Beans

Blue Lake: A fresh market bean.  Smooth, round, medium green pods that are 6 to 7 inches long.  These beans are flavorful and tender.

Uses: Fresh eating, canning, pickling, freezing.

Available for picking: Beginning in late July.  Second crop beginning in September.

Romano: A savory Italian bean with tender 6 inch pods which are medium-green, smooth and flat.  They are slow to develop seeds or tough strings.  This means a longer period of optimum eating quality.

Uses: Fresh eating, canning, freezing.

Available for picking: Beginning in late July.