Phaseolus lunatus 'Burpee's Best'
Pole Lima Bean
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Pole Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Burpee's Best') - Description
Pole limas yield much more heavily and longer than bush types. Big plants can get 12' tall. Sow seeds 4-6" apart, thin seedlings to 1' apart. A packet (60 seeds) will plant a 30' row; 1 lb., a 240' row. Burpee's Best. Like Fordhook bush lima, with higher yields and bigger pods. Superb fresh or frozen. Burpee Bred. Sun. Proven tops for productivity, flavor and wide adaptability.
Pole Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Burpee's Best') - Growth
Needs full sun. Beans love the heat and are frost sensitive.
Pole Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Burpee's Best') - Planting
Soak the newly potted bean seed once and then not water again until the bean germinates. This will prevent the seed from rotting.
Pole Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Burpee's Best') - Pest
Pests include aphids, spider mites, whiteflies and cucumber beetles.
Pole Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Burpee's Best') - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water when the plants are actively growing.
