Bean Varieties

Yes - I eat runners dried too. Beans and tomatoes are my favourite things to eat.

I didn’t know you could use them dried ! The amount I’ve chucked in the compost because the beans have got to big on the plant ( mostly the ones I can’t reach).  Couldn’t keep for seeds, as I usually grow more than one variety and they could be cross breed.

The odd ones that have gone a bit big on the plant - mid season, I shell and freeze the pods fresh. Keep a bag in there ready and just top up. I defrost when I've saved enough for a meal or tow, stick a load of tomatoes, onion and garlic in and some spices. Let sit in the oven for a few hours, add fresh herbs when it's done and eat as a side dish or on spuds.

#boil the beans for a bit first.