Bean Seeds, King of the Garden Pole Lima Bean

The King of the Garden Lima Bean Seeds is an Heirloom Pole Lima Butter Bean that was introduced in 1883. Producing a Superior Quality Lima compared to the bush type lima.  The King of the Garden Lima Bean is a Very Vigorous and Prolific Pole lima butter bean with vines that grow as tall as 10 feet and produce record yields of 8 inch pods  by 1-1/4 inches wide. The pods are filled with 5 to 6 Large, white, flat lima beans.   This Lima will continue to grow and produce up until frost if kept picked. Excellent variety for freezing. How to Grow Pole Beans Pole Bean Varieties Bush Bean Varieties How to Grow Bush Beans Companion Plant Guide Botanical Name - Phaseolus lunatus Treated - Yes Bean Type - Shell Pod Color - Straight, Flat, Smooth, Green Seed Color - White or green Germination Time - 6-18 Days Days to Maturity - 88 Days Maximum Height - 20-24 inches Spread -  Upright (Pole) Fruit / Blossom Size - 3-5 in Pods Disease Resistant  Breed - Self Pollinated Germination Rate – 90% Lifec