Dixie Butterpea Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Dixie Butterpea is a small-seeded bush lima bean known for its tender, pea-sized beans and compact upright growth. It grows well in warm conditions and is suitable for home vegetable gardens.

Features

• Small-seeded bush lima bean variety
• Produces tender, pea-sized beans
• Compact, upright plant growth
• Suitable for home vegetable gardens
• Useful for fresh shelling and cooking
• Performs well in warm growing conditions
• Suitable for canning and freezing
• Generally reaches harvest in about 70–75 days

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus lunatus
• Common Name (US): Lima Bean / Butterbean
• Seed Type / Variety: Dixie Butterpea Bush Lima Bean
• Growth Habit: Bush, upright annual
• USDA Zones: 4–11
• Planting Season: Spring to summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: Spring through summer
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 7–14 days in warm, consistently moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 18–24 inches tall
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 3–6 inches apart