Victory Seeds^®

Rare, Open-pollinated & Heirloom Garden Seeds

 "Preserving the future,
one seed at a time." ™

Bean Preparation & Cooking Information

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[ Pole-type Dry Beans ] [ Bush-type Dry Beans ] [ Fava Beans ]
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String Beans - It is important to remember that many old varieties of beans used as "green beans" (also referred to as snap or string beans) require some consideration when preparing.

Harvest the pods in their young, tender stage before they get tough.  Prior to steaming or boiling, they need to be "snapped."  Starting with the stem end, snap it off and peel any string that is along the seam of the pod.  Repeat the process from the other end.

As the beans mature, they naturally tend to form more fiber and become woody.  Additionally, heat and water stress increase fiber production and cause the pods to become stringy.  Keep your plants well watered.

Dry Beans - Here are some average cooking times For dried beans.  Use this information as a guideline and adjust for your preferred cooking temperature and your altitude.