Difference between revisions of "Calico Willow Leaf"
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| − | A simple name describing the bean's seed pattern and leaf type. First offered in the Seed Savers Exchange in 1985 by | + | A simple name describing the bean's seed pattern and leaf type. First offered in the Seed Savers Exchange in 1985 by J.R. of North Carolina. |
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Revision as of 08:56, 18 July 2013
| Calico Willow Leaf | |
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| Growth Habit | pole |
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| Flower Color | |
| Pod Color | green |
| Seed Color | white |
| Seed Pattern | calico |
Name and History
A simple name describing the bean's seed pattern and leaf type. First offered in the Seed Savers Exchange in 1985 by J.R. of North Carolina.
Uses
Shell or dry beans.
Description
Growth: Like other willow leaf limas, said to resist heat and drought. Leaves long, narrow, and pointed like the eponymous willow leaves. 65+ days to maturity. Tall, productive vines.
Flowers:
Pods: Flat and green. 2-4 seeds per pod.
Seeds: Flat, smaller. Described as "putty-colored," though it's unclear if by that they mean light brown or red-brown. At any rate, seeds are black and a light brown/red color, in the "calico" pattern like Christmas Limas.
