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Big Mama Lima Bean Seeds

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80 days. Phaseolus lunatus. Open Pollinated. Big Mama Lima Bean. The plant produces record yields of large 8" long lima beans. It is a popular heirloom pole lima bean variety prized for its exceptionally large pods and beans. This is one of the largest lima beans on the market, producing record crops until frost. It will fill a teaspoon, it is so big! Beans are pale green when fresh and turn white when dried. Excellent variety for freezing. Easy to Grow. Needs the support of a strong pole or trellis as the plant has 8 to 10 ft. vines. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from New Jersey, USA.

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Lot No: 101821

Germination: 85%

Seeds Per Pound: 450

Plant Height: 8 to 10 ft. vines

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Lima Bean Phaseolus lunatus

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

1 to 1 1/2"

above 65 F

5 to 8 days

Full Sun

Spring

USDA Hardiness Zone

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Space After Thinning

Days to Harvest

N/A

4 to 8"

30"

4 to 8"

65 - 85 days

Lima Bean Planting Information:

Lima beans are both bush and pole. The difference is that bush varieties grow faster, but pole varieties yield more and for a longer period of time. They are not cold hardy plants. Do not plant until the soil is warm. Lima beans have a harder time sprouting than other beans. Plant your Lima bean seeds outdoors directly in the soil, 14 days after your last frost date, and when night time temperatures are 75°F. For a quicker start, you can soak your seeds for 1 to 4 hours in warm water. If you soak the seeds too long, they will split or rot and will not germinate! Lima beans do not like soil that is too moist and require lots of room in the garden. Plants can grow 1 to 9 ft tall.

Warning: Do not plant in cold, wet soil, or you may experience poor germination!

Soil Requirements:

Requires rich, fertile soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.

Water Requirements:

Beans do not like soil that is too moist. Water during dry and hot spells.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when planting outdoors. Periodically apply Miracle-Gro.

Harvest Tips:

Pinch or cut the pods off carefully to avoid damaging the plant. Pick every few days for tender beans. Frequent harvesting also encourages plants to produce more pods.

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Growing Calendar

Minimum Outdoor Soil Temperature: above 70 F

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Seed Depth: 1 to 1 ½“

Days to Germination: 5 to 8 days

Plant Spacing: 4 to 8”

Row Spacing: 30”

Sunlight Requirement: Full sun

Days to Harvest after Planting Outdoors: 65 to 85 days

USDA Hardiness Zone: 2 to 11

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