Description
50 Seeds per pack
(Baby Lima) (Phaseolus lunatus) 75 days. Shell or Dry Bean White Dixie Butterpeas are small, white, nearly round limas that will melt in your mouth. Pods are 5″ long and have 3 to 4 beans per pod. Plants have a bush growing habit and will reach approx. 20″ tall. Excellent for soups and baking. Delicious and prolific, high-yielding home garden variety. Great fro Southern gardens, as it does well in hot weather and dry conditions, but does well in all climates.
Planting Instructions for White Dixie Butterpea’s Bean Seeds
Sow beans 1-2″ deep, 2-6″ apart, in rows 18-36″ apart, in full sun after danger of frost. Soaking bean seeds in water 1-2 hours before planting speeds germination. Germination occurs in 4-16 days in soil 60-85°F. Provide support for heirloom pole bean varieties. For heirloom snap beans, harvest when beans are 3-6″ long. For dry beans, leave pods on plants until pods are dry, brown, and crisp, and beans are hard and rattle in pod, if more drying is needed when danger of frost has arrived, pick pods or pull entire plant and hang upside down to dry further.
FAQ:
What type of bean is the White Dixie Butterpea?
White Dixie Butterpeas are small, nearly round lima beans, also known as "baby limas".
How long does it take for these beans to mature?
They typically mature in about 75 days, making them a relatively fast-growing bean variety.
What is the growth habit and size of the White Dixie Butterpea plant?
The plants have a bush growing habit, reaching approximately 20 inches tall, and produce 5-inch pods with 3 to 4 beans each.
How are White Dixie Butterpeas commonly used in cooking?
They are excellent for soups and baking due to their creamy texture and rich flavor.
What climates are suitable for growing White Dixie Butterpeas?
While they perform exceptionally well in hot and dry Southern climates, they can also grow successfully in various climates.
Bud F. (verified owner) –
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