beansprouts Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I was planning to plant some of the dried beans which I purchase at the grocery store. I usually have no problem sprouting them. Will these grow into a viable, seed-producing plant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianne Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I was planning to plant some of the dried beans which I purchase at the grocery store. I usually have no problem sprouting them. Will these grow into a viable, seed-producing plant? Personally, I would not but I have never tried it. These beans could have come from parents that do not produce viable offspring (hydrids) and are designed for commercial production. This could mean your flavor would be lacking also. You might grow a plant that produces little if anything. I have had this happen with squash that I bought in the store and tried to save the seed. On the other hand, if you have time and not a lot of resources, go for it! What have you got to lose? I would be curious to hear from someone who has had success with this. I have often wanted to grow garbanzo beans but do not see the seeds in stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 I may look into purchasing seeds. I know I can sprout grocery store beans and even grow small plants, but if the yield is better from "bean seeds" it would be a worthwhile purchase for me. Does anybody else have experience with planting beans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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