Bean 'Jackson wonder'

Phaseolus vulgaris

How to grow Bean 'Jackson wonder'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Jackson wonder is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 as Jackson wonder is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Jackson wonder from seed

Ensure a distance of 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Jackson wonder about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Jackson wonder

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

Harvesting Jackson wonder

Jackson wonder folklore & trivia

Introduced in 1888 by David Landreth and Sons.

Other Names for Bean 'Jackson wonder'

Jackson Wonder Bush Lima, Lima Bean