Phaseolus lunatus 'Burpee's Fordhook'

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:

30 cm

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Burpee's Fordhook') - Description

The most famous lima bean in the world, more popular today than when introduced by Burpee in 1907! A "potato" type lima with a mouth-watering chestnut flavor. Delicious fresh and excellent for freezing. Ready to pick about 75 days after sowing. GARDEN HINTS: Lima bean seeds require warmer soil and air temperatures than snap beans to germinate. Cultivate or mulch to keep weed-free, but do not work or handle plants when leaves are wet.

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Burpee's Fordhook') - Growth

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

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Burpee's Fordhook') - 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 'Burpee's Fordhook') - Pest

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

Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Burpee's Fordhook') - Soil and irrigation

Needs regular water when the plants are actively growing.