King of the Garden
Lima Bean
Heirloom
Phaseolus lunatus
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Fabaceae (Pea family) · Genus: Phaseolus
Characteristics
Color
White
Flavor
Sweet
Growth Habit
Pole
Intended Use
Dry BeanFresh Shell
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
United States
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Germination
7–14 days
at 60–85 °F
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Days to Maturity
102–105 days
Plant Height
8–10 ft
Fruit Size
5–8 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
14-16 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1–1 1/2 in
Seed Spacing
3–6 in
Row Spacing
24–36 in
Thin To
4–6 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
75–85 °F
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Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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