And apparently, no -one else knows either, Joan, sorry! I bet they are quite hard, most beans need 4 hours slow cooking don't they - kidney beans are like bullets when they come out of their pods.

thanks i never thought about hard kidney beans are

Maybe you should google Mexican beans and find a recipe or three as to how to prepare them.

good idea when my tomatoes are nearly ready i will have loads of questions for you as i have never been very successfull with them

Oh lord, not my area really - I'm strictly an ornamental plant person, never been in to veggies or fruit growing. But plenty of people on here are, so ask away.