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Speckled Calico Pole Lima Bean (Heirloom 80 Days)

$ 2.75 Sold Out

Heirloom

A pole Lima bean in a new color scheme, the Speckled Calico Pole Lima features large red and white beans, about the size of a quarter. The delicious buttery flavor is retained after freezing, so you’ll want a large crop of this one. 

30 seeds






PLANTING

Phaseolus lunatus

Germination: 4-10 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 75-85ºF

Seed Sowing Depth: 1” deep 

Outside Sowing: After the last frost with soil temperatures above 75ºF. Sow 2-3” apart. Planting in soil under 70ºF results in poor germination. 

How much does a packet plant: 8-12 foot single row 

Harvest: When beans are plump and fill out the pods

Tips: Lima beans need to grow in higher temperatures than bush beans. Cool summer temperatures result in low yields. Grow in light, well-drained soil, provide adequate, even moisture, especially at flowering time. Dry soil can result in low yields and fibrous pods. Do not over-fertilize the Speckled Calico Pole Lima with nitrogen, which results in a surplus of foliage and low, delayed pod growth.