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09-07-2018, 11:23 PM
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Re: Runner Beans

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Oh dear. I'm all confused Mups, it must be the heat.

I have just remembered that they are the Summer Medley ones.

The ones I bought from the hardware shop with no label are all bright red flowers,


There there petal, donj't upset yourself. It's not important.
Come and sit down and I'll make you a nice cold drink.
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10-07-2018, 09:12 AM
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Re: Runner Beans

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There there petal, donj't upset yourself. It's not important.
Come and sit down and I'll make you a nice cold drink.


I can't believe how fast beans grow. They have doubled in size in two days.
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10-07-2018, 09:53 AM
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Re: Runner Beans

You should have kept the cow !
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10-07-2018, 10:15 AM
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Re: Runner Beans

We are now into the beanfest, our latest picking this morning gave us enough for lunch and enough to supply three neighbours as well ......
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12-07-2018, 08:23 PM
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Re: Runner Beans

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We are now into the beanfest, our latest picking this morning gave us enough for lunch and enough to supply three neighbours as well ......
Mine are not at that stage yet, only two to three inches long at most.

I have noticed that they are furry to the touch (like touching a peach). Is that normal?
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12-07-2018, 09:12 PM
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Re: Runner Beans

Originally Posted by Longdogs ->
Mine are not at that stage yet, only two to three inches long at most.

I have noticed that they are furry to the touch (like touching a peach). Is that normal?
my beans are smooth LD ....
mmm could be broad beans not runner beans
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13-07-2018, 05:03 PM
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Re: Runner Beans

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my beans are smooth LD ....
mmm could be broad beans not runner beans
Could be, I have no idea what they are tbh although they do seem a bti smoother today.
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22-07-2018, 10:29 AM
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Today is the day!

I will be picking and cooking the first of them today.

Just wondering if anyone has tried freezing them and was it worth it? I understand the best way is to par boil them, then slice, drain and freeze in bags.
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22-07-2018, 10:38 AM
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Re: Runner Beans

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Today is the day!

I will be picking and cooking the first of them today.

Just wondering if anyone has tried freezing them and was it worth it? I understand the best way is to par boil them, then slice, drain and freeze in bags.
I've tried all methods unsuccessfully over the years so I no longer bother, we just enjoy them during the season and enjoy giving our surplus away, but no doubt some members manage to freeze them with success?
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22-07-2018, 10:42 AM
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Re: Runner Beans

Originally Posted by Barry ->
I've tried all methods unsuccessfully over the years so I no longer bother, we just enjoy them during the season and enjoy giving our surplus away, but no doubt some members manage to freeze them with success?
Thanks Barry.

That will save me wasting time trying.
 
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