Lurnea, New South Wales, Australia
$7.50
$7.50 for 3 seeds.
Botanical Name: Phaseolus lunatus syn. P. limensis
Common Names:Â Madagascar Bean syn. Tropical Lima Bean.
Plant Family: Fabaceae
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Hi I am living local. Can I pick up an order. How many seeds in a pack. TIA
Hi, Thanks for your enquiry. Local Seeds doesn’t offer pick up as a shipping option, but if you add “pick up” to the order notes I can organise it with you and refund you the $2 shipping cost when you come pick up the seeds. 15 seeds in a pack. Thanks 😊
A vigorous climbing tropical lima bean, which will last for many years in the ground. It is excellent at coping with wet, humid conditions. There is usually little pod production in the first year but it is prolific after that. It is tolerant of a wide variety of soil types. This bean needs a sturdy trellis as it grows vigorously. This is an excellent hardy bean for warmer climates as it dies backs and re-shoots every year. The beans (not the pods) can be eaten fresh, while still white before any colour shows. They also dry well on the vine to a beautiful speckled red and white bean that can be stored for winter.
Recommended Planting Time:Â Sow in spring
Planting Depth:Â Sow the seed 2 – 4 cm deep.
Spacing:Â Sow directly into the ground, at least 60 cm apart.
Position:Â This vigorous vine needs a strong trellis.
The seeds are an attractive white with burgundy speckles. The shelled beans can be used fresh or dried.
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