Thanks to all for your replies.

I've frozen runner beans in the past (blanched) with success - not
brilliant but quite edible. This lot *were* picked young and tender (I've
learnt my lesson from past mistakes) and frozen very quickly after picking.

I guess it must be the variety - I certainly *will* be growing the same
variety again next year - they were *wonderful* non-frozen and I speak as
an almost non-veggie eating person, although I love growing them :-)

Think I'll try freezing them again next year - blanched and non-blanched
for a comparison.

Thanks again folks - and Hi Alan - how's that shredder performing ? :-) My
garden is in much the same "unfinished" state it was in when you saw it ;-)
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Regards,

John.