Broad beans finished.

**Marb67** · 07-07-2015, 09:57 PM

You should have left them to get a second crop.

**Dorothy rouse** · 08-07-2015, 06:45 AM

Don't think it makes a great deal of difference whether blanched or not, but I think the 'outer skin' seems to be tougher after freezing, so would always remove it, even though it's a bit of a pain to do so, so much nicer. I didn't have have sufficient to freeze any this year, ate them all very small and tiny, and pulled them all up a couple of weeks ago, ground needed for winter stuff.

**kris1960** · 08-07-2015, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by Marb67 View Post

You should have left them to get a second crop.

How does that work and do you cut back? I probably have another week in my broad beans and would certainly like to extend the crop!

**kathyd** · 08-07-2015, 07:18 AM

I've noticed they seem to grow again from the base, sending up new shoots. I think I'd cut them back yes, unless anyone tells you different?

**PyreneesPlot** · 08-07-2015, 07:36 AM

Yes, I cut back for a second crop too, although not this year as I had bad chocolate spot.
As for freezing, I blanch and shell first - it is a pain with a big crop but does make for a quick reheat in a small pan with plenty of butter. MrPP has been trained to shell.

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