North Pole

114 days to first dry pods. Pole/Large Lima. Originally called Winfield as it originated with a Mrs. Winfield of Painted Post, NY. Introduced to the seed trade by the Billy Hepler Seed Company starting in 1953. Billy started his company at the age of 12. A cross of Cowey and Christmas Limas. The original cross likely occurred in the 1940’s. After Billy’s dad passed in 1962, Hepler's inventory was sold to Farmer Seed & Nursery Company of Faribault, MN. Farmer's 1965 catalog states North Pole is new to their listings. No reference to North Pole can seem to be found anywhere prior to Farmer’s release in 1965. The name was probably changed for commercial reasons.