Phaseolus lunatus 'Henderson's Bush'

Lima Bean

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Common Name:

Lima Bean

Plant Type:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

3

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Henderson's Bush') - Description

Buttery baby lima. Pods 2 3/4in. long, 3/4in wide have 3-4 small, green limas which turn white when dried. Ready to pick about 70 days after sowing. GARDEN HINTS: Cultivate or mulch to keep week-free, but do not work or handle plants when leaves are wet. CULINARY HINT! Plant one of Burpee's Hybrid sweet corn varieties and treat yourself to garden-fresh succotash.

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Henderson's Bush') - Growth

Needs full sun. Beans love the heat and are frost sensitive.

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Henderson's Bush') - 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 'Henderson's Bush') - Pest

Pests include aphids, spider mites, whiteflies and cucumber beetles.

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Henderson's Bush') - Soil and irrigation

Needs regular water when the plants are actively growing.