Phaseolus lunatus

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Phaseolus lunatus
Family Leguminosae
Genus Phaseolus
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Common Name(s) Lima bean, Butter bean, Bean
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The Lima beans will need soaking and then boiling before eating. This crop has an minimum optimum growing temperature of 16C and a maximum optimum growing temperature of 28C. You should amend your soil with well-rotted manure or compost, Sow the seed 2in deep and keep your soil evenly moist. For the best flavour and texture, harvest the pods when the beans show through the pod.

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Light to medium moderately deep well drained soil, with low salinity and moderately fertile,
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Height (m) : 0.3 - 0.6
Spread (m) : 0.2 - 0.3
Growth Habit : Bushy, Columnar/Upright
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