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Giant Speckled Christmas Lima · Lima Bean

Zone 7b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Giant Speckled Christmas Lima to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostApr 10th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 1st
Harvest BeginsJul 30th
Harvest EndsOct 28th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 55°F before moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity90
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitClumping
Support NeededTrellis
Planting DepthNormal
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.