BEAN Climbing Madagascar Phaseolus limensis 25g

An heirloom variety of bean originating in Peru the “Lima Bean” is a vigorous climbing tropical, which can grow for serveral years, plants die back in winter and reshoot in spring.
A proven producer this outstanding bean for tropical conditions that will tolerate a large range of soils.
Pod production in the first season is usually limited but produces prolific crops from the second season onward. Require a good strong trellis as it grows quickly and vigorously.

Two to four large beans are produced in each pod beans which can be peeled and eaten fresh, when they are white before showing any colour. Beans dry well on the vine to an attractive dotted red and white bean that can be stored for winter and used in soups, casseroles or a side serving of cooked beans.