Potawatomi Lima Bean, Butterbean, Historic Heirloom of the Potawatomi Nation

Potawatomi Lima Bean - A vigorous and heavy producer. In our zone 4 garden we plenty to eat and plenty to raise for seed.   If you want to try limas for the first time, this would be one of my top choices. We grow this variety in our heirloom gardens at Firefly Farm & Mercantile in Cashton, Wisconsin. 

The Potawatomi lima was stewarded by the Potawatomi Nations of southern Michigan. They are one of the top limas for the north. They can be braised, boiled, or sauted fresh. They always provide us with creamy and delicious dishes.  

Characteristics: 

• Good for the North and Great for the South
• Prolific producer
• Pole Lima bean
• 85 days for eating, 105 for dried
• 10 or 25 seeds or enough to do 10-12' of fence

Instructions: 

Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 

Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 

Planting Depth 1"

Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 

Full Sun