Red podded peas (as seen on Monty Don - I think!)

[Seahorse]

Only $11? You amateur! I got sucked into tomatoes and flowers as well

[seasprout]

Listen Honeybun, if this order works out ok its serious spending. Ive ordered beans, i have lots of beans already, some from the seed swap at Ryton, other HSL given to me, Millions of beans, where am i going to plant them then all...? Hmm.. Hmm..


Stop showing us brilliant websites.. Stopit i say.

[seasprout]

I'm guessing you've found this American seed supplier before Seahorse (and unfortunately they DON'T have red-podded peas), but I've just come across them. They do have lovely red beans! If you haven't seen them before, then PLEASE, lock up your purse before viewing...!
Amishland Heirloom Beans Peas and Limas Seeds

My order has arrived.
Now i need some decent weather before sowing.

[veg4681]

I might be completely wrong here, as it was only a farily brief glimpse but I *think* one of the gardens on Monty's 'Around the World...' prog lastnight had some red podded peas. Certainly something a crescent sort of shape with seeds inside it.

I've Googled with no success, though I've found a couple of beans that it might be

Anyone ever heard of a red podded pea? Anyone notice the same thing on the prog and have a better idea what it was? If I get the time later I'll try and watch it again for a better look but any help would be appreciated!

Sorry missed this thread earlier. Sounds like it's Hyacinth beans (aka Lablab or Labiab that Kings and Nicky seeds sell) and yes it is somewhat crescent shape but I've only ever eaten the green version, common in Asia. Only recently realised that there is a red version but some site says it's not edible . They're not the tastiest of beans but go reasonably well with Indian cooking or perhaps even North African cuisine as it needs strong flavouring.

Here's a picture
PlantFiles: Pictures of Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus)

[Seahorse]

Got mine today too I'm such a sieve brain that I'd forgotten about it, so it was a lovely suprise!

[seasprout]

Bugger.

Seahorse i see your in Lincs, not far from me have they forcast the snow for you as they have for us here in Leices..? 2.5 - 5 cm due Fri night..?

[Seahorse]

Oooh, dunno seasprout! The Beeb say sunshine and showers here until monday. I'll be on standby for ferrying the entire contents of the g/h into the kitchen though

[SarzWix]

Hee hee, my order from Amishland arrived today too
Red Cranberry Pole Beans, Wild Toms (plus 2 other toms ) and some carrot seeds... Really nice lady, I'll definately be looking there next year

[wayne]

W Robinson and Son, specialist seed supplier, mail order vegetable seeds, mammoth vegetables you will find red podded peas here and loads more good stuff, there in the uk and are a family run business.

[areia]

I'm guessing you've found this American seed supplier before Seahorse (and unfortunately they DON'T have red-podded peas), but I've just come across them. They do have lovely red beans! If you haven't seen them before, then PLEASE, lock up your purse before viewing...!
Amishland Heirloom Beans Peas and Limas Seeds

woooow did you see the purple ones my god they are bright