Dutch Purple Burgundy Pole Lima Bean Seeds

Dutch Purple Burgundy Pole Lima Bean Seeds

Grow climbing lima beans in your vegetable garden with Dutch Purple Burgundy seeds. The pole habit makes a sturdy trellis essential, and the harvest can be enjoyed fresh-shelled or dried for later use. Lima beans cook to a tender, creamy texture that suits soups, stews, and side dishes.

Growing Instructions

• Sow seeds outdoors after frost danger has passed and the soil is warm.
• Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds about 1 inch deep and 4–6 inches apart near a sturdy trellis or support.
• Keep the soil evenly moist while plants grow, avoiding waterlogged conditions.
• Guide young vines toward their support and check them regularly as they climb.

Harvesting

• For fresh lima beans, pick pods when they are plump and the beans inside have developed.
• For dry beans, leave pods on the vine until they are mature and dry.
• Shell harvested pods and dry beans fully before storing in a cool, dry place.

Kitchen Uses

Use fresh or dried lima beans in soups, stews, casseroles, and other hearty dishes. Prepare and cook beans thoroughly before eating.