Christmas Pole Lima Bean, 1840 Heirloom

Christmas Lima - Also knowns as Large Speckled Calico, this variety was first cultivated in the United States around 1840 and produces beautiful, quarter-sized, fat white seeds with maroon spots and swirls.  It has a rich flavor and can be used as shell lima bean or dry bean.  Heavy yields, bears even during extreme heat. Pole habit, 75-100 dys. 

• Pole bean
• Large Maroon and White Speckled Seeds
• Performs well in extreme heat
• Shelling and Dry bean
• 75-100 days
• 50 seeds per packet 

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" apart
• Planting Depth 1"
• Rows Apart: 36-48"
• Full Sun