General information and discussion about cultivating beans, peas, peanuts, clover and vetch.
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February 12, 2008 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: 5a - NE Iowa
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Dry(Refried/Chilli) pole bean recommendations
I would like some recommendations for dry pole bean varieties.
I plan on using the beans in chili soup and as refried beans. Maybe I need two varieties? What are some good types you have had luck with for these uses? How about "True Red Cranberry Pole"? Could I use "Rattlesnake" for a dry/refried bean? thanks, Dean |
February 14, 2008 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: MO z6a near St. Louis
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My impression is that most dry beans are harvested from bush type beans, but I could be all wrong. For a refried bean type, you'll want something close to a pinto bean, I would think, or at least something touted as a shelly bean.
I did in fact save some dried beans from a pole bean this year, namely from a greasy bean type (Brown speckled greasy beans). They are on the small side, but work well in soups. I just used some with some dried navy beans (purchased) for a beans and ham dish.
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