Q.Are Dry Beans That Were Picked Before Pod Was Dry ok To Eat
This is the first year I planted hard beans. I planted 7 different kinds. I planted some Jacob’s Cattle beans and picked some that had dry outer shells. Some of the beans I shelled the outer pods were on the yellow side and the outer pod was not completely dry and a few of the outer pods were still green. I have each of these separated and I am wondering if these are still ok to eat or should I be throwing them out? Does anyone know? I’ve read somewhere that the outer pods should be completely dry — but how long after the pods are dry is it safe to shell them?

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They are fine to eat. Waiting for the pod to dry just helps to dry the bean itself. You can either eat the beans fresh or place them in a warm dry place to complete drying.