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Best flavor green bean for CANNING ?

doiturselfer
12 years ago

Hi all,

Yep, seed time is here, and wondering if any of you are gourmet bean eaters who can your produce!

I canned beans last year, and am generally happy with the results. Used a bit older beans and their texture is just fine.

I'm detecting a slight bitterness, though, or maybe an off-flavor, and it made me wonder if it's the variety, or my water, or just the nature of canning under pressure. I thought it would be worthwhile to ask of you if there is a particular tried and true variety that you've found that performs well for canning, in terms of flavor.

Thanks ! Seed time is coming and I'd like to be prepared !

Comments (4)

  • zeedman Zone 5 Wisconsin
    12 years ago

    The pole variety "Emerite" is the best I've tried. Very firm, sweet, and completely stringless even when large.

  • fusion_power
    12 years ago

    I'll second Emerite, but will add these as further possibilities.

    Kentucky Wonder
    Rattlesnake
    Blue Marbut
    Black Seeded Blue Lake

    You didn't mention whether you prefer pole or bush beans.

    Contender
    Florence
    Festina

    DarJones

  • jolj
    12 years ago

    Greasy Beans are good too.

  • doiturselfer
    Original Author
    12 years ago

    Thanks, all. I'm in Canada, and so don't have access to all the varieties you name, but I AM able to get Emerite, so I will try that one this year. Many thanks !

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