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Lima Bean

Phaseolus lunatus

Also known as: butter bean, sieva bean

Warm-season legume producing flat, starchy beans. Needs a longer warm season than green beans. Bush and pole types available.

Lima Bean

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing4–8″
Row Spacing24–30″
Planting Depth1–1.5″
Height18–36″
Spread8–12″
✗ Not Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Direct Sow (Spring)

2–9 weeks after last frost

Germination

7–14 days

Days to Harvest

65–90 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Zones 3–10

Cannot overwinter outdoors

Needs warmer soil than green beans—60°F minimum. Sensitive to cool wet conditions.

Companion Plants

No companion data available for this plant yet.

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