White Dixie Butter Pea Lima Bean Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Lima beans cannot survive cold weather, so plant them well after the last frost when the soil temperature is at least 70 degrees. Plant White Dixie Butter pea lima bean seeds in a sunny location about 5" apart, "eye" side down, and 1" deep, in rows 24" to 36" apart. Germination may be slow. The soil should be enriched with compost or other organic matter, and deeply worked.
Growing: Thin to 8" apart, but do not transplant. Do not over-water, since this can cause the seedlings to rot. Keep weeds under control before the plants start blossoming, since disturbing the plants while they are in bloom can cause the blossoms to drop off.
Harvesting: The first harvest should be about 70 days after germination. Pick the beans when the pod begins to fill out and feels firm. Generally, the smaller the bean the more tender it will taste. Prompt picking actually increases the harvest, while leaving the pods on the plant too long results in tough beans.
Seed Saving: Varieties of lima, runner, or fava beans will cross pollinate. To prevent cross pollination, isolate the plants you are saving for seed from these other varieties by at least a half a mile. Near the end of the growing season, allow the beans to dry completely on the vine; the pods will be light brown, and the seeds will rattle inside. Remove the seeds from the pods. After White Dixie Butter pea lima bean seeds are completely dry, store them in a cool, dry place for up to a year.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Phaseolus lunatus
Type: Open Pollinated, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 60
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Green
Dixie Butter Pea
Can't find anywhere else
These Butterpea seeds are not available in local markets because of a crop failure last year.
Great service!
My order arrived on time and we got our seeds right in the ground. Looking forward to delicious butter peas!
Seed order
I received my seed order in a very timely manner and was impressed with the quality of the seeds and the excellent packaging. I will definitely be ordering from this source in the future.
Great Source!
My local seed supplier ran out of Dixie Butterpeas. I turned to Everwilde. WoW! I received the seeds in 2 days and I love the packaging and quality of seeds. Thank you!
Service
Absolutely satisfied with timely service!
Good stuff
My first time ordering seed from this company.
It arrived sooner than expected.
Love the packaging.
If germination rate is good I will be ordering again.
White Dixie butter pea
Tried these several years ago. They are creamy and taste so good. Have given to friends and neighbors they liked them too. Very easy to grow.
Excellent so far
The shipment of seeds arrived quickly. The packaging of the seeds looks superb. There are detailed instructions on the package. I won't be able to see how the seeds grow for awhile, but am looking forward to getting started.
good service/quick repsonse
Everwilde was the only site i could find with the seeds i wanted, they shipped quickly. Their product grows well and produces great. will buy again
Butterbean
Tinely delivery. Exactly what I wanted
Love these beans
Order came fast and just what I wanted, at a very fair price.
Dixie butter peas
3rd time purchasing. Great product, great return.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Lima beans cannot survive cold weather, so plant them well after the last frost when the soil temperature is at least 70 degrees. Plant White Dixie Butter pea lima bean seeds in a sunny location about 5" apart, "eye" side down, and 1" deep, in rows 24" to 36" apart. Germination may be slow. The soil should be enriched with compost or other organic matter, and deeply worked.
Growing: Thin to 8" apart, but do not transplant. Do not over-water, since this can cause the seedlings to rot. Keep weeds under control before the plants start blossoming, since disturbing the plants while they are in bloom can cause the blossoms to drop off.
Harvesting: The first harvest should be about 70 days after germination. Pick the beans when the pod begins to fill out and feels firm. Generally, the smaller the bean the more tender it will taste. Prompt picking actually increases the harvest, while leaving the pods on the plant too long results in tough beans.
Seed Saving: Varieties of lima, runner, or fava beans will cross pollinate. To prevent cross pollination, isolate the plants you are saving for seed from these other varieties by at least a half a mile. Near the end of the growing season, allow the beans to dry completely on the vine; the pods will be light brown, and the seeds will rattle inside. Remove the seeds from the pods. After White Dixie Butter pea lima bean seeds are completely dry, store them in a cool, dry place for up to a year.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Phaseolus lunatus
Type: Open Pollinated, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 60
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Green
Reviews
Review
Dixie Butter Pea
Review
Can't find anywhere else
These Butterpea seeds are not available in local markets because of a crop failure last year.
Review
Great service!
My order arrived on time and we got our seeds right in the ground. Looking forward to delicious butter peas!
Review
Seed order
I received my seed order in a very timely manner and was impressed with the quality of the seeds and the excellent packaging. I will definitely be ordering from this source in the future.
Review
Great Source!
My local seed supplier ran out of Dixie Butterpeas. I turned to Everwilde. WoW! I received the seeds in 2 days and I love the packaging and quality of seeds. Thank you!
Review
Service
Absolutely satisfied with timely service!
Review
Good stuff
My first time ordering seed from this company.
It arrived sooner than expected.
Love the packaging.
If germination rate is good I will be ordering again.
Review
White Dixie butter pea
Tried these several years ago. They are creamy and taste so good. Have given to friends and neighbors they liked them too. Very easy to grow.
Review
Excellent so far
The shipment of seeds arrived quickly. The packaging of the seeds looks superb. There are detailed instructions on the package. I won't be able to see how the seeds grow for awhile, but am looking forward to getting started.
Review
good service/quick repsonse
Everwilde was the only site i could find with the seeds i wanted, they shipped quickly. Their product grows well and produces great. will buy again
Review
Butterbean
Tinely delivery. Exactly what I wanted
Review
Love these beans
Order came fast and just what I wanted, at a very fair price.
Review
Dixie butter peas
3rd time purchasing. Great product, great return.