Lima Bean 'Henderson's Green Seeded Baby Lima'

Phaseoluslunatus

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
lunatus (loo-NAY-tus)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
N/A
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Seed Type
Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Days to Maturity
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hampton, Illinois

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Jamestown, Ohio

Radford, Virginia

Troy, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Lake Charles, LA (Zone 9a) | April 2012 | positive

I have several of these beans in the garden and they seem to take off fairly well. I wasnt too sure since i started indoor germination b...Read More

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Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

This is one of the best limas in my opinion. It's great green or dried.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | positive

This is the Gran'Pappy of all the green seeded baby limas. It is still a good one. Some of newer cultivars have improved vigor or uniform...Read More

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