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'Persian Lima' Beans
 
Sub-Category: Bush
Lima
 
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Description: Bush lima bean. Plants bear small, colorful, bright-red beans speckled with black.
Days To Maturity: NA
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Reviewed on 06/07/2010 by MustafaMc - An experienced gardener

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Washington, Mississippi, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

The Persian Lima beans I have are definitely a pole bean. I have grown Persians for at least 3 years and they are my favorite lima. The beans are a beautiful deep red with black splotches. When cooked the bean turns gray and has a nutty taste.
 
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