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Title: Borlotti beans
Post by: plot51A on September 09, 2006, 23:22:48

Lots of my borlotti beans are sprouting roots inside their pods. Anyone else got this problem - and any idea why?

Title: Re: Borlotti beans
Post by: supersprout on September 10, 2006, 00:03:01

Eek!
Are they still on the plant periwinkle?

Title: Re: Borlotti beans
Post by: plot51A on September 10, 2006, 08:44:43

Not now SS !! ;D They are from dwarf plants, I wonder if the damp and warmth has done it. Some pods had got to the papery stage, some just full. Shelled some to cook and discovered it. Have taken them all up now.

Title: Re: Borlotti beans
Post by: saddad on September 10, 2006, 09:08:21

Yep, warm and damp, sometimes happens to some I have saved for seed... better check over our plants again!
:o

Title: Re: Borlotti beans
Post by: plot51A on September 10, 2006, 09:24:37

Think I shall go for the climbing variety next year - better air circulation?

Title: Re: Borlotti beans
Post by: Tora on September 10, 2006, 10:11:24

Sprouted beans can be eaten raw or lightly boiled. Highly nutritious!

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