MADAGASCAR BEAN

                                                                                                                                  - jg

These are all Madagascar beans.

• The 9 beans on the right, are how they are available - dried.
• The 6 beans at the top have been sprouted
• The 5 beans at the left, have been frozen - when taken from the seed pod

The frozen beans - the 2 green colored beans were from a seed pod that was not mature, when frost killed the vine, at the beginning of winter. If the beans are harvested when the seed pod just starts to turn from green to brown, the seeds can be frozen - and used like frozen peas. I add some to any vegies I am cooking - they are cooked in half an hour - just like potatoes.....

If the dried seeds are used, they need to be soaked overnight , then boiled for about three hours, or until soft.

I actually sprout the seeds - to reduce the phytic acid content. To sprout - soak overnight, drain, then rinse with water twice a day. The seeds above, have been sprouted for three days.
(If not sure of phytic acid - look it up. Or explore: http://johnsyummyrecipes.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/pumpernickel-gluten-free-word.html  ).

For me, madagascar beans are one of the nicest beans - best flavor.......


and, here is some info on growing them.......


Madagascar Bean Growing Information © Frances Michaels

Botanical Name: Phaseolus lunatus syn. P. limensis
Common Names: Madagascar Bean syn. Tropical Lima Bean.
Plant Family: Fabaceae

Plant Description
A vigorous climbing tropical lima bean, which will last for many years in the ground. It is excellent at coping with wet, humid conditions. There is usually little pod production in the first year but it is prolific after that. It is tolerant of a wide variety of soil types. Madagascar bean needs a sturdy trellis as it grows vigorously. This is an excellent hardy bean for warmer climates as it dies backs and re-shoots every year. The beans (not the pods) can be eaten fresh, while still white before any colour shows. They also dry well on the vine to a beautiful speckled red and white bean that can be stored for winter soups and casseroles.

Planting Details
Recommended Planting Time: Sow in spring
Planting Depth: Sow the seed 2 - 4 cm deep.
Spacing: Sow directly into the ground, at least 60 cm apart.
Position: This vigorous vine needs a strong trellis.

Harvest
The seeds are an attractive white with burgundy speckles. The shelled beans can be used fresh or dried in soups and stews. The dried beans can also be used to make tempeh. The sprouted seeds are used as a vegetable in Chinese cooking. The young pods are sometimes steamed and eaten but they are quite fibrous. The young leaves can also be steamed and eaten but have a bitter flavour.

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 Some great varieties of beans and legumes include:

Pinto Beans
Red Beans
Navy Beans
Lima Beans
Black Beans
Black-eyed Peas
Marrowfat Peas
Chickpeas
Butter Beans
Lentils

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