60-90 days. Annual. Native to Central America, lima beans are ideal for growing in warmer climates with plenty of sun. Reaching maturity after about sixty days of planting, lima beans can thrive in soils that drain well and have an average temperature. They have been described as having a buttery texture with a delicate flavor, and these beans are great for canning and freezing.

Latin Name: Phaseolus lunatus
Other Names: Butter beans, Chad beans,Carolina beans,Haba bean, Pallar bean, Burma bean, Guffin bean, Hibbert bean, Sieva bean, Rangoon bean, Madagascar bean, Paiga, Paigya, prolific bean, civet bean, sugar bean
Days to Maturity: 60-90 days
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Planting Depth: 2"
Plant Spacing: 3-6"
Row Spacing: 30-36"
Growth Habit: Mound/Bush
Soil Preference: Average with a temperature of 65 degrees, ph level 6 to 7
Temp Preference: Warmer
Light Preference: Full sun is required.
Pests/diseases: Beetles, aphids. Root rot is a common disease, but can be avoided with well-draining soil
Color: Green, beans are light green
Flavor: Buttery texture with a delicate flavor