King of the Garden Lima Pole Bean Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Because pole lima beans cannot survive cold weather, plant King of the Garden lima pole bean seeds well after the last frost; the soil temperature should be at least 70 degrees. Place the seeds 2" deep and 10" apart in rows 30-36" apart, allowing them to grow on a trellis or other vertical support as soon as they emerge from the soil. If using a teepee structure, plant them in groups of 5-6 plants per pole. The soil should be enriched with compost or other organic matter, and deeply worked; lima beans appreciate full sun. Germination may be slow.
Growing: Keep the soil moist to ensure healthy plants and a productive crop, taking care not to disturb the blossoms as they form. Mulch helps conserve moisture, control weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
Harvesting: The first harvest should be approximately 85-90 days after germination. Pick pole lima beans when the pod begins to fill out and feels firm. Generally, the smaller the bean the more tender it will taste. Prompt picking actually increases the harvest, while leaving the pods on the plant too long results in tough beans.
Seed Saving: Near the end of the growing season, allow the beans to dry completely on the vine; the pods will be light brown, and the seeds will rattle inside. Remove the seeds from the pods. After the King of the Garden lima pole bean seeds are completely dry, store them in a cool, dry place for up to a year.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Phaseolus lunatus
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 20
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 100 Inches
Color: Green
Best butter bean
Alone or mixed with corn for great succotash you can't beat this bean. Thrives well on cattle panels.
Awesome flavor
Everwilde has the best packaging in the mail order seed business. I grew these last year and I am repeating them again this year as our family was so pleased with these beans
Bean Seeds
Ordered the King of the Garden pole lima bean seeds. Seeds were very well packaged and good quantity. Now got to get them growing. Well done. Thanks
Butter beans
A favorite of mind , I’m ready start growing this product
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Because pole lima beans cannot survive cold weather, plant King of the Garden lima pole bean seeds well after the last frost; the soil temperature should be at least 70 degrees. Place the seeds 2" deep and 10" apart in rows 30-36" apart, allowing them to grow on a trellis or other vertical support as soon as they emerge from the soil. If using a teepee structure, plant them in groups of 5-6 plants per pole. The soil should be enriched with compost or other organic matter, and deeply worked; lima beans appreciate full sun. Germination may be slow.
Growing: Keep the soil moist to ensure healthy plants and a productive crop, taking care not to disturb the blossoms as they form. Mulch helps conserve moisture, control weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
Harvesting: The first harvest should be approximately 85-90 days after germination. Pick pole lima beans when the pod begins to fill out and feels firm. Generally, the smaller the bean the more tender it will taste. Prompt picking actually increases the harvest, while leaving the pods on the plant too long results in tough beans.
Seed Saving: Near the end of the growing season, allow the beans to dry completely on the vine; the pods will be light brown, and the seeds will rattle inside. Remove the seeds from the pods. After the King of the Garden lima pole bean seeds are completely dry, store them in a cool, dry place for up to a year.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Phaseolus lunatus
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 20
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 100 Inches
Color: Green
Reviews
Review
Best butter bean
Alone or mixed with corn for great succotash you can't beat this bean. Thrives well on cattle panels.
Review
Awesome flavor
Everwilde has the best packaging in the mail order seed business. I grew these last year and I am repeating them again this year as our family was so pleased with these beans
Review
Bean Seeds
Ordered the King of the Garden pole lima bean seeds. Seeds were very well packaged and good quantity. Now got to get them growing. Well done. Thanks
Review
Butter beans
A favorite of mind , I’m ready start growing this product