Phaseolus lunatus "Burpee"
An early maturing lima bean, this bush variety produces much faster than pole bean lima varieties. Clusters of 5-6, 5” long pods with 4-5 beans inside. A high-yielding variety.
Type: AnnualSun: Full
Planting Depth: 1”
Spacing: 16-20”
Water: Moderate
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 75 days
Height: 15-20”
Zones: 3-12
Planting Instructions
Type: AnnualSun: Full
Planting Depth: 1”
Spacing: 16-20”
Water: Moderate
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 75 days
Height: 15-20”
Zones: 3-12
Approx seeds per order 30
Plant bean seeds after all danger of frost has passed, and soil temperature is 48F minimum. Plants need 6-8 hours sunlight per day. Sow seeds 1" deep, 4-6" apart, in rows that are 2-3' apart. Seeds may be started indoors.
Water deeply and regularly. Weed carefully as they have shallow roots.
Bush beans mature all at the same time and must be harvested at once. If allowed to sit longer than a day or two, the flavor suffers.
Plant a new crop every two weeks for a continuous harvest. Bush beans may be grown in containers.