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Lima Bean 'Nemagreen'

Phaseoluslunatus

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Phaseolus lunatus by TwoWillies
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Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
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Species
lunatus (loo-NAY-tus)
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Height

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Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
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Bloom Color
Full Sun
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Propagation Methods
N/A
Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

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Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Days to Maturity

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Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Augusta, Georgia

Lucedale, Mississippi

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2007 | positive

A small baby lima (butterbean) with some resistance to nematodes. Released by USDA. Comparable to Cangreen/Thorogreen.

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