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Lima Bean,Pole 'Mezcla'

Phaseoluslunatus

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Phaseolus lunatus by Farmerdill
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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)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Full Sun
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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
White/Near White
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Soil pH requirements

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Seed Type

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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

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | July 2013 | positive

A pole lima whose parentage includes Henderson lush, Wilbur, Westan, Hopi 5989, Hopi 2000, Hopi 13, and Hopi 12. Vigorous vine, small pod...Read More

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