Is it ok that these beans are turning a reddish color right before they're mature?
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Are you rinsing them thoroughly when you are suppose to? I've never had them turn a reddish color when I've sprouted these beans. My sprouting unit is always placed on my counter under my cabinets away from direct sunlight.
65812
NO, usually its white or light beige. are you growing in a dark area? its better for the beans
1946336
I have shelled crowder peas and october beans which are quite large with no problems. But as others have stated, they need to be fresh and not too dry.
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We did not have the experience of beans having a chemical smell. Sorry. Could packaging have something to do with that. Just a thought.
1127925
From what I read, you do not want to wait until they turn brown. They will mold. I do it when they are green.
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No. Although after cutting raw meat on it, I've noticed a little bit of a red hue but it's not noticeable unless I look really carefully.
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While this does happen, it has not been a big issue for me. It might happen near the end when there are only a few beans left to grind. If you really wanted to, I suppose you cut a piece of thin cardboard to cover it as you grind. However like I said, it has not been a big issue at all.
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Hello DML,In the life cycle of the fruit - the color will vary depending upon when it is harvested.Please let us know if there is anything else we may do for you.Kind regards,Lindsey
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This is my second season using the seeds I ordered from the same source as you have. I had no problem getting the first batch to come up in Spring of 2014 and I just used the last of the seeds for new baby Comphrey's two weeks ago and they still came up under a grow light using regular seed sprouter soil. Sorry to hear that yours are not performing for you. But I was quite impressed with the company and will be ordering varieties from the same company for next Spring.
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I really don't know for sure but I've heard up to 5 years possible longer. I mean they are dried beans, just keep them in a dark cool spot in the house. That's what I'm doing. I've had mine for a few years now and I plan on checking out some of them this year in the garden. I'll find out then how well they do. Good luck to you.
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The beans are not black, they are only dark brown. I don't know if the beans are large. I grind fine to very fine and make esspresso. Delicious.
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These seeds didn't germinate. It bought this seeds last year and I got the same issue, they seems too old When I check and open them up they rot inside. You better off buying the melon itself in the produce market and look for those that start turning yellow/yellowish and let it ripe in room temperature until it becomes mushy to touch. Open and if the seed coating are red they have a better tendency to germinate. Just wipe the red coating with paper towel and pick those that look shiny and dark in color, those white ones are no good either. Let dry about three days in room temperature and sow them, within five days they sprout, that's what I did last year and now I have more than enough seeds to grow. These seeds didn't germinate. It bought this seeds last year and I got the same issue, they seems too old When I check and open them up they rot inside. You better off buying the melon itself in the produce market and look for those that start turning yellow/yellowish and let it ripe in room temperature until it becomes mushy to touch. Open and if the seed coating are red they have a better tendency to germinate. Just wipe the red coating with paper towel and pick those that look shiny and dark in color, those white ones are no good either. Let dry about three days in room temperature and... » Read More These seeds didn't germinate. It bought this seeds last year and I got the same issue, they seems too old When I check and open them up they rot inside. You better off buying the melon itself in the produce market and look for those that start turning yellow/yellowish and let it ripe in room temperature until it becomes mushy to touch. Open and if the seed coating are red they have a better tendency to germinate. Just wipe the red coating with paper towel and pick those that look shiny and dark in color, those white ones are no good either. Let dry about three days in room temperature and sow them, within five days they sprout, that's what I did last year and now I have more than enough seeds to grow. « Show Less
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Mine did't turn brown, but it does get lime deposits after a while. Soaking in vinegar and water might help.
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No! I eat them right out of the bag. Mainly I cook them in my morning oatmeal. The red color in water after soaking the dried cranberries is from the reconstitution of the berries.
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yes, more redish . the nuts are large. I got mine to roast and make peanut clusters and peanut brittle. Very very happy with the product
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The manufacturer states that the shelf life is 18 months when I called them. I am not getting good results from my tests. Non of the tests show any color after several tries. The manufacturer is sending me some FRESH test samples. I hope that solves the problem. I notice that one of the other commenters also has clay soil.
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Mine were fine in zone 5 out in the open. They are blooming now. If you are concerned, make sure they get some protection with mulch or plant in an area near your house where it is usually warmer.
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There is a small amount of chaff left on the beans. I use a colander to sift the beans a little after roasting to get rid of the remaining chaff. This roaster does a pretty good job of removing the chaff.