Lima bean 'King of the Garden'

Phaseolus lunatus

How to grow Lima bean 'King of the Garden'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that King of the Garden is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. King of the Garden requires a soil ph of 6.6 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing King of the Garden from seed

Look to ensure a distance 1.95 feet (60.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting King of the Garden

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as King of the Garden is a tender plant.

Harvesting King of the Garden

Lima bean King of the Garden Etymology

This variety was developed by Frank S. Platt (New Haven, Connecticut from an old variety called ‘Large White’. Introduced as King of the Garden" in 1883.1

Other Names for Lima bean 'King of the Garden'

Lima Bean

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