Tender Green Beans
Produces attractive green pods containing nutritious beans with a smooth texture and mild, creamy flavor.
Green Lima Bean Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Green Lima Bean Seeds
Green Lima Beans, also known as butter beans, are warm-season legumes valued for their tender green pods and creamy, nutritious beans. These productive plants are suitable for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers with adequate growing space. Green Lima Bean plants thrive in warm weather, fertile well-drained soil, and consistent moisture, making them a useful addition to home vegetable gardening.
Green Butter Beans
Warm-Season Vegetable
Edible Bean Pods
Home Vegetable Garden
Key Features
Warm-Season Growth
Grows best in warm temperatures and sunny locations, making it suitable for summer vegetable gardens.
Nutritious Harvest
Lima beans provide plant-based protein, dietary fiber, and important nutrients for everyday meals.
Garden-Friendly Legume
Can be cultivated in vegetable beds and suitable containers with proper support and growing space.
Product Highlights
Produces green lima bean pods
Also known as butter beans
Creamy texture and mild flavor
Warm-season vegetable crop
Suitable for home vegetable gardens
Can grow in suitable containers
Requires well-drained fertile soil
Useful for fresh cooking and meals
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Phaseolus lunatus |
| Common Name | Green Lima Bean, Butter Bean |
| Plant Family | Fabaceae |
| Plant Type | Annual Vegetable Legume |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Pod Color | Green |
| Bean Color | Green at the Fresh Harvest Stage; Mature Color Varies by Variety |
| Growth Habit | Bush or Climbing Vine, Depending on Variety |
| Growing Season | Warm Season |
| Planting Season | After the Last Frost When Soil Is Warm |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 Days Under Suitable Conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 70–85°F (21–29°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun, Around 6–8 Hours Daily |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, Loose, Well-Drained Soil |
| Soil pH | Approximately 6.0–6.8 |
| Watering | Regular Watering; Avoid Waterlogging |
| Plant Spacing | Depends on Bush or Pole Variety |
| Harvesting | Harvest Green Pods When Plump and Tender |
| Uses | Fresh Cooking, Soups, Stews, and Vegetable Dishes |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy Green Lima Bean Seeds. Soaking seeds in room-temperature water for several hours before planting may help soften the seed coat. Avoid soaking for too long.
Select healthy Green Lima Bean Seeds. Soaking seeds in room-temperature water for several hours before planting may help soften the seed coat. Avoid soaking for too long.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Choose fertile, loose, well-drained soil in a sunny garden location. Mix in mature compost to improve soil structure and support healthy plant development.
Choose fertile, loose, well-drained soil in a sunny garden location. Mix in mature compost to improve soil structure and support healthy plant development.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds approximately 1–1.5 inches deep in the soil. Maintain suitable spacing according to the bush or climbing variety being grown.
Sow seeds approximately 1–1.5 inches deep in the soil. Maintain suitable spacing according to the bush or climbing variety being grown.
Step 4: Water and Provide Sunlight
Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist without making it waterlogged. Provide approximately 6–8 hours of sunlight daily for healthy growth.
Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist without making it waterlogged. Provide approximately 6–8 hours of sunlight daily for healthy growth.
Step 5: Support Plant Development
Provide stakes or trellises for climbing varieties. Keep the growing area free from weeds and monitor plants for pests and signs of disease.
Provide stakes or trellises for climbing varieties. Keep the growing area free from weeds and monitor plants for pests and signs of disease.
Step 6: Harvest the Beans
Harvest green pods when they become plump and the beans inside are well-developed but still tender. Pick regularly to encourage continued production.
Harvest green pods when they become plump and the beans inside are well-developed but still tender. Pick regularly to encourage continued production.
Grow Fresh and Nutritious Green Lima Beans
Enjoy growing Green Lima Beans in your home vegetable garden and experience the satisfaction of harvesting fresh, tender beans. These warm-season legumes are valued for their creamy flavor, nutritional benefits, and versatility in everyday cooking. Provide warm temperatures, fertile soil, regular watering, and sufficient sunlight for healthy plant growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about planting, growing, harvesting, and cooking Green Lima Beans.
How long do Green Lima Beans take to grow and harvest?
Green Lima Beans generally take around 60–90 days to reach fresh-pod harvest, depending on the variety and growing conditions. Bush varieties may mature earlier, while climbing varieties can take longer. Harvest pods when they are plump and tender.
Can you grow Lima Beans in containers or pots?
Yes, Lima Beans can be grown in large containers with drainage holes and fertile, well-drained soil. Choose a suitable bush variety for compact spaces or provide a trellis for climbing varieties. Place containers in a location receiving plenty of direct sunlight.
What is the difference between Green Lima Beans and butter beans?
Green Lima Beans and butter beans generally refer to beans from the same species, Phaseolus lunatus. The name butter bean is commonly used because of the beans' smooth, creamy texture and mild flavor. Fresh green Lima Beans are popular in soups, stews, and vegetable dishes.