Red Willow Leaf
From Beancyclopedia
| Red Willow Leaf | |
|---|---|
| Uses | |
| Growth Habit | pole |
| Maturity | |
| Flower Color | |
| Pod Color | green |
| Seed Color | red |
| Seed Pattern | solid |
Name and History
First offered in the Seed Savers Exchange in 1984 by J.R. of North Carolina.
SSE Accession: LIMA/POLE 41
Uses
Shell or dry beans.
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, smaller. Solid red.
