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Lima Bean 'Black Knight'

Phaseoluslunatus

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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
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Full Sun
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Seed Collecting

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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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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2010 | neutral

As described by Southern Exposure: "Medium-size maroon-black seeds, good flavor, 3-4 seeds/pod. Tall, vigorous plants bear profusely. Bes...Read More

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