31 Mar 2010
Broadbeans
These were a surprise when they started growing furiously out of the garden. When they first started growing I wasn't entirely sure what they were and it wasn't until Marcus had run down to the veggie patch and picked and peeled the beans himself and we discovered these pink beans. Under the pink layer was the green layer. He had so much fun doing it all, I love the finger nail marks in the beans.
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I love your life Iris! We have had half hearted attempt at a veggie patch, not so successful...just a few herbs at the moment, but your photos are inspiring me to put in another decent effort!
ReplyDeleteThese are scarlet runner beans and they only grow in cold climates. They will come up every year for several years and you can eat the whole bean as you would other long beans. It is best to pick them young and top and tail to remove any side string. They are delicious.
ReplyDeletePatricia