Beans: Phaseolus lunatus Fordhook 242
Botanical name: Phaseolus lunatus Fordhook 242
Common name: Lima bean
also known as (butter bean, Burma bean, Hibbert bean, duffin bean, Lima kidney bean, Sieva bean, Rangoon bean, sugar bean, Phaseolus limensis)
Planted
3
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at a glance
Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 8a thru 10b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
perennial
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
bee attracting, edible |
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description for "Beans: Phaseolus lunatus Fordhook 242"
This new strain, Fordhook 242, has all the good qualities of the old variety and in addition is much more productive. Each pod contains 3 to 5 closely packed beans of superb quality. Of true bush type the sturdy plants grow 16 to 20 inches tall, and bear an abundant crop of well-filled pods. Days to maturity: 75. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Phaseolus lunatus is native to tropical South America.