Phaseolus lunatus
Lima Bean
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Common Name:
Lima Bean
Foliage color:
GreenSun (From 0 to 5):
Water (From 0 to 5):
Maximum temperature:
30°C
Minimum temperature:
10°C
Maximum height:
75 cm
Maximum width:
25 cm
Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus) - Description
Phaseolus lunatus is a legume. It is grown for its seed, which is eaten as a vegetable. It is commonly known as the butter bean or lima bean.
Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus) - Growth
Needs full sun. Beans love the heat and are frost sensitive.
Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus) - Planting
Soak the newly potted bean seed once and then not water again until the bean germinates. This will prevent the seed from rotting.
Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus) - Pest
Pests include aphids, spider mites, whiteflies and cucumber beetles.
Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus) - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water when the plants are actively growing.
