Lima bean 'Florida Speckled Butterbean'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Florida Speckled Butterbean is generally regarded as a tender plant, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Florida Speckled Butterbean needs a soil ph of 6.6 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.95 feet (60.0 cm) between Lima bean plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 10°C / 50°F.

Florida Speckled Butterbean is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.