Giant Calico Pole Lima Bean Organic Seeds (Phaseolus lunatus) – Striking multicolored beans with rich, buttery flavor. This vigorous climber produces large pods packed with giant heirloom lima beans.

Minimum: 20+ Seeds

Meet one of the most stunning and flavorful legumes in the garden—Giant Calico Pole Lima Beans! These vigorous heirloom climbers produce large, easy-to-harvest pods filled with beautifully mottled beans in shades of white, deep burgundy, and violet. Also known as Christmas Lima Beans, this variety is prized for its rich, nutty, buttery flavor and smooth, creamy texture when cooked.

With strong, twining vines reaching up to 10 feet, this pole-type lima bean loves a trellis or fence and rewards growers with prolific harvests throughout the season. Whether you’re drying them for winter stews or enjoying them fresh in succotash, this is a standout performer for home gardens and heirloom collectors alike.

Why You'll Love It:

🌈 Striking Appearance – Large, multicolored beans that are as beautiful as they are tasty
🍽️ Rich, Buttery Flavor – Ideal for soups, stews, and side dishes
🌿 Vigorous Pole Growth – Climbs tall structures, maximizing garden space
🌱 Heirloom & Organic – Grown without synthetic chemicals; true-to-type legacy seed
🌾 High Yielding – Produces generously over a long season
📦 Dual Use – Can be eaten fresh or dried for long-term storage

Growing Information:

☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
📏 Plant Spacing: 4–6 inches apart with rows 24–36 inches apart
📐 Trellis Height: 6–10 feet recommended
📆 Days to Maturity: 75–90 days
🌱 Planting Depth: 1–1.5 inches
💧 Water Needs: Moderate and consistent
🔥 Heat Tolerance: Excellent; thrives in warm climates
🧊 Frost Sensitivity: Very; plant after last frost

Pro Tips for Success:

• Soak seeds overnight before planting to speed up germination.

• Provide sturdy support early; vines are aggressive climbers.

• Harvest pods when plump for fresh shelling, or allow to dry fully on the vine for dry beans.

• Avoid overwatering, especially once pods begin to mature.

Perfect For:

🪴 Backyard gardeners and homesteaders
🍲 Slow-cooked comfort food recipes
🎨 Heirloom seed savers and collectors
🌿 Vertical gardening and space efficiency
🌞 Hot-climate gardens looking for resilience and productivity

🫘 Giant Beans, Giant Flavor

Giant Calico Pole Limas are show-stoppers in the garden and the kitchen. Whether you're preserving heirloom genetics, experimenting with old-fashioned flavors, or growing a conversation piece for your next garden tour, this variety brings history, color, and comfort to every harvest.

👉 Plant now and climb toward a harvest of bold beauty and buttery bites!