Lima Bean-King of the Garden
Lima Bean-King of the Garden

Lima Bean-King of the Garden

Brand: Whitwam Organics
Item Number: 3100-01

Regular price $5.20 On Sale

Estimated Arrival: Between Jun 03 and Jun 08. * ETA for USA only

Lima Bean-King of the Garden

Phaseolus lunatus HEIRLOOM

This plant is a favorite pod, with cream colored seeds. Like a pole bean, it does require vertical trellising. These beans are large with 4-6 per pod. They have a honey-like taste, are a reliable grower, and can be stored by drying, freezing, or canning. Production continues approximately to the end of the season. These legumes are low-glycemic index food and good for diabetic persons, rich in soluble fibers and regulate your blood pressure.

Days to germination

 5-8 days

Days to maturity

65-85 days

Life cycle

Annual

Plant time

Late Spring to early summer 

Spacing

30 inches

Sun

Full sun

Soil temperature

70-85 degrees

Optimum soil P.H

6.0-6.8

Height

8-10 feet

Harvest

Summer to Fall

Lima Bean-King of the Garden

Phaseolus lunatus HEIRLOOM

This plant is a favorite pod, with cream colored seeds. Like a pole bean, it does require vertical trellising. These beans are large with 4-6 per pod. They have a honey-like taste, are a reliable grower, and can be stored by drying, freezing, or canning. Production continues approximately to the end of the season. These legumes are low-glycemic index food and good for diabetic persons, rich in soluble fibers and regulate your blood pressure.

Days to germination

 5-8 days

Days to maturity

65-85 days

Life cycle

Annual

Plant time

Late Spring to early summer 

Spacing

30 inches

Sun

Full sun

Soil temperature

70-85 degrees

Optimum soil P.H

6.0-6.8

Height

8-10 feet

Harvest

Summer to Fall