Grow one of the most beautiful heirloom beans with these Christmas Pole Lima Bean Seeds. This unique pole bean variety produces large cream-colored beans with deep burgundy speckles that resemble holiday colors, giving the variety its famous name.
Vigorous climbing vines produce heavily through the season and thrive on trellises, poles, and fences. Beans can be harvested fresh as shell beans or dried for soups, stews, and long-term storage. A favorite among homesteaders and heirloom gardeners for both beauty and productivity.
Perfect for backyard gardens, raised beds, and organic growing.
Plant Details
15 seeds
- Plant Type: Annual Pole Lima Bean
- Variety: Christmas Pole Lima Bean
- Botanical Name: Phaseolus lunatus
- Seeds Per Pack: Choose your quantity
- Growth Habit: Climbing / Pole Bean
- Bean Color: Cream with burgundy-red speckles
- Pod Color: Green
- Days to Maturity: About 90–100 days
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Soil Preference: Rich, well-draining soil
- Heirloom: Yes
- Open Pollinated: Yes
- Organic: Yes
Growing Info
- Direct sow after danger of frost has passed
- Plant seeds 1–1.5 inches deep
- Space seeds 4–6 inches apart
- Provide tall trellis or poles for climbing support
- Keep soil evenly moist during germination
- Harvest young beans fresh or allow pods to fully dry on the vine
- Regular harvesting helps encourage more production
Why You’ll Love It
- Beautiful burgundy-speckled heirloom beans
- Excellent for soups and dry bean storage
- Strong climbing vines with heavy yields
- Perfect for trellises and vertical gardening
- Great homestead and survival garden crop
- Organic and open-pollinated seeds
- Delicious creamy texture and rich flavor
- Easy to save seeds for future growing seasons
