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

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.