Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600688
10/13/97

DRYING BEANS ON THE VINE

    To  vine  dry  beans  (navy,   kidney,   butter,  great

northern,
lima,  lentils  and soybeans)  leave bean  pods on

the
vine until the beans inside rattle.  When the vines  and

pods
 are dry and shriveled, pick the beans and shell them. 

No
pretreatment is necessary.  If beans are still moist, the

drying
process is not complete and the  beans will  mold  if

not
 more   thoroughly  dried.  If  needed,  drying  can  be

completed
in the sun,  oven or a dehydrator.  Pasteurization

is
needed for those beans dried entirely in the sun.        

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