Lima Bean
Phaseoluslunatus 'Baby Fordhook'

Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species: lunatus (loo-NAY-tus)
Cultivar: Baby Fordhook

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Danger

Bloom Color
Full Sun

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting

Category

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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow