Topic: growing beans for storing

[Rhubarb Thrasher]

if they're fresh you don't need to soak them

[thifasmom]

Im going to put a bean that i want to dry in the 3 sisters bed as i found it hard to pick beans in that patch and that way i can take them out at the end of the season.

Ok im going to ask a stupid question now  ::)
If i pick beans fresh and use them in casseroles ect do i still have to soak them and drain as with dried beans to get rid of the toxins ???? (this has bean making my brain hurt and i only have the one poor cell !!)

in a nut shell the answer is .....nope :)

[Bean_Queen]

If i pick beans fresh and use them in casseroles ect do i still have to soak them and drain as with dried beans to get rid of the toxins ?

You don't need to soak them, but you do need to boil them for about 20 mins, and discard the water & rinse the beans before you eat them. there's more info here: http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grapevine/vegging-out/question-re-beans_5841.html
and here:
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grapevine/vegging-out/confused-beans_11615.html