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King of the Garden · Lima Bean

Zone 9a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add King of the Garden to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostMar 6th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMar 6th
Harvest BeginsJun 4th
Harvest EndsNov 26th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity90
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitVine
Support NeededTrellis
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)Not Required
Expert Note: Direct-sow King of the Garden (King Lima) after soil warms and nights stay reliably mild, since it dislikes transplanting and its pole habit needs sturdy trellising early.