{"title":"Bean Seeds, Lima","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e(\u003ci\u003ePhaseolus lunatus\u003c\/i\u003e) Originally grown in South America. Grown and harvested the same as common beans. Limas won’t thrive in extreme heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lima-bean-alabama-blackeyed-butterbean","title":"Lima Bean Seeds, Alabama Blackeyed Butterbean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus lunatus\u003c\/em\u003e) Pole bean. A delicious Alabama heirloom butterbean. We received this seed from a customer whose family has passed the seeds down for many generations. This bean is quite vigorous and will need trellising. Does well in extreme heat and drought conditions. Technically a Lima bean, this creamy white bean is traditionally grown in Alabama and referred to there as a butterbean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e To grow Alabama Blackeyed butterbean, ensure you plant them in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. These beans thrive in full sun, 8-12 hours daily, and need a stable support structure due to their vigorous vining nature. Consistent moisture is crucial, especially during flowering and pod formation. Mulch can help retain soil moisture and control weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511011901726,"sku":"LB107","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/bean_lima_alabama_blackeyed_butterbean.jpg?v=1782393642"},{"product_id":"lima-bean-christmas-pole","title":"Lima Bean Seeds, Christmas Pole","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus lunatus\u003c\/em\u003e) Pole bean. Hailing from Lima, Peru, this chestnut-flavored Lima bean has long built its reputation as an American winter staple. In areas where chestnuts may not be readily available, generations of homesteaders have used this beloved variety as a delicious substitute. In different locales, it's known as either the Chestnut Lima or Christmas Lima because it has classically been reserved for special holiday festivities. We think this giant-seeded, meaty delicacy will win over even the biggest of Lima bean skeptics. The 10-foot vines produce 4- to 6-inch pods filled with extra large beans about 3\/4 inches in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 10-foot vines produce 4-6 inch pods filled with extra large beans about 3\/4 inch in diameter. This bean thrives in warm, sunny environments and produces high yields even in hot weather. Maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry spells, to prevent flower and pod drop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511134093598,"sku":"LB104","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/bean_lima_christmas_pole.jpg?v=1782396448"},{"product_id":"kurzer-s-calico-traveler-lima-bean","title":"Lima Bean Seeds, Kurzer's Calico Traveler","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus lunatus\u003c\/em\u003e) Pole bean. This striking lima bean produces plump seeds marbled in shades of burgundy, purple, tan, and brown, and each one looks hand painted. Our foundation stock came from Michigan grower Doug Kurzer, who stewarded the variety for years, proving its worth even in cooler northern climates. It is believed to have originated with the Choctaw people, but it ‘traveled’ in the pocket of a man named J.C. Trussell (whose family in Choctaw, Mississippi, had been growing it for generations). Trussell gave it to Doug Kurzer’s brother, who in turn gave it to Doug ... who in turn gave it to Baker Creek! The short, half-runner vines are vigorous and productive in southern Michigan — and likely even more abundant where the growing season stretches longer. Gardeners prize it not only for its breathtaking color, but for its reliable yields and rich flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurzer's Calico Traveler Lima beans are a bush variety that can be grown successfully in various climates, especially suitable for northern gardens. Ensure they receive full sun for optimal growth and yield. 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