Gardening Lessons : How to Harvest & Store Green Beans

To harvest and store green beans, pick the pods off the vine when they are developed, but not too large, and store them in the ...

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🌱 Green beans need something to grab onto, like a teepee or a trellis, as they grow on vines.

💡 Harvest green beans when the seed pods are formed but not too big or too small, and they feel crisp and have a certain substance to them.

👉 When harvesting green beans, it's best to grab the vine with one hand and pull the bean with the other hand to avoid breaking the vine.

🧊 Green beans can be stored in the refrigerator or a cool cellar for up to a month.

❄️ To freeze green beans, cut off the tips, blanch them in boiling water for less than a minute, let them cool, and then put them into bags in the freezer.

🔥 When using frozen green beans, boil them in water for about five minutes to make them ready to eat.

🥕 Frozen green beans will taste fresh, just like they were harvested right out of the garden.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Yolanda introduces the topic of how to harvest and store green beans.

00:13 Green beans grow on a vine and need some support, like a teepee or a trellis.

00:24 Green beans are ready to harvest when they feel crisp and not too soft or too lanky.

00:45 To harvest the beans, grab the vine with one hand and pull the bean with the other hand.

00:59 Once harvested, green beans can be stored in the refrigerator or a cool cellar for up to a month.

01:11 To freeze green beans, cut the tips off, blanch them in boiling water for less than a minute, let them cool, and then store them in bags in the freezer.

01:33 When you want to use the frozen green beans, boil them for about five minutes, and they'll taste fresh like they came from the garden.

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Q&A

How do you harvest green beans?

When the green beans are crisp and hard but not too small or split, they are ready to harvest. Grasp the vine with one hand and pull the bean off with the other. Alternatively, you can cut the bean off the vine.

How should I store harvested green beans?

You can keep harvested green beans in the refrigerator or a cool cellar for up to a month. If you want them to last even longer, you can freeze them. Just cut the tips off, blanch them in boiling water for less than a minute, cool them down, and then store them in bags in the freezer.

How long do green beans last in the freezer?

Green beans can last in the freezer for several months.

How do I prepare frozen green beans for use?

To prepare frozen green beans for use, simply boil them in water for about five minutes. They will be ready to eat and will still taste fresh.

Can I eat green beans right out of the garden?

Yes, you can eat green beans right out of the garden. They are best when they are fresh and crisp.