Fordhook 242 · Lima Bean
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | Jun 15th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jun 15th |
| Harvest Begins | Sep 8th |
| Harvest Ends | Jul 15th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 55°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 85 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Bush |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 55 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: Direct sow Fordhook lima beans after soil warms; they set pods best in sustained warm weather and hate root disturbance.