BEAN-MADAGASCAR (LIMA)-CLIMBER
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Phaseolus lunatus
A vigorous climbing tropical lima bean, which will last for many years in the ground. It is excellent at coping with wet, humid conditions. There is usually little pod production in the first year but it is prolific after that. It is tolerant of a wide variety of soil types. Madagascar bean needs a sturdy trellis as it grows vigorously. This is an excellent hardy bean for warmer climates as it dies backs and re-shoots every year. The beans (not the pods) can be eaten fresh, while still white before any colour shows. They also dry well on the vine to a beautiful speckled red & white bean that can be stored for winter soups and casseroles.
SKU: BNM-C
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| Germination Time (Days) | 7 - 15 |
| Maturity Time (Days) | 50 - 80 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 20 - 40 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 10 - 25 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 60 - 100 |
| pH | 6 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 240 - 300 cm (8 - 10 feet, climber) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer |
| Temperature Range | 20 - 35°C (68 - 95°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds for 12–24 hours before sowing |
| Sowing Depth | 2.5 - 4 cm (1 - 1.5 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 60 - 90 cm (24 - 36 inches) |
| Watering | Regular watering; do not let the soil dry out |
| Good Companion Plants | Corn,Squash,Marigolds |
| Bad Companion Plants | Onions,Garlic,Beets |
| Pests | Aphids,Bean Weevils,Leaf Miners |
| Diseases | Powdery Mildew,Root Rot,Bacterial Blight |
BEAN-MADAGASCAR (LIMA)-CLIMBER
$6.00
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