Big Green Beans

[WiggyMagPye]

My green beans have gone CRAZY in the last 3 days. I have some that have gotten really big over the last 3 days while I was out of town. Does anyone have a suggestion as to how to use them? I know they won't be the best for eating as is or for freezing. Thanks!

Wiggy

[marvella]

you can shell them out and add them to the beans. i prefer them that way.

[nehimama]

Let them dry out and use as next season's seeds, or dehydrate them to feed to the chickens or pigs (rehydrated) this coming winter.

NeHi

[Rocky Fields]

Hey.

Let the beans' skin turn brown and dry. Remove the seeds and use them for next year's planting.

RF

[homesteadforty]

Make leather britches for winter.

When you're ready, throw them in a slow cooker with a smoked ham hock and a couple of dried hot peppers. Cook on low all day... serve with cornbread. Mmmmmm, Mmmmmmm!

[Watcher48]

Are there hybrid green beans and will they reproduce???

[Paquebot]

Originally Posted by Watcher48

Are there hybrid green beans and will they reproduce???

There are no hybrid green beans!

Martin

[SpringCrkAromas]

Had the same problem last year when I returned from a week vacation.
Someone (sorry, I have sometimers) on here suggested saute in butter until soft and they were yummy.
Jill

eta- Had to go back and look, it was drivin me nuts. It was Suelandress that told me and it was boil untill tender then saute in butter and garlic.

[maidservant]

I'd say shell them and stick them in with the other beans. I can sit and eat a whole pint of shelled green beans.