20 seeds. 80 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Pole. Shell, dry bean.
 
Bean 'Christmas Lima' has a nutty flavor and buttery texture. These large, mottled red and white beans expand a great deal when cooked. This 1-inch heirloom bean originated from the Andean Plains of Peru.
 
Sowing Lima Bean Seeds:
 
Sow beans outdoors 2 weeks after the last frost date under a trellis.  Sow 1 1/2 inch deep and 4 inches apart. Full sun.