Christmas Lima · Lima Bean
Planting Schedule
Add Christmas Lima to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | Mar 23rd |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Mar 23rd |
| Harvest Begins | Jun 21st |
| Harvest Ends | Nov 12th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 50°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 90 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Vine |
| Support Needed | Trellis |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: Christmas Lima is a warm-season pole bean—direct sow after soil warms and avoid transplanting to protect the root system.