runner beans

As you do I've promised a couple of people an entry about runner beans. The plant itself "runs" up along a circular wire contraption, and the plant grows in accordance to where the wire is. Sort of like when other vegetables are grown that need a brace or assistance to grow. Small pinkish flowers bud along the plant and when you see this it means there are beans on the way. These beans are more like Jack and the Beanstalk beans, they're huge, not your momma's little string or wax beans. These things resemble small green snakes that dangle from above and are just begging to be plucked off the vine. They are best when they're broad (don't mean a lima bean) let's say wide rather than skinny but letting them grow can be difficult because of their pick, cook and eatability (word?) . They are very convenient to have, but we've decided to wait a couple of days before our next harvest this way they have some time to grow. Rest assured I do check them daily and revel at the many small pinkish flowers that are budding now, knowing that a delectable bowl of beans is just around the corner.
earl and the beanstalk