I've got 3 Kentucky Runner bean ready to pick. Do I just put them in a ziplock bag until i get enough to freeze or can? How long can I keep them that way while collecting before they spoil?

Google says they will last about 10 days in a bag, but I would rather hear from you professionals

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Posted by TheBoo

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Posted on 6/2/26 at 2:12 pm to Hawk7723

Blanch them then freeze them.

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Posted by Hawk7723

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Posted on 6/2/26 at 4:23 pm to TheBoo

I understand that part. I’m asking what to do with the ones I have UNTIL I get enough to freeze

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Posted by TheBoo

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Posted on 6/3/26 at 2:36 pm to Hawk7723

Not sure how many you have but typically I'm filling and freezing several quart size bags each time I pick. I usually pick a wash pan full each time.

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Posted by Spankum

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Posted on 6/4/26 at 1:28 pm to Hawk7723

quote:
I’m asking what to do with the ones I have UNTIL I get enough to freeze

So, it sounds like you are saying you pick every couple of days. If that is the case, I would pick, she’ll, and keep them in the refrigerator so they don’t mildew. When you have a quart collected, blanch and freeze.

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Posted by Hawk7723

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Posted on 6/4/26 at 2:47 pm to Spankum

no, i just have 3 bean pods that are ready. I dont have any others at all. I may have to just throw these out and wait on all of them to start producing

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Posted by TeddyPadillac

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Posted on 6/4/26 at 3:10 pm to Hawk7723

I am the same way. I don't have a ton of beans/peas.
I'll collect them and shell them and put them in a closed tupperware in the fridge until i have enough to store or cook.

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