Phaseolus lunatus 'Florida Speckled Butter'

Lima Bean

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Common Name:

Lima Bean

Plant Type:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

3

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Florida Speckled Butter') - Description

Broad, flat, medium-green pods, 3 1/4 by 7/8", containing beans of light brown, splashed with maroon. Popular in the South. Bears over a long season and withstands heat and drought. Ready to harvest in 85 days.

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Florida Speckled Butter') - Growth

Needs full sun. Beans love the heat and are frost sensitive.

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Florida Speckled Butter') - Planting

Soak the newly potted bean seed once and then not water again until the bean germinates. This will prevent the seed from rotting.

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Florida Speckled Butter') - Pest

Pests include aphids, spider mites, whiteflies and cucumber beetles.

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Florida Speckled Butter') - Soil and irrigation

Needs regular water when the plants are actively growing.