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Lima King of the Garden Pole

Bean

Phaseolus lunatus 'King of the Garden'

Overview
An impressive pole lima bean that produces the largest, most flavorful lima beans you can grow in a home garden. This vigorous climbing variety yields enormous pods packed with 4-5 buttery, sweet beans that are considered the gold standard for fresh or dried lima bean cuisine.
Planting
Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F and all danger of frost has passed. Plant 2 inches deep with pole support.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 7-12.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Lima bean pod borer, Mexican bean beetle, aphids. Common diseases: Downy mildew, bacterial blight, pod rot.