Lima bean 'Speckled Calico'

Phaseolus lunatus

How to grow Lima bean 'Speckled Calico'

  • Full Sun

  • High

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Speckled Calico is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Speckled Calico requires a soil ph of 6.6 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Speckled Calico from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 feet (60.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Speckled Calico

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

Harvesting Speckled Calico