Annual vegetable
Lima Bean plant profile
Phaseolus lunatus
An annual vegetable for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Lima Bean
Lima beans are a warm-season crop killed by frost. Do not plant until the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed; plant in late spring and again in late summer for a fall crop (Clemson).
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Planting depth
- 1.5 in
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Spacing
- 3 in apart, rows 36 in
- Days to maturity
- 65 to 75 days (from sowing)
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: bean beetles.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Planning a Garden (HGIC 1256)
Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.