harvesting broad beans

Harvesting and preserving your fruit & veg

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Malk
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When do you know when they're ready? I picked one that seemed big, but when I opened it the beans were quite small.
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Dear Malk, i normally just give them a slight sqeeze.
Although i don't mind if they are big or small, they are all delicious. :)
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OH

"i normally just give them a slight sqeeze.
Although i don't mind if they are big or small, they are all delicious"

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And there was me trying my hardest to give such a polite and helpful answer. :wink:
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thanks herby, so size doesn't make a difference?

Sorry, couldn't resist.
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Urm well i'm not sure what to say. :oops: :wink:
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