Paloverde Bean Harvest

15202 S. 14th Pl.,Phoenix AZ 85048

21 May, 2022

Description

Paloverde Bean Harvesting in Ahwatukee We'll harvest Foothills Paloverde beans from trees in Ahwatukee. Then we'll sample the beans, which taste similar to soy edamame. Please bring sturdy walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, icy water, gloves, and a hat or visor. You'll learn: How to identify 5 different kinds of Paloverde Trees common in Phoenix When to harvest the Paloverde beans How to Process the beans The historical ethnobotany of these beans--how the local tribes used them for food