Harvest legumes when the bean pods are completely dry and beans can barely be….

Dented when bitten. Shell pods individually or thresh them by putting them in an old pillowcase and walking on it until pods are completely crushed. Remove chaff by pouring beans back and forth between two bowls in a windy, or breezy, area or in front of a fan. Store in air-tight jars or bags in a dry, cool place.