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‘Bollito’ (Bollita)are tan to rose-colored beans reputed to be easier to digest than pinto beans. ‘Black Runner’are large (1"–2.5cm) black beans from prolific, fast-growing vines. Top of Page|Shelling and Drying Beans|Harvesting Beans ...
I love growing beans. One plant provides ample produce, and harvesting them is like a treasure hunt. Just when I think the plant is done, I head outside and find more hidden pods ripe for the taking. The plants are sturdy and low-maintenance. They’re an excellent companion for many ot...
I’ve seen in other farmers’ fields beans just growing right on top of each other, and you can be just as successful and will get maybe even a similar yield—just fewer per plant. But when you’re harvesting as we do by pulling the entire plant up, the fewer plants makes less back...
But far fewer gardeners grow dry beans like black, kidney, or pinto beans. The idea of growing black beans intimidates many of us. How do you dry or store them? The truth is, they’re hardy and low-maintenance plants with an uncomplicated harvesting process. ...