How to String Up Beans to Dry

Known as protein powerhouses, beans are one of the healthiest foods you can eat and easiest to grow in your garden. An additional benefit of growing and harvesting beans is the numerous ways you can store them for future use. Dry beans, such as kidney, lima or black beans, are often left on the plant until they are dried and ready to store. If unpredictable weather such as early frost or rain impedes the beans from drying in the garden, stringing the beans indoors is a useful alternative.

Fishing line
Hammer
Nails

Instructions

- 1
  Locate a warm, well-ventilated and protected area to hang the fishing line. You will need two opposing walls or posts.
- 2
  Measure the fishing line to reach from each side of the wall or post. Add extra line to the measurement to compensate for tying.
- 3
  Hammer the nails into the wall or posts. Knot the fishing line around the nail. Repeat on the other end. Be sure the fishing line is taut enough to hold the beanstalks.
- 4
  Cut or pull plants near the soil.
- 5
  Cut additional fishing line to tie around the base of the plant. Tie the beanstalks to the line between the walls or post.
- 6
  Allow the beans to air-dry until the pods are brown. When you shake the pods, the beans should rattle inside. This means the means are ready to be removed from the pods.

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