I've been harvesting green beans for a couple of weeks and I'm starting to feel it in my back. Green beans are difficult to pick. The mature beans hang low to the ground hidden beneath the plant leaves. There is no way around it, you have to bend down low or get on your knees to pick them. There are certain CSA's that offer green beans in their shares only as a pick your own vegetable. Not me. I happily picked them for 50 families for 8 years at my CSA which eventually landed me at the chiropractor's office.
But, I love the taste and crisp texture of fresh picked green beans. So, despite the ache in my lower back, I'm out in the garden every morning crouched down amongst the foliage searching for the slender green treasures. I planted Maxiibel, a french filet beans that is easy to grow and produces high yields of the tasty tender beans.
I enjoy eating Maxibel beans raw. But they can be steamed or blanched in less than 5 minutes to make the best of their bright color, firm texture, and fresh flavor. They pair nicely with most herbs, but I seem to choose fresh rosemary more often than not.
My brother in law just made me lemon green beans, they were delish! Your beans look so yummy!!!
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