For me, this has been one tricky bean and one in which I am still trying to figure out. I usually set out seed in mid-May and have yet to...Read More harvest anything sooner than mid September. The largest crop usually comes right before Halloween. The plant grows wonderful and will easily cover an 8' tall arbor. This is the single most delicious fresh bean I have ever grown. The texture is nothing short of the creamiest mashed potatoes you can imagine. The flavor is out of this world and very "buttery". However, I have never gotten the huge crops and early yield this bean is supposed to be capable of. By the time i get the largest set of pods, frost is right around the corner.
This an old time pole lima which dates back into the 19th century. It is still, in my opinion, the best of the giant limas. Vines are vig...Read Moreorous and productive. Pods usually exceed 6 inches in lenght and contain 5 or 6 large white limas. While I personnaly prefer butterbeans (baby limas) for eating, King of the garden is an excellent choice when a large lima is desired.
For me, this has been one tricky bean and one in which I am still trying to figure out. I usually set out seed in mid-May and have yet to...Read More
This an old time pole lima which dates back into the 19th century. It is still, in my opinion, the best of the giant limas. Vines are vig...Read More