Drying beans or not...

[SarzWix]

That's great Haze, thank you
As for the Borlottis... I just don't think I've got the climate for them - this is the second time I've tried them, and I started them a few weeks earlier this time. If I'm lucky enough to have a polytunnel next year (fingers crossed), I might try them in there.

[HeyWayne]

Looking at the ol' blob, HW, the peas certainly look 'dried' and ok - you can always try to germinate a few on damp kitchen paper on a light windowsill to check the viability? If they are ok (which I think they will be), you can put half a dozen in an envelope addressed to me, and the rest in a dark place for next year... Do you a swapsie with a few of my Robinson heritage peas - name for a name, eh?

If the broad bean pods were black when you picked them, that sounds right to me too - again, leave them in a drafty dry place on newspaper to dry then they will be ready for next year.

Did I ever tell you I love you Hazel?

I'll chuck some peas in an envelope for ya (want beans too?), pm me your address and I'll do it when I get back from holiday.

Thanks again lady.

[Hazel at the Hill]

I'll chuck some peas in an envelope for ya (want beans too?)

Thanks HW I'm ok for the beans, thankyou - and peas on their way to you.