Grow Lima Bean seeds, a beloved and productive legume known for its rich flavor, smooth texture, and dependable harvests. Ideal for beginner and experienced gardeners, this vigorous bean variety produces abundant pods on compact plants that thrive in full sun and warm weather. Perfect for family gardens, raised beds, and traditional row planting, Lima Beans are easy to grow and provide excellent yields throughout the warm season.
These Non-GMO Lima Bean seeds perform best in well-drained soil, offering strong growth and consistent production with minimal care. Whether you’re building a home garden or expanding your backyard harvest, Lima Beans are a reliable, delicious, and nutritious addition to any garden.
Features
- Delicious and smooth-textured bean variety.
- Easy to grow and ideal for beginner gardeners.
- Produces abundant pods with reliable yields.
- Heat tolerant and thrives in full sun.
- Great for garden beds, raised beds, and rows.
- Non-GMO seed variety.
- Low-maintenance, high-productivity crop.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Lima Beans
- Plant Type: Legume vegetable plant
- Growth Habit: Bush or pole type depending on variety (commonly bush form in gardens)
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, open-pollinated
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–11 (warm-season crop)
- Growing Season: Spring and warm summer planting
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Days to Maturity: 65–90 days
- Germination Temperature: 70°F–95°F (21°C–35°C)
- Plant Height: 12–36 inches depending on type
- Plant Spacing: 3–6 inches for bush, 6–8 inches for pole types
- Soil Preference: Well-drained, loose soil
- Water Requirement: Moderate watering; do not overwater
- Support Needed: Bush types do not need support; pole types require trellis or poles
Planting Guide
- Direct sow seeds outdoors after soil and air are warm.
- Plant seeds 1–1.5 inches deep in loose, well-drained soil.
- Space bush beans 3–6 inches apart, or pole beans 6–8 inches apart.
- Choose a full sun location for best yields.
- Keep soil moderately moist but never waterlogged.
- Do not disturb roots during growth; beans do not transplant well.
- Provide a trellis for pole varieties to climb.
- Harvest when pods fill but remain tender.
- Continual picking encourages more pod production.