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Bean Seeds (Bush Lima) - Early Thorogreen

Dwarf bush lima suitable in Northern states

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Improves Soil
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Phaseolus lunatus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 65 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Bush
  • Compact
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 18 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Determinate
  • Dwarf
  • Lima Bean
  • Shell Bean

COLOR

  • Green

Grow Heirloom Beans - Plant Early Thorogreen Bush Lima Beans

This heirloom dwarf plant is a big yielder! Early Thorogreen Bush Lima Bean produces a 3 inch, flat, thin lima bean that lacks the meaty texture of bigger lima bean varieties. Considered a baby lima bean as it grows on low maintenance, 18" bush plants. Highly suitable to Northern states, Early Thorogreen Bush Lima Bean is a delicious choice for soups and casseroles.

  • • Thin Lima Bean
  • • Easy to grow and produces well
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 4 to 6 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
1 Ounce 64
1 Pound 1,024

Planting Guide

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    Bean Seeds (Bush Lima) - Early Thorogreen FAQs

    How big will Early Thorogreen Bean get?

    Early Thorogreen Bean grows to 3 to 4 inches long, 4 beans per pod.

    What is the flavor profile of Early Thorogreen Bean?

    Early Thorogreen Bean has a flavor profile described as buttery.

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