When the pods are bent over, beans that are ready to be picked must break through smoothly and still be juicy at the break points.
Overhanging sleeves do not result in a smooth break, show already spongy tissue at the break points or can no longer be broken at all. They are not suitable for fresh consumption.
If you are careful with the harvest, are commonly 2 to 3 Subsequent harvests possible. Important is, holding the plants with one hand while picking them, so that they are not loosened or even torn out of the ground. It turns out to be beneficial in dry weather, Easy to water immediately after the first harvest.