Jackson Wonder Lima Bean
Phaseolus lunatus
A popular old heirloom with great yields!
A popular old heirloom variety with great yields of medium-sized beans that are meaty and delicious, fresh or dried. A beautiful mottled mix of buff, purple, and black, the dry beans cook up buttery and soft. An excellent choice for slow cookers and stews. The compact plants are hardy and drought tolerant.
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| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Seeds | $3.99 | In Stock | |
| 75 Seeds | $7.49 | Out of Stock | |
| 4 Ounces | $12.99 | In Stock |
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Beans are fun, fast-growing plants that take little care to perform well.
It makes sense to inoculate beans before sowing, which boosts the nitrogen levels of your garden soil with no work whatsoever. Inoculant is available at garden centers.
Sow bean seeds about three or four inches apart in the row. Lima beans are frost tender and thrive in warm conditions, wait to plant until last frost has passed. Plant in full sun, and provide a sturdy trellis for beans to climb, such as individual stakes, netting, or twine tied from a tall overhang and pinned to the ground. Will grow to 3' tall. Thinning is not necessary, but do keep the plants weeded, especially when young. Will bear for many weeks, continuing to set pods until frost. Use as a shelly bean or as a dry bean for baked beans and soups.
| Days to Germination | 7-10 |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 66 |
| Planting Depth | 1" |
| Spacing in Row | 4"-8" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 36" |
| Height at Maturity | up to 36" |
| Width at Maturity | 24" |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |