Christmas Lima Bean (Pole)
Christmas Lima Bean (Pole)
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Christmas Lima is an heirloom pole bean prized for its striking maroon-and-white mottled seeds and rich, chestnut-like flavor. The large, flat beans hold their shape and color when cooked, and the vigorous vines produce abundant pods in about 75 to 90 days. High in protein, they are as nutritious as they are beautiful.
At a glance
- Variety: Christmas Lima Bean (pole)
- Type: Heirloom, non-GMO
- Plant habit: Pole, climbing
- Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
- Seeds: Large, flat, maroon-and-white mottled
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Soups and stews
- Salads
- Dry bean storage
- Protein-rich harvests
- Vertical and trellised growing
How to grow
Direct sow in full sun in well-drained soil after the last frost, and give the vigorous vines a trellis or poles to climb. Let the pods mature and dry on the vine, then shell the beans for storage.
Flavor profile
Rich and chestnut-like, holding its shape and festive color beautifully when cooked.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based family seed company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds, with a mission to make home gardening accessible to everyone.
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- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
- Size
- Price per unit
- Great for
- Soups and stews
- Salads
- Dry bean storage
- Protein-rich harvests
- Vertical and trellised growing