Purple & White Beans
Produces distinctive two-tone beans with attractive purple and white coloring.
Purple & White Lima Bean Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Purple & White Lima Bean Seeds
Purple & White Lima Beans are an attractive and productive warm-season legume grown for their distinctive two-tone beans and culinary uses. The seeds feature purple and white coloring, making them visually interesting for vegetable gardens and seed collections. Lima bean plants produce pods containing plump edible beans that can be harvested fresh or allowed to mature for dry storage. They grow best in warm temperatures, full sunlight, and well-drained soil, making them suitable for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and larger garden plots.
Two-Tone Bean Seeds
Warm-Season Vegetable
Edible Lima Beans
Home Vegetable Gardens
Key Features
Edible Bean Harvest
Grows pods containing plump lima beans suitable for fresh-shelling and dried culinary uses.
Warm-Season Growth
Thrives in warm weather with full sunlight and consistently moist, well-drained soil.
Garden Versatility
Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and garden rows with appropriate growing space.
Product Highlights
Distinctive purple and white seeds
Edible lima bean variety
Warm-season vegetable crop
Suitable for home vegetable gardens
Produces beans inside protective pods
Can be harvested as fresh-shell beans
Suitable for dried bean storage
Grows best in full sunlight
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Phaseolus lunatus |
| Common Name | Purple & White Lima Bean; Butter Bean |
| Plant Family | Fabaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Seed Color | Purple and White |
| Plant Type | Warm-season legume, generally grown as an annual |
| Growth Habit | Bush or climbing vine, depending on the specific variety |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Grown as a warm-season annual; planting suitability depends on local climate |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer after frost danger has passed |
| Seed Starting | Direct sow outdoors in warm soil |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–21 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Warm soil, preferably around 70–85°F |
| Sunlight | Full sun, approximately 6–8 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, loose, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Moderate and consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod development |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 65–110 days, depending on the growth type and variety |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 4–6 inches for bush types; allow additional space for climbing types |
| Harvesting | Harvest full, well-developed green pods for fresh beans or dry pods for storage |
| Uses | Fresh cooking, soups, stews, and dried bean storage |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose the Right Planting Time
Plant Purple & White Lima Bean Seeds after the last frost when the soil has warmed to at least 65°F. These warm-season vegetables need suitable temperatures for successful germination and growth.
Plant Purple & White Lima Bean Seeds after the last frost when the soil has warmed to at least 65°F. These warm-season vegetables need suitable temperatures for successful germination and growth.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Select a sunny garden location with fertile, loose, and well-drained soil. Incorporate compost if needed to improve soil structure and provide suitable growing conditions.
Select a sunny garden location with fertile, loose, and well-drained soil. Incorporate compost if needed to improve soil structure and provide suitable growing conditions.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Direct sow seeds approximately 1–2 inches deep. Space plants according to the specific bush or climbing variety, and provide suitable support if growing a pole-type plant.
Direct sow seeds approximately 1–2 inches deep. Space plants according to the specific bush or climbing variety, and provide suitable support if growing a pole-type plant.
Step 4: Water and Maintain Growth
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging. Provide full sunlight, control weeds, and monitor plants during flowering and pod development.
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging. Provide full sunlight, control weeds, and monitor plants during flowering and pod development.
Step 5: Harvest the Lima Beans
Harvest pods when they become plump and the beans are fully developed for fresh-shelling. For dried beans, leave mature pods on the plant until they become dry and brown. Cook lima beans thoroughly before eating.
Harvest pods when they become plump and the beans are fully developed for fresh-shelling. For dried beans, leave mature pods on the plant until they become dry and brown. Cook lima beans thoroughly before eating.
Grow Colorful Purple & White Lima Beans in Your Garden
Add an interesting vegetable crop to your garden with Purple & White Lima Bean Seeds. These distinctive beans combine attractive two-tone seed coloring with versatile culinary uses. With warm soil, plenty of sunlight, and consistent moisture, you can enjoy growing lima beans in your home vegetable garden. Choose a suitable planting location and provide proper care for a rewarding harvest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Purple & White Lima Bean Seeds, including their planting requirements, growth habits, and harvesting methods.
How do you grow purple and white lima beans from seeds?
Sow Purple & White Lima Bean Seeds directly into warm, well-drained soil after the last frost. Plant seeds approximately 1–2 inches deep in a sunny location. Maintain consistent moisture during germination and provide sufficient growing space. Bush and climbing varieties may require different spacing and support.
How long does it take for lima bean seeds to germinate and produce beans?
Lima bean seeds generally germinate in approximately 7–21 days when soil temperature and moisture are suitable. Depending on the variety and growing conditions, plants may produce harvestable beans in approximately 65–110 days after planting. Bush varieties generally mature earlier than climbing types.
When should you harvest lima beans, and can you eat them fresh or dried?
Harvest lima bean pods when they are full and firm and the beans inside have reached their expected size. For fresh-shell beans, pick the pods while they are still green. For dried beans, allow the pods to mature and dry on the plant before collecting them. Remove the beans from their pods and cook them thoroughly before consumption.