An Heirloom Lima bean from Alabama, the Alabama Black Eye Pole Lima Bean has a vigorously climbing vine that is extremely productive and heat tolerant, producing small white beans with black eyes. Often referred to as a butterbean, use fresh or dried.

30 seeds

PLANTING

Phaseolus lunatus

Germination:4-10 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 75-85F

Seed Sowing Depth:1 deep

Outside Sowing:After the last frost with soil temperatures above 70-75F. Sow 2-3 apart. Planting in soil under 70F results in poor germination.

How much does a packet plant:8-12foot single row

Harvest:When beans are plump and fill out the pods

Tips:TheAlabama Black Eye Pole Lima Bean needs to grow in higher temperatures than bush beans. Cool summer temperatures result in low yields. Grow in light, well-drained soil, and provide adequate, even moisture, especially at flowering time. Dry soil can result in low yields and fibrous pods. Do not over-fertilize with nitrogen which results in a surplus of foliage and low, delayed pod growth.