Alabama Blackeye Lima Bean (Butterbean)
25 Seeds
(Phaseolus lunatis) Rare heirloom lima bean grown by many generations of one family in Alabama. Vigorous, vining plants produce excellent yields of small, white butter beans with black hilums. Plants not bothered by heat or drought. Velvety smooth when cooked. Yields a thick, creamy pot liquor. 90-100 days. 25 seeds per packet.
CULTURE: After danger of frost has passed, sow seeds 4-6" apart, 1" deep in rows 24-36" apart. Plants require trellising. Under ideal conditions, germination will occur in 7-10 days. Avoid touching plants while leaves are wet as this can spread disease.
(Phaseolus lunatis) Rare heirloom lima bean grown by many generations of one family in Alabama. Vigorous, vining plants produce excellent yields of small, white butter beans with black hilums. Plants not bothered by heat or drought. Velvety smooth when cooked. Yields a thick, creamy pot liquor. 90-100 days. 25 seeds per packet.
CULTURE: After danger of frost has passed, sow seeds 4-6" apart, 1" deep in rows 24-36" apart. Plants require trellising. Under ideal conditions, germination will occur in 7-10 days. Avoid touching plants while leaves are wet as this can spread disease.
