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'Christmas' Beans |
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Pole
Lima
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Pole lima bean. 7- to 9-foot vines bear 6-inch pods with 3 large, buttery-flavored, light-cream seeds with bright red stripes. Also known as 'Large Speckled', 'Giant Butter', 'Florida Speckled', 'Speckled Calico' or 'Giant Calico'.
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80
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Seed Savers Exchange - updated in 2014
Lake Valley Seed - updated in 2011
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Overall: (3.3 Stars)
Taste: (3.3 Stars)
Yield: (3.7 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (3.7 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 3
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KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 01/23/2015 by
Debbie L
- An experienced gardener
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Orange, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Didn't perform well for some reason. |
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Reviewed on 02/25/2007 by
greenbrain
- An experienced gardener
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Madison, Illinois, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Grown for several years without any pest/disease problems. Never disappointed with quality or quantity. Usually get 2 huge crops before 1st killing frost. Beans are large, colorful, & very tasty. |
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Reviewed on 05/14/2006 by
farmerdill
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Richmond, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| This very large pole lima has been a standard for years. It is a prolific yielding cultivar and very easy to grow. Colored limas are an acquired taste, stronger and not universally loved. I always grow some, but they are far from my favorite for eating. |
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