We received a note from Dr. Gavin Kemp's son Leon that Dr. Kemp passed away March 24th, 2009...Read More />
Leon's comments about 'Limelight'
Quoting:When the beans are picked prior to full maturation (drying), they taste very similar to green bean seeds, quite buttery, and not overly starchy. (I say this from personal experience, being one of the first 5 people on the planet to eat them)
The other note, the that the developer of Limelight, Dr Gavin Kemp, passed away in Victoria, BC, Canada, last week.
I can remember my dad coming home laughing one day. It seems that the British government had ordered 50 tons of seed, and he did not even have 50 POUNDS (at the time).
'Limelight' beans are wonderful while still young and green (bean seeds about 1/2" long, rather than the full 3/4")
According to one vendor's description, "An excellent shelly or dry bean. Compact plants set light green to white seeds which are similar ...Read Morein shape, color and taste to baby limas, except sweeter, with a buttery texture. Very early for a dry bean, much easier to grow than limas." (60 days shell, 85 days dry)
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We received a note from Dr. Gavin Kemp's son Leon that Dr. Kemp passed away March 24th, 2009
According to one vendor's description, "An excellent shelly or dry bean. Compact plants set light green to white seeds which are similar ...Read More