Difference between revisions of "Red Willow Leaf"
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SSE Accession: LIMA/POLE 41 | SSE Accession: LIMA/POLE 41 | ||
Latest revision as of 21:50, 22 September 2016
| Red Willow Leaf | |
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| Uses | |
| Growth Habit | pole |
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| Flower Color | |
| Pod Color | green |
| Seed Color | red |
| Seed Pattern | solid |
Name and History
First offered in the Seed Savers Exchange in 1984 by Jack Rice of North Carolina.
SSE Accession: LIMA/POLE 41
Description
Growth:
Like other willow leaf limas, said to resist heat and drought. Leaves reportedly not as narrow as other willow leaf varieties. 90-95 days to maturity. Tall, productive vines.
Flowers:
Pods:
Flat and green.
Seeds:
Flat and small. Solid red.
Uses and Opinions
Shell or dry beans.
