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Beans, beans good for the heart.....
« on: October 12, 2007, 16:16:24 »
After reading the threads about Gigandes and Red Kidney Beans I have bought packs of Butter Beans, Red Kidney Beans and Black Turtle Beans. They are they type that you buy to cook, not seed packets but I thought I'd give them a go. If anyone would like to try some as well please pm me and I'll send you a handful of each (or just the ones you want)

Not asking for anything in return as they may not germinate.

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Re: Beans, beans good for the heart.....
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2007, 18:51:27 »
I'd like to have a go at the Black Turtle Beans.

Can't see why they wouldn't grow.
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Re: Beans, beans good for the heart.....
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2007, 19:01:26 »
Hi rutters

pm me and I'll send you some

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Re: Beans, beans good for the heart.....
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2007, 19:21:21 »
Thanks..I Will

cheers ;D
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Re: Beans, beans good for the heart.....
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2007, 19:55:10 »
I'm trying butterbeans next year. I germinated some 3 year old Tesco-ensis seeds as a test and they sprouted within about 3 days. I suppose these would be climbing ones, which I think get up to 9 feet. Difficult to cope with, what being even more cold sensitive the runners or french, and maybe having to keep them under glass for a long time. More chance of success with dwarf ones treated like squash, potted on til quite big before planting out. Getting seeds from America (I hope)

Also grew black turtle beans. Mine were dwarf. I think they also come as climbers. I planted them late, and they need a long season. Lots of beans but i'll be lucky if they ripen fully. Very neat and tidy plants tho. Try again next year

Why not try cannellini beans? They were great for us. We had some tonight in a stew
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Re: Beans, beans good for the heart.....
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2007, 16:51:46 »
Weed-digger you are a mind reader!!! only today I was trying to find out where to get red kidney beans from, so yes I would love some please. I have pmd you in anticipation ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Beans, beans good for the heart.....
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2007, 23:54:12 »
All beans sent out for tomorrow's post.
Any other takers?
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Re: Beans, beans good for the heart.....
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2007, 11:36:11 »
Would like to give the black turtle beans a go please and if poss some red kidney beans too
thanks

have pmd you
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Re: Beans, beans good for the heart.....
« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2007, 16:37:40 »
mine came this morning..thanks very much :D
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Re: Beans, beans good for the heart.....
« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2007, 16:51:07 »
Hello Weedigger, i would like some butter beans if you have any left also
instructions please, thank you  Rosebud. ;D
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Re: Beans, beans good for the heart.....
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2007, 12:54:10 »
Hi Weeddigger, got my kidney beans this morning many thanks, got loads!!! do you know when I need to start planting them???
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Re: Beans, beans good for the heart.....
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2007, 20:03:11 »
Your guess is as good as mine! on the packet... it says boil rapidly for ten minutes (!)
good luck Don!
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Re: Beans, beans good for the heart.....
« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2007, 00:31:33 »
Leesa 662000

Still waiting for your address, have pm'd you.
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Re: Beans, beans good for the heart.....
« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2007, 00:03:05 »
All beans sent out as promised.

Any more for any more?

Leesa 662000
Still waiting for your address, have pm'd you.
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