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Latin Name: Phaseolus lunatus

Days to Maturity: 100+

Description:

This mix started with Red Calico lima for two years and then suddenly the purple/black and purple-mottled white beans showed up. I don't remember planting from another mix or seeds like these. They're very beautiful beans but require a long season and should be planted early. Likely, they are best adapted to Southern latitudes and will not perform well in short-season areas. They are strong climbers, prefer trellising, and will produce better this way.

The beans are very rich with a lot of depth when cooked. The flavor is a bit like red kidney beans but milder.

Discreet, white flowers are sometimes beloved by leaf-cutter bees.