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Sally · #1 (**permalink**) 26-05-2008, 01:32 PM

I have been told that broad bean pods can be picked while young and eaten as one would mange tout. Is this correct?

Flummery · #2 (**permalink**) 26-05-2008, 01:42 PM

Allegedly. I don't like them myself - a bit furry - like eating young mice - I imagine!
Some people swear by them. You'd have to try them yourself. Best I can say is, they're not toxic!

Sally · #3 (**permalink**) 26-05-2008, 01:44 PM

thank you I picked some this morning and will now try them!

Flummery · #4 (**permalink**) 26-05-2008, 04:37 PM

I think several people here like them like this. I always think that if I wait a few weeks I can have REAL broad beans!

rustylady · #5 (**permalink**) 26-05-2008, 07:53 PM

Allegedly, yes, but what a waste. Wait a little while and you can have beans! (Which I thought was the whole point of growing broad beans!

deezyb · #6 (**permalink**) 26-05-2008, 08:41 PM

I grew broadies last year and ate some whilst they were still young, a bit more bulked out than mange tout and they were fine, but in the end preferred to get the beans proper so left them to grow!

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