My friend grew some pole beans this summer. Their appearance is very long and flat, similar to an Italian green beans. She did not like them, but I am harvesting the seeds for planting next year.

The seeds are white, much like Great Northern dried beans in shape, color and size.

I am wondering if they would be good to soak and cook, just like any other dried bean. Or do they have to dry for some certain period of time?

 bw

You can eat beans at any stage of development, from nothing but pods to dried for a couple of years. Fresh dried beans won't take as long to cook as old beans.

Thanks, Pat.

It's fun to keep learning new things!

bw

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Thanks, Pat.

It's fun to keep learning new things!

You're welcome. And yes, it is.

These are good shelled out and canned with the green beans. Adds some protein and texture to the meal.