Lima beans offer numerous health benefits that include weight management, blood sugar control, heart health, digestive health, bone health, and boosts immunity.
Here are a few tips on how to grow Lima beans.
PH level of the soil should be between 6-6.8. PH level of the soil is important because it directly influences the availability of nutrients to the plant. It also affects the activity of beneficial microorganisms in the soil.
Cold tolerance of Lima beans are about 28 degrees F. Cold tolerance is important because it determines the plants ability to survive and thrive in cold temperatures.
Nutrients needed to grow a healthy crop: Phosphorus, Potassium. You can use a fertilizer with 5-10-10. Beans fix their own nitrogen so it is not necessary to use nitrogen.
Water them once a week. If they get too dry the flowers will drop early and not produce anything. At the same time if over watered the beans will rot in the ground. . They need 8 hours of bright sunlight!
DO NOT PLANT NEXT TO: Onions
Companion plants: celery, cucumbers, corn, potatoes.