Lima Bean

Common Name: Lima Bean

Scientific Name: Phaseolus lunatus

USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual

Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 3 (75)

Sun: Full sun

Water: water well after sowing, do not overwater, but water regularly, avoiding soggy soil conditions

Soil: cover 1 inch with well-drained soil, rich in organic material, fertilizing regularly

Temperature: 18 to 29 degrees Celsius (66 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: space seeds 3 to 6 inches apart in rows about 2 to 3 feet apart

Germination Time: 6 to 18 days

Sow outside about one to two weeks after the last frost as seedlings are very susceptible to frost and growth is slow in very cool temperatures.

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