Dehydrating and Storing Legumes from the Garden

Dehydrating and Storing Legumes from the GardenDry legumes — beans, peas, and lentils harvested from the garden — store for 1–3 years and provide protein through seasons when fresh produce is unavailable. A guide to drying, processing, and storing garden legumes.Getting StartedAllow pods to fully mature and begin to dry on the plant before harvesting — the seeds should rattle in the pod. Shell immediately or dry the whole pods further in a warm shed before shelling. Spread seeds on scree…