Lima Bean — "Aubrey deane"

Phaseolus lunatus

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Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness zone	10-12 Learn more
Light requirement	Full sun
Water requirement	Moist
Soil type	Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Soil pH	6.0-6.8
Physical characteristics
Height	61cm
Cultivation details
Life cycle	Perennial
Layer	Vines
Spacing	15-25cm
Propagation method	Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant
Germination time	7-18 days
Germination temperature	15-21°c (60-70°f)
Seed viability	3-5 years
Seed planting depth	4-5 cm
Days to harvest	65-90
1000 Seed Weight (g)	456.4
Uses
Utility	Nitrogen fixer
Edible	True
Edible parts	Leaves, Seed, Seedpod
Warning	Susceptible to blight, Susceptible to mosaic, Susceptible to anthracnose, Frost sensitive
Names
Alternate name	Butter bean, Sieva bean
Taxonomy
Family	Fabaceae, Leguminosae
Origin and spread
Native to	Panamá
Introduced into	Zimbabwe
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Created: 2022-03-12 19:00:31 UTC
Last updated: 2023-09-22 16:55:36 UTC by permabot

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