Lima bean Care

The soil should be moist but not too wet, so check its condition weekly. The plant needs more water during the flowering period, when the soil can dry out faster.

Pruning Phaseolus lunatus is unnecessary, but pinching the top few inches can add to the bush's luxuriance.

If you use well-balanced soil, you can forget about additional fertilizers. Instead, you can add compost or composted manure to the mix, which will act as a slow-release fertilizer.

Lima Bean loves direct sunlight, so make sure it gets at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. This has a positive effect on growth and protects against many diseases.

The soil for Phaseolus lunatus should be well-drained and saturated with valuable nutrients. Heavy soil that retains moisture can cause root rot and poor growth. The acidity level should be low or neutral.

The most common method of propagation of this plant is using seeds. You can make it yourself by harvesting and drying the beans. You will need from 7 to 18 days to simplify the plant.

This plant tolerates high temperatures better than low temperatures but likes to grow at a comfortable temperature of 70-80ºF (21-26ºC).

The plant should not be transplanted unnecessarily, as it does not like to be disturbed one more time. If necessary, choose a pot with drainage holes according to the size of the root system.

Lima Bean's leaves and stems are toxic to animals and humans.