King of the Garden - Revision history

CAClark at 21:35, 19 February 2015

2015-02-19T21:35:05Z

2015-02-19T21:27:38Z

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[[Category:Lima Bean Varieties]]

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 == Name and History ==
-Developed by Frank S. Platt of New Haven, Connecticut and introduced in 1883.  Frank started with the variety Large White and refined it over the years, selecting for plants bearing 5-6 seeds per pod.  It was picked up by seed companies of the time and marketed under a variety of names, including: Platt's Improved, Platt King Lima,
+Developed by Frank S. Platt of New Haven, Connecticut and introduced in 1883 or 1885.  Frank started with the variety Large White and refined it over the years, selecting for plants bearing 5-6 seeds per pod.  It was picked up by seed companies of the time and marketed under a variety of names, including Platt's Improved and Platt King Lima.
 == Description ==
 {{Description
-|Growth=Sturdy, productive vines 8-10 feet tall.
+|Growth=Sturdy, productive vines 8-10+ feet tall.
 |Flowers=
-|Pods=Green, flat, and large; 4-6 inches long.  4-6 seeds per pod.
+|Pods=Green, flat, and large; 4-7 inches long.  4-6 seeds per pod.
 |Seeds= Very large.  Flat and white.
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 [[Category:Lima Bean Varieties]]
 [[Category:USA]]

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		+	{{limabox
		+	\|image=
		+	\|Uses=shell, dry
		+	\|Growth Habit=pole
		+	\|Maturity=late
		+	\|Flower Color=
		+	\|Pod Color= green
		+	\|Seed Color=white
		+	\|Seed Pattern=solid
		+	}}
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		+	__NOTOC__
		+	== Name and History ==
		+	Developed by Frank S. Platt of New Haven, Connecticut and introduced in 1883. Frank started with the variety Large White and refined it over the years, selecting for plants bearing 5-6 seeds per pod. It was picked up by seed companies of the time and marketed under a variety of names, including: Platt's Improved, Platt King Lima,
		+
		+	== Description ==
		+	{{Description
		+	\|Growth=Sturdy, productive vines 8-10 feet tall.
		+	\|Flowers=
		+	\|Pods=Green, flat, and large; 4-6 inches long. 4-6 seeds per pod.
		+	\|Seeds= Very large. Flat and white.
		+	}}
		+	== Uses and Opinions ==
		+	Shell or dry. An American garden favorite for over 100 years. Big buttery seeds with great flavor.
		+	== Gallery ==
		+	<gallery mode=packed widths="300px" heights="300px">
		+	</gallery>
		+
	[[Category:Lima Bean Varieties]]		[[Category:Lima Bean Varieties]]
		+	[[Category:USA]]