Christmas Pole Lima Bean

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.