Managed to get round to harvesting our broad beans
Not a bad crop this year, and hardly any blackfly for a change. Maybe they dont like the long dry spell we have had? I say long, its only been 3 weeks or so, but a fair length for us here in the UK.
When you harvest the remainder of the beans, cut the plants down but leave in the roots or dig the roots in as they hold nitrogen nodules, so giving nitrogen for the next crop. This is the same for all beans and peas.
Once harvested, I realised there were far too many to eat fresh so have frozen them. Some people like to blanche the beans first - cook in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and place straight into ice cold water. Other suggest there is no need to blanche, just pop them in bags and into the freezer. Husband wanted to try both. Unfortunately, while blanching he forgot to keep an eye on the clock, got distracted, so we got some well cooked beans!! Lucky he didnt do this to all of them :)
Will have a look out for some recipes for you to try. Did come across a houmous recipe but found it to be rather bland, so won't bore you with the details!
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