Phaseolus lunatus

Also known as the Chestnut, Large Speckled, Fagioli del Papa, or Giant Calico Lima Bean

The Christmas Lima bean is a large lima dating back to at least the 1840s, and can really stand up to heat and drought. Reaching heights of ten feet and highly productive, it can be eaten as a shell bean or dried. However, it earned a spot on the Ark of Taste for its flavor. Said to win over even the toughest lima bean-hater, with a flavor reminiscent of chestnuts and a texture akin to baked potatoes. The coolest thing? It keeps its beautiful pattern when cooked!

Pole habit

90 days

Minimum 15 seeds

Slow Foods Ark of Taste Variety