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Post by daylilydude on Jan 23, 2012 18:09:06 GMT -5
Is it something that has to be done for beans?
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Post by stratcat on Jan 23, 2012 19:18:10 GMT -5
No. I pre-soaked beans once and had a spectacular failure. The beans fell apart and were useless.
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Post by nofeargardener on Jan 29, 2012 11:00:16 GMT -5
Hey DLD! I agree that pre-soaking will sometimes cause certain beans to be less firm than those that aren't pre-soaked, but there's good reason to soak 'em.
If you don't have a copy of the book "Nourishing Traditions" by Sally Fallon, I'd like to recommend that to you. We've got a copy and refer it it regularly. Here's "some" of what they say about legumes:
Traditional societies whose cuisines are based on legumes prepare them with great care... Beans are soaked for long periods before they are cooked... the soaking water is poured off - the beans are rinsed... As the legumes cook, all foam that rises to the top is carefully skimmed off. Such care in preparation ensures that legumes will be thoroughly digestible, and all the nutrients they provided are well assimilated because such careful preparation neutralizes phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors and breaks down difficult-to-digest complex sugars.
As part of your pre-soaking process, you should add either whey, lemon juice, or apple cider vinegar (that's what we use). 2 tablespoons per 2 cups of beans should do the trick. We usually soak ours for 12-24 hours, depending on the size of the bean. As a side note, don't add your herbs and spices until after you're done skimming in the cooking process.
Hope this helps buddy! ;D
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Post by coppice on Jan 29, 2012 13:11:40 GMT -5
NFG I'm guessing here, but I think DLD was asking about presoaking beans before planting.
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Post by nofeargardener on Jan 29, 2012 13:54:54 GMT -5
NFG I'm guessing here, but I think DLD was asking about presoaking beans before planting. ooooh! Never said I was the brightest crayon in the box! ;D
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Post by swamper on Jan 29, 2012 15:18:15 GMT -5
No, but if you must, not for more than a minute.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2012 13:46:56 GMT -5
wet my beans then toss them in inoculant then plant. Our local co/op used to carry it but hasn't for years now,I get mine from Johnny's seed on line. I know theres for and against using it but the year I didn't I had not such a good crop and I relay on my dry beans for winter eating so I will spend that extra few dollars yearly for the inoculant.O ,and it works a treat on sweet peas after you have soaked them, lots of lovely flowers to fill the house not forgetting to mention that glorious smell.
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Post by littleminnie on Jan 31, 2012 15:22:02 GMT -5
Presoaking everything works as long as you do it right. I have had the best success with corn and carrots. Beans generally sprout quite well and quickly without soaking though.
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