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David Rance wrote:

Is it possible that Borlotti simply don't age as well as other
varieties? Are older-than-a-year Borlotti beans able to germinate, for
instance?

Yes, reliably, though I have not tried very old ones.

I usually have quite a stock of old beans (5+ years!) and, when I find
they won't germinate, neither will they soften through cooking.

Interesting.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.