Paul wrote:
Just dug up my broad beans after a very successful first year - never
knew my wife could be so inventive with broad bean recipes! (Favourite
probably bacon, mushroom & broad bean risotto)

My query is - can I (indeed should I) shell the last few pods for
drying to use as next year's starter seeds? Or am I best buying new
each year?

TIA for any advice

Paul
Yes, with a word of warning. When pollinating, bees etc may have visited a
different variety of bean, in which case you may not get a true variety. If
there are no other beans being grown closer than half a mile or so, it
should be ok. I'm doing the same with my runners, but only as a back up/out
of interest.
HTH
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Pete C
London UK