65-85 Days to maturity. Phaseolus vulgaris . King of the Garden Pole Lima Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, pole, shell, lima bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Introduced in 1883 by Frank Platt. Frank had been selecting for limas that produce 6-seeded pods on a tall pole habit. Succeed, he did. Vines are 8-9 feet tall and yield tons of 8-inch pods one and a quarter inches wide. Said to have a rich, creamy, almost honey-like flavor, King of the Garden Pole Limas are an old-time favorite for their dependability and taste. ~25 seeds/oz.