Years ago (at least 30, but probably closer to 40), a co-worker had some lavender/purple lima beans in his lunch; his Grandmother was kind enough to send me a few seeds. She called them "Blue Speckled pole lima beans". They were a speckled bean that turned purple when cooked. Long shot, I know - but if anyone has heard of these or knows where I might find some seed, I would be very grateful for the information. I have googled, but haven't found any info. Thanks for reading this post!
Seed Looking for a type of bean seed I had many years ago
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kyrsyan
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I found Violet's Mixed Color Butterbean at Southern Exposure Seed Exchange.
Ebay has someone selling organic purple lima beans. That's literally the name to search for.
Gurney has Dixie Speckled Butterpea.
I found a name of "Purple Burgundy" for one variety.
Maybe one of those. After reading a few descriptions, it may be that they are being listed as a type of pole bean rather than as a lima or butter bean specifically.
Ebay has someone selling organic purple lima beans. That's literally the name to search for.
Gurney has Dixie Speckled Butterpea.
I found a name of "Purple Burgundy" for one variety.
Maybe one of those. After reading a few descriptions, it may be that they are being listed as a type of pole bean rather than as a lima or butter bean specifically.
Here is a thread on a different forum about them and it lists a few varieties.
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Fresh Lima beans turn purple when cooked?
This is my first attempt at growing limas. The seed packet that I bought shows green lima beans. Just harvested some yesterday and cooked them fresh for supper...when raw they are white just like they are supposed to be..when I cooked them however they turned purple? I have never seen beans like...
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Babs
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Sorry, I can't help you on your search. I don't really like Lima beans at all.
One of the most underrated beans, imo, is Black Eyed Peas. Except for my southern relatives,
I don't know anyone who uses them. I love them mixed with black beans and small navy beans in my chili,
and I prefer them in all of my mexican dishes. So much flavor!! Just Black Eyed Peas and cornbread is a fine meal.
Sorry for the thread drift. LOL
One of the most underrated beans, imo, is Black Eyed Peas. Except for my southern relatives,
I don't know anyone who uses them. I love them mixed with black beans and small navy beans in my chili,
and I prefer them in all of my mexican dishes. So much flavor!! Just Black Eyed Peas and cornbread is a fine meal.
Sorry for the thread drift. LOL
