| Botanical name | Phaseolus lunatus |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Butter beans Lima bean |
| Origin | |
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Moderate Maintenance Med Maintenance – Requires moderate maintenance.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Soil | Moderately rich, well-drained |
| Planting Instructions | Pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water and sow in mid-spring indoors. Germination should take place within 10 days. When they are large enough to handle, plant the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out after the last expected frost. |
| Fruits | The fruits are 5-12 cm long, dehiscent pods with 2 to 4 seeds. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Plant near radishes, potatoes, eggplant, beets, strawberries and cucumbers, they are great companion plants. |
| Interesting Info | Butter beans are very good sources of proteins, minerals, dietary fibres and essential amino acid. They are also good sources of bioactive compounds. |
| Harvest | Ready for harvest 85 to 90 days after sowing seed. |
Phaseolus lunatus (Butter beans, Lima bean)
- Botanical name: Phaseolus lunatus
- Common name(s): Butter beans, Lima bean
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables
Plant description:
Butter bean is a herbaceous bush, or a twining vine with trifoliate leaves, white or violet flowers, and pods containing two to four seeds.
Family: Fabaceae
Synonym: –
Botanical pronunciation: –
Phaseolus lunatus requirements and features
info on these iconsModerate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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