Topic: Butter Beans

[Vez1]

Does anyone know where I can get seeds to grow butter beans? it's about the only bean I like.

[Diana]

I don't think they grow in this country - not seen any for sale or I'd have some too (OH's fave bean too)

Sorry, but hope I'm wrong

D ;)

[Squashmad]

Hi you can buy seeds from this Heirloom veg website - they are from America and are called Lima Beans over there -good luck! :)

[Squashmad]

OOps forgot to add the address!!!!!!!! It is -- http://www.seedfest.co.uk/seeds/beans/beans.html

[Diana]

They have a UK division too, but there was a post a while back about someone not receiving their order
 

[MarthaMad]

I was the one who never got the order from seedfest.

They finally shipped it, about 2 months after i ordered it, with no note of apology.

Won't be using them again !

[Diana]

Thanks Martha, I couldn't remember where the post was

D

[terrace max]

There's a runner bean called 'Czar' which you can leave to form beans. These are white and a good butter bean substitute. The pods are good too!

[Diana]

You might also like to look here

http://www.veganorganic.net/info2.html

see bottom of page under varieties