest and disease management, and nutrient optimization. Finally, discover the best pea harvesting methods and expert tips for post-harvest handling and storage to maximize yield and quality.

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Signum^®

Signum^® provides excellent, long-lasting disease control and physiological benefits for an extremely wide range of vegetable, soft fruit and pulse crops.

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