Bean - Butter 'Pappaluni'

Phaseolus lunatus L

• Heirloom from the Aspromonte Region, Calabria, Italy
• Flavour is particularly delicate
• Delicious young, podded and green or
• Dry and store as large white bean with a flattened, kidney shape
• Climbing vine reaching 3m
• Also known as butter bean or lima bean

Pappaluni dell'Aspromonte are a particularly tasty bean from the Aspromonte Region, Calabria, Italy - the southern tip of the mainland. They occupy an important place in the local gastronomic tradition. The white ‘Pappaluni’ are quite large, with a flattened, kidney shape. Their flavour is particularly delicate with a fleshy pulp and thin skin.

Traditionally grown in warm soil at 400 to 1200 meters above sea level in the Calabrian Alps, we have had great results and heavy harvests growing ‘Pappaluni’ Beans in our Southern Victoria, sea level position.

They are ideal for the preparation of side dishes, soups, or as Alison Scutella , owner and chief grower for ‘Scopri’ restaurant in Carlton, suggests braised in roasted cherry tomato sauce and served with stracciatella and toasted bread!

We received our first seed from Alison who received them from her Calabrese mother-in-law.

Known as butter beans or lima beans, Phaseolus lunatus originated in South America with two distinct gene pools.

Certified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic

SEED COUNT: 10 approx ,100 grams
Average:  750/kilo
Germination: Lot#18022 99% AUG 2023