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Lima Beans

October 2024 | Written by: New Castle County Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenaus

General information

Phaseolus lunatus, Lima Bean
Fabaceae family
Sunlight: full sun.
Soil conditions: loose, evenly moist, well drained soil.
Bush and pole varieties.

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

Lima Beans photo courtesy of Gail Hermenau.

Leaf Spot Disease photo courtesy of Gail Hermenau.

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This publication was created by Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenau. Photos courtesy of Gail Hermenau.

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