Christmas Pole Bean

Pole beans are tall vining plants that need to be grown on a trellis. Produces many large, red and white lima beans. The bean's chestnut flavor combined with its festive coloring are the reason for the name Christmas Lima. The Christmas Lima has a buttery flavor and creamy texture.

Plant in full sun, in soil amended with compost and a good vegetable fertilizer. Space each plant 5 inches apart and water regularly.

Let the large pods dry on the vine. When the pods are dry and the beans inside are hardened, pull them from the vine. Remove the beans from their shells, lay the beans out to dry for another week if necessary. Store in an airtight container.