Jack Miller

The best time to harvest string beans is when the pods are firm, crisp, and fully formed but before the seeds inside start to bulge.   If you’ve been wondering when to harvest string beans, the answer really comes down to watching the pods closely and picking them at their peak.   String beans, also … Read more

You should harvest scarlet runner beans when the pods are young and tender if you want to eat them fresh, or wait until the pods are fully mature and dry if you’re after shelling beans or saving seeds.   Knowing when to harvest scarlet runner beans really comes down to what you plan to do … Read more

The best time to harvest snap beans is when the pods are firm, crisp, and before you can see the seeds bulging inside.   If you pick snap beans at the right moment, they’ll be tender, sweet, and perfect for steaming, stir-frying, or freezing.   Wait too long, and those same beans turn stringy, tough, … Read more

You can harvest kidney beans when the pods have fully dried out and turned a crisp brown color on the plant.   This usually happens anywhere from 90 to 150 days after planting, depending on the variety and your growing conditions.   If you’re wondering when to harvest kidney beans, the short answer is: wait … Read more

The best time to harvest Kentucky Wonder pole beans is when the pods are firm, crisp, and about 6 to 8 inches long, usually around 55 to 65 days after planting.   If you’ve been wondering when to harvest Kentucky Wonder pole beans, the answer really comes down to pod size, texture, and how you … Read more