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Phaseolus limensis

Beans are among the most important food crops, economically and nutritionally, in the world. The pods of Lima beans contain beans that can be cooked or dried for later use. Lima beans may be grown in all parts of the U.S. and southern Canada. Lima beans and baby Lima beans do best where summers are long and hot, and night temperatures remain above 50 degrees for a period of at least two months.
Lima beans grow best in soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. Where frost is expected in winter, sow bush variety Lima bean seeds about the date the last spring frost is due, and make additional plantings every two weeks until about eight weeks before the first fall frost is due, to ensure continuous harvest all summer. Pole varieties need to be planted only once, and will produce until frost if all pods are picked. Harvest when beans inside the pods are fully formed.

	'Sieva', baby Lima. Three to four beans per pod, with a delicious nutlike flavor. Keep picked to maintain productivity. Ready to harvest in 90 days.
	'Baby Fordhook', Lima bean. Three to four thick, small dark green beans in each 2 3/4" pod. Heavy bearer. Ready to harvest in 70 days.

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