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Originally Posted by ContainerTed
Lots of folks around here raise "White Half Runners". This one has excellent flavor and is great for canning. But I don't like having to remove "the strings" that are on both sides of each bean.
The one I grow most of the time is "Blue Lake 274" bush bean. If you buy a can of green beans in the store, chances are real good that it is a Blue Lake. Harvesting lasts about 3 weeks from start of picking time.
They take about 63 days and are really great producers. Most years, I can reach in and grab 6 or more at the same time when "picking" time arrives. They also can be flavored while cooking or reheating. I like salt pork or bacon. Very versatile.
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I thought I'd add an old picture of the year I grew Blue Lake and White Half Runners side by side. This shows Blue Lake on the right and White Half Runners on the Left. Note that the Blue Lakes don't need support
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Further down the hill on the left is a row of peas.
Happy eating, Y'all !!
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Ted
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Last edited by ContainerTed; February 25, 2019 at 03:16 PM.
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