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On butterbeans~~

After much digging around online, I can report this: butterbeans and limas are close relatives, but not the same beans. Butterbeans are also known as sievas or Carolina beans. Clemson has seeds!

http://virtual.clemson.edu/groups/seed/heirloom.htm
278 posted on 10/01/2013 2:14:50 PM PDT by Nepeta
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On growing potatoes from 'true potato seeds':

http://www.tomwagnerseeds.com/index.php/potatoes/tps.html

Yes, seeds, not seed potatoes. I'm thinking of growing some of these for the flowers.
279 posted on 10/01/2013 2:24:25 PM PDT by Nepeta
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