P Suckling's latest activity

Yes, great tip, I don't know why I didn't think of that. It's interesting, that bean doesn't look 10 inches either, but it does seem...

Check out the photo of the pods in Bohnen-atlas.de for Mombacher Speck too for comparison, heirloomgal. Hope that will help.

I believe Mombacher Speck has slightly wider pods. But there are similarities. I have grown both at some time a while ago but not kept...

The name is Mombacher Speck. And yes 25cm Max is the quoted length. That fits much better with your 8 inch version.

thank you for asking the question. i'm not sure i can supply an answer but i see another mention of something i read right by the last...

Thanks @Blue-Jay! I didn't realize that Black Turkey was one of your beans! I do love the name you picked for it. Perfect really given...

I’m really surprised you didn’t have great results with Amish Gnuddle (I’ve seen it as Amish Nuttle here). It’s a super hearty pole...

Not sure if there are any beans left to post about after this one. Might be some but I think I've finally lost track of where I am with...

Did it grow as a pole bean or a bush bean?

Lambada ~ pole Network bean. I failed with this one last year, but this year the plants were amazing and healthy. Great production...

Some more bean pictures. I'm trying to get all the network beans photographed for you @Blue-Jay , it's taking me some time as make my...

Beautiful specimens @Decoy1, that Armenian Striped Brown is especially interesting. 🤎

Some bean harvests that I have specially enjoyed. Amish Gnuddle. I like the frosted patterning and understated colouring. The plants...

Thank you for great research artorius. I appreciate this information very much.

@P Suckling, your theory is true. PHA 361 is the catalogue number of the IPK Gatersleben gene bank and this is probably the original...