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Lima Bean growing guide

Warm-season bean producing large creamy seeds. Bush and climbing types are available.

Lima Bean
Wikimedia Commons · Roger Culos · CC BY-SA 3.0
7-14 daysGermination
75-100 daysHarvest
25 cmSpacing
3 cmSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
2.5 cm/weekWater
6-7pH

Planting calendar by climate

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ClimateSowTransplant / PlantHarvest
TropicalJan - DecJan - DecJan - Dec
SubtropicalJul - OctSep - DecNov - May
MediterraneanAug - OctOct - DecDec - Apr
TemperateMar - MayMay - JunJul - Oct
CoolApr - MayJunAug - Oct
AridJul - SepSep - OctNov - Mar

Good companions

Corn, Cucumber, Carrot

Avoid near

Onion, Garlic

Growing note

Needs warm soil to germinate well; avoid overwatering cold seed.

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