Giant Speckled Christmas Lima · Lima Bean
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | May 1st |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 22nd |
| Harvest Begins | Aug 20th |
| Harvest Ends | Oct 10th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 55°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 90 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Support Needed | Trellis |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 55 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: For lima beans, warm soil is everything—wait until nights are reliably warm and soil is well above 60°F, then sow deeply and keep moisture steady until germination.