{"product_id":"organic-lima-bean-20-seeds-heirloom","title":"Organic Lima Bean – 20 Seeds, Heirloom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"stl-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFava Bean 'Aquadulce' growing facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"334\" style=\"width: 99.973%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 14.9551%;\"\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.9574%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus lunatus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 14.9551%;\"\u003ePlant type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.9574%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice='1 1 [\"list\",{\"spread\":false,\"start\":393,\"end\":1061},\"regular_list_item\",{\"start\":492,\"end\":533}]'\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm-season annual, bush bean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 14.9551%;\"\u003eWhen to sow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.9574%;\"\u003eEarly spring as soon as soil is workable; mild and warm regions (zones 7–10): fall for winter growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 14.9551%;\"\u003eSowing depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.9574%;\"\u003e1–2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 14.9551%;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.9574%;\"\u003e6–8 inches, rows 18–24 inches apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 14.9551%;\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.9574%;\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 14.9551%;\"\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.9574%;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 14.9551%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice='1 1 [\"list\",{\"spread\":false,\"start\":393,\"end\":1061},\"regular_list_item\",{\"start\":670,\"end\":715}]'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.9574%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCompact, bushy, branching\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 14.9551%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice='1 1 [\"list\",{\"spread\":false,\"start\":393,\"end\":1061},\"regular_list_item\",{\"start\":716,\"end\":768}]'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBean Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.9574%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMottled brown, burgundy, and cream\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 14.9551%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.9574%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 14.9551%;\"\u003eDays to harvest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.9574%;\"\u003eAbout 65-85 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 14.9551%;\"\u003eSeeds per pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.9574%;\"\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 14.9551%;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 82.9574%;\"\u003eShips from Texas within 1–2 business days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic, open-pollinated heirloom variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact bush growth without the need for a tall trellis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces flavorful, buttery lima beans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive mottled seed coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for home gardens and raised beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeans can be harvested fresh or allowed to dry for storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegume that can contribute nitrogen to the soil through root nodules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, loose, fluffy, and well-draining; avoid soggy soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1–1½ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–30 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70–85°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep soil evenly moist during germination and flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect sow seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Lima beans need warm soil for successful germination, so avoid planting too early in cold, wet ground. Sow seeds 1–1½ inches deep in loose soil and provide adequate spacing for good airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow Jackson Wonder Lima Beans in a sunny location with fertile, well-draining soil. Water consistently during flowering and pod development, but avoid overwatering. Excessive nitrogen fertilizer can encourage leafy growth at the expense of pod production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest the pods when they are plump and the beans inside have filled out for fresh shelling. For dry beans, leave the pods on the plant until they turn brown and dry. Store fully dried beans in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lima beans are warm-season crops and are sensitive to frost. Plant only after the soil has warmed sufficiently for reliable germination and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed To Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67610939162898,"sku":"STL-10401628422418","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0965\/7362\/files\/LimaBean-JW-3.png?v=1791585508","url":"https:\/\/www.aseedtolife.com\/products\/organic-lima-bean-20-seeds-heirloom","provider":"Seed To Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}