Borlotti Beans

andyww2013 · « **on:** September 16, 2021, 10:20 »

Hello,

I grew some borlotti beans this year for the first time. After reading several guides it said to leave the pods on the plants until they die. I've done this, but the resulting pods look pretty bad.

Are these ok to eat? I've attached a couple of pictures. If they are ok, any idea how I actually cook them, do they need to soaked etc...

Many Thanks.

steven c · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2021, 11:27 »

hi andy our first time with borlotti we have cooked with them after soaking for about 8 hours
they were excellent and we will save some seed for next year we grew 15 plants this year want about 50
next year good luck

mumofstig · « **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2021, 13:29 »

Shell them out of their pods now for storage, assuming you aren't going to eat them all at once.

Hampshire Hog · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2021, 23:02 »

They look good to me. As mum says shell them before storage.
FYI You can also eat them earlier in their life cycle when the pods are green eating the beans pod as well. HH

Plot 1 Problems · « **Reply #4 on:** September 16, 2021, 23:30 »

Quote from: Hampshire Hog on September 16, 2021, 23:02

They look good to me. As mum says shell them before storage.
FYI You can also eat them earlier in their life cycle when the pods are green eating the beans pod as well. HH

I tend to pick mine when the beans are pretty big but the pod is still just green. Those beans get frozen and can be cooked up pretty quickly compared to the dry ones.

Blewit · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2021, 08:27 »

They look good. The dried beans can take a fair bit of cooking after soaking so use a lot of energy. You can keep costs down by using a slow cooker or bring them to the boil on the hob, turn them out and place a lid on the pan. Repeat when they've cooled (usually takes a couple of times reheating depending how well your pan holds heat). Borlotti's make lovely hummus.

Mr Dog · « **Reply #6 on:** September 18, 2021, 09:59 »

Quote from: Plot 1 Problems on September 16, 2021, 23:30

I tend to pick mine when the beans are pretty big but the pod is still just green. Those beans get frozen and can be cooked up pretty quickly compared to the dry ones.

We do similar with Runners once we've eaten our fill and stocked up the freezer for winter use.

Learnerlady · « **Reply #7 on:** September 18, 2021, 22:46 »

Quote from: Plot 1 Problems on September 16, 2021, 23:30

Quote from: Hampshire Hog on September 16, 2021, 23:02
They look good to me. As mum says shell them before storage.
FYI You can also eat them earlier in their life cycle when the pods are green eating the beans pod as well. HH

I tend to pick mine when the beans are pretty big but the pod is still just green. Those beans get frozen and can be cooked up pretty quickly compared to the dry ones.

Hi P1P, are they frozen with or without pods. Tried dried ones a few years ago and put off by need for soaking etc so this looks a better option for the ones we're growing this year. Mind you, not bragging but the freezers are quite full!

Plot 1 Problems · « **Reply #8 on:** September 18, 2021, 22:48 »

Quote from: Learnerlady on September 18, 2021, 22:46

Quote from: Plot 1 Problems on September 16, 2021, 23:30
Quote from: Hampshire Hog on September 16, 2021, 23:02
They look good to me. As mum says shell them before storage.
FYI You can also eat them earlier in their life cycle when the pods are green eating the beans pod as well. HH

I tend to pick mine when the beans are pretty big but the pod is still just green. Those beans get frozen and can be cooked up pretty quickly compared to the dry ones.

Hi P1P, are they frozen with or without pods. Tried dried ones a few years ago and put off by need for soaking etc so this looks a better option for the ones we're growing this year. Mind you, not bragging but the freezers are quite full!

Without the pods! They're normally stringy by the point the beans are formed so I just compost them and freeze the beans.

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