Large Lima Beans Seeds - Flower, 15 seeds

Quantity: 15 Seeds / pack

Large Lima Beans (Phaseolus lunatus) are a warm-season vegetable grown for their large, buttery seeds, delicious fresh, canned, or frozen. Both bush and pole types are grown from seed; bush types mature earlier and suit smaller gardens, while pole types climb and yield over a longer season. This packet contains 15 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Large Lima Beans
• Botanical Name: Phaseolus lunatus
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Moderate; about 1 inch per week
• Growth Habit: Bush types 2-3 feet tall; pole types climb up to 10 feet
• Soil Type: Well-draining, neutral soil (pH 6-7)
• Planting Time: 2-3 weeks after the last frost, when soil is warm
• Days to Maturity: 75-90 days

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow 2-3 weeks after the last frost, when soil is consistently at least 65°F (18°C). Lima beans are frost-tender and need warm soil.
• Soil: Well-draining, well-aerated soil with pH 6-7. Beans fix their own nitrogen, so heavy nitrogen fertilizer is not needed.
• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Watering: Water about 1 inch per week; keep plants evenly watered during flowering and pod fill.
• Spacing: Plant 1 inch deep and 2-3 inches apart in rows 24-36 inches apart. Give pole types a sturdy trellis or poles to climb.
• Germination: Germination takes 7-18 days in warm soil at 65-85°F (18-29°C). Cold soil can cause seeds to rot before sprouting.
• Harvest: Harvest in 75-90 days. Pick pods when the beans inside are plump but still green and tender; avoid letting pods become woody and bitter.
• Tips: Succession-sow every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest. Time the crop so pods set before the hottest part of summer.