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Lima Beans
General information
- Phaseolus lunatus, Lima Bean
- Fabaceae family
- Sunlight: full sun.
- Soil conditions: loose, evenly moist, well drained soil.
- Bush and pole varieties.
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Successful cultivars
- Fordhook 242 (65 days) Bush type. Light green 4" pods, packed with 3-5 large beans.
- King of the Garden (105 days) Pole type. Can grow 12 ft., use sturdy support.
- Henderson bush (60-75 days) Bush type. Dwarf lima, very productive.
Common pests and diseases
- Leaf Spot Disease
- Bean Anthracnose
- Bean Rust
- Bean Root Rot
- Bean Blight
This publication was created by Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenau. Photos courtesy of Gail Hermenau.
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