Lima bean

Phaseolus lunatus

Phaseolus

Fabaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 6–11

Lima bean grows best in warm, sunny conditions with consistent moisture and rich, well-drained soil. Provide support for climbing varieties and avoid overwatering, which can cause root rot and poor pod set. Plant after the last frost and harvest pods when plump for the best flavor and yield.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 48″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Consistently To Keep Soil Evenly Moist During Flowering And Pod Development, Reduce After Harvest

Temperature

-10° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Deep

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Andaman Is.

Angola

Argentina Northeast

Argentina Northwest

Assam

Bahamas

Bangladesh

Belize

Benin

Bismarck Archipelago

Bolivia

Brazil Northeast

Brazil South

Brazil Southeast

Brazil West-Central

Cameroon

Cape Verde

Caroline Is.

Central African Repu

China North-Central

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

Safety & Use

🍳 Culinary

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 3, 2021 by Suwandi PETRUS (cc-by-sa)

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