Asked on Nov 06, 2016
Hyacinth bean vine
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I decided to grow the absolutely beautiful hyacinth bean vine this sping.
It's been such a wet summer and such a tepid (and wet) Autumn so far that the bean pods are not dying off and drying out like I had expected.
I seriously have THOUSANDS of pods to harvest. While I have been able to pick a handful of pods here and there that have dried out on the vine, it's now November... can I pick the pods while still full of moisture and lay them out to dry? As long as I flip them etc to keep them from molding of course.
I'd really like to cut these vines down before winter hits, it gets too cold, & I get too lazy.
It's been such a wet summer and such a tepid (and wet) Autumn so far that the bean pods are not dying off and drying out like I had expected.
I seriously have THOUSANDS of pods to harvest. While I have been able to pick a handful of pods here and there that have dried out on the vine, it's now November... can I pick the pods while still full of moisture and lay them out to dry? As long as I flip them etc to keep them from molding of course.
I'd really like to cut these vines down before winter hits, it gets too cold, & I get too lazy.
Dried pod and seeds
13 answers
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you should be all right to harvest the pods and let them dry then remove the seeds and store then in a dry dark place. Place the seeds in an envelope and store the envelope in a covered air tight glass jar. You can also start the seeds inside around February for early planting in May
Wally seeley
on Nov 07, 2016
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If you like the purple hyacinth flowers you might also like Scarlet Runner Bean. Very similar but red flowers. Better to harvest seed if the pods have at least started to dry.
Sue Klinedinst
on Nov 07, 2016
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I've planted this plant for years. I love it! Harvest the pods & lay them out in a single layer to dry. I don't bother removing the seeds from the pod. As the pods dry they do, sadly, lose their beautiful burgundy color but I just think of next year when I break them open & plant again! I like to share them with friends & neighbors.
Marie Georges
on Nov 07, 2016
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Dry the pods first and store in a paper bag in a cool dark area.
Janet Pizaro
on Nov 07, 2016
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Have you tried eating the green pods? It is a bean, afterall
Eco4625284
on Nov 07, 2016
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http://scientificgardener.blogspot.com/2012/0...
Theresa Stewart
on Nov 07, 2016
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yes and I have with wonderful resultls
Gayla Morgan
on Nov 07, 2016
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I had thought about growing it in a large pot on the deck and letting it grow on the rails. Does it take over or could it be cut back from time to time.
DORLIS
on Nov 09, 2016
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You can grow it in a pot. You can cut it back if you want, but It is an annual so it grows just enough to be pretty then dies off in the winter. Last summer I grew beans in a pot on the porch. I had the top of an old beach umbrella (without the cloth) stuck in the middle and planted beans all around. Filled in that spot nicely.
Sue Klinedinst
on Nov 10, 2016
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they are a very hardy vine ,can be pruned
Gayla Morgan
on Nov 10, 2016
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Where can I get seeds ?
Carol
on Nov 11, 2016
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I always saved my own and traded this for that? I have brought seed at rural king before
Gayla Morgan
on Nov 12, 2016
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I think that will work as long is the beans inside the pod has fully formed.I do that with my peas,make sure they can get air all around.A old screen works great
Debbie
on Nov 13, 2016
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