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Title: For red broad bean people and Tim
Post by: Mrs Ava on June 27, 2006, 18:45:49

Some of you asked about the red broad beans I have grown this year. The are called Red Epicure and are from Unwins.

The packets says that the chestnut crimson beans retain their striking colour if lightly steamed rather than boiled and have a taste to be unequalled. Can be sown in the autumn or spring - I sowed in the spring in newspaper pots. I have half a packet of seeds left which will do me fine for next season, but I fancy trying the red flowered varieties also. ;D

Title: Re: For red broad bean people and Tim
Post by: tim on June 27, 2006, 19:02:35

Thanks for including me in, Emma!!

Title: Re: For red broad bean people and Tim
Post by: blisters on June 27, 2006, 20:28:01

How does the taste compare to the normal beans?

Title: Re: For red broad bean people and Tim
Post by: Mrs Ava on June 27, 2006, 22:13:12

I will have to let you know blisters. As we weren't around for the weekend, I froze them quickly to keep them as sweet and plump as possible. I am back on the plot tomorrow and fingers crossed, will be able to harvest another load, and as I have a nice plump chook in the fridge, I will certainly have some for supper tomorrow night...then I will report back! ;D

Title: Re: For red broad bean people and Tim
Post by: Multiveg on June 27, 2006, 22:50:45

Ooo, might add them to a seed wishlist!

Title: Re: For red broad bean people and Tim
Post by: supersprout on June 28, 2006, 06:52:22

Snap multiveg :P I seem to remember DP grows a variety called Heritage Red :)

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