Christmas Pole Lima Bean
Christmas Pole Lima Bean
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Christmas Lima 
90 days — Also marketed as 'Giant Butter' and 'Giant Florida Pole', 'Christmas Lima' has large, quarter dollar-sized, flat beans that are colored light cream with maroon spots, splashes, and swirls. An heirloom bean dating back to the 1840s, it has been a favorite for many generations.The vines are vigorous and reach up to ten feet, produces heavy yields, and does well even in extreme heat. It has a butter-like texture and a subtle chestnut-like flavor. Can be used as either a green shelled or dry bean and retains the markings after being cooked. Each packet contains one ounce, which is approximately 25 seeds.
Planting Instructions:
Beans prefer well-drained, rich soil in a sunny location. Make sure that you keep them well watered in the summer heat.
Beans are tender and you should not plant them until all danger of frost has passed and the soil remains above 65ºF. Don’t bother trying to get an early start with beans – you’ll waste a lot of seed!
Sow seeds 1½ inches deep, every two to three inches. As they make efficient use of vertical space, provide a trellis. Use string or twine as wire will heat and burn the tender vines.
Harvest when the pods are plump, well-filled and firm, but still fresh and bright green in appearance. Can be used green shelled or dry and retains the markings after being cooked.
Beans are tender and you should not plant them until all danger of frost has passed and the soil remains above 65ºF. Don’t bother trying to get an early start with beans – you’ll waste a lot of seed!
Sow seeds 1½ inches deep, every two to three inches. As they make efficient use of vertical space, provide a trellis. Use string or twine as wire will heat and burn the tender vines.
Harvest when the pods are plump, well-filled and firm, but still fresh and bright green in appearance. Can be used green shelled or dry and retains the markings after being cooked.
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