Black Beans, anyone?

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jthorley23 Port Orchard, WA Aug 29, 2007

I'm growing black beans and the bush is loaded with pods. How do I tell when they are ready to be picked? Should the beans be black all the way through or do they dry black? I obviously know very little about this subject so any info anyone can provide would be most appreciated. Thanks!

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tigpie Kernville, CA Aug 30, 2007

I don't know, but I'm sure someone at the vegetable forum knows.

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sugarweed Taylor Creek, FL(Zone 10a) Aug 30, 2007

Are you planning on saving them dried? If so, let the pods dry on the bush. Pick, shell, and store.
Sidney

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plexippus Chicago Suburbs, IL(Zone 5b) Aug 30, 2007

When the pods are dry they are paper thin, tan, and very easy to open. The beans will be black when picked.

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swihart West Lafayette, IN Sep 05, 2007

Hi I'm brand new to the forum, came here due to searching for black bean info.

I'm in Indiana (Tippecanoe Co area) and I'm wondering if growing black beans here is easy and if so if someone has recommendations for good insect resistant varieties that can be done without anything but water, good dirt, maybe a little singing to, and sunshine?

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