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How to grow Lima Bean Christmas

Phaseolus lunatus

Type
Bean
Zones
USDA zones 5–11
Sun
Full
Time to harvest
85–95 days
Spacing
6″ apart
Density
4 per sq ft
Habit
Climbing
Frost tolerance
Tender
Sowing
Direct sow
Start indoors
0 weeks before last frost

Care

  • Water Weekly
  • Trellis Required
  • Harvest As needed
  • Mulch As needed

Notes

Large maroon-and-white speckled pole lima; vines to 6-8 ft require strong support; chestnut-flavored extra-large beans used fresh or dried.

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