Jackson Wonder Lima Bush Bean

Jackson Wonder Lima Bush Bean produces around 6-8cm long pods with 2-3 beans inside. The plants grow to around 50cm in height. The beans are beige-brown with brown-purple spots and speckles. Does well in hot and dry weather. Use as butterbean or dried for soups, stews, etc. Originates from the farm of Thomas Jackson near Atlanta, Georgia, in the 1880s. Phaseolus lunatus. 68D. 7seeds/pack

From most species of beans, you find both pole-varieties and bush-varieties. Also semi-trailing, medium-high varieties exist. Pole beans are climbing and need support, poles, nets, or other support. Bush beans normally grow to about 40cm high and 40cm wide, but also smaller and larger varieties exist. Bush beans normally don't need support. 

How to Grow

Beans do not tolerate cold soils. If sown into cold soil, the seeds will rot. The temperature of the soli must be a minimum of 12°C, preferably 16°C. Sow the seeds about 3-5cm deep. Can also be sown in pots for later planting in the garden. Pole beans can be planted at a distance of 10-15cm. Bush beans are planted at a distance of about 40cm between the plants.