Creamy, buttery beans available in bush and pole varieties. Heat-loving crop that needs a long warm season. Baby limas are more tender; large limas have richer flavor.
Planting calendar
Direct sow / transplant
2 weeks after your last spring frost.
Need warm soil (65°F+); do not soak seeds before planting as they crack; longer season than green beans
Spacing & harvest
Plant spacing: 4-6 inches
Row spacing: 24-30 inches
Days to harvest: 65-90 days
Ready when: Pods are plump and filled but still green; seeds should be tender, not starchy; shell promptly after picking
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