Mansfield News Journal

In The Garden | For best yields, give lima beans a head-start

May 1 is an ideal day to plant lima beans for a head start. No, not to plant them outdoors in the garden, but to start them in a warm sport indoors in pots. Over the years, I’ve found there are three ...
extension.purdue.edu

lima bean

There are two basic types of lima beans, described by the plants they grow on. Bush Type: These lima beans grow on lower-growing bushes. The beans are typically smaller and mature faster. Pole Type: ...
The Baltimore Sun

Garden Q&A: What’s chewing the leaves on lima bean plant?

Q: Something is chewing my lima bean leaves. What should I look for, and how do I treat it? A: It’s probably Mexican bean beetles, which feed on all types of bean plants and can have between one and ...
University of Delaware

Downy Mildew on Lima Bean

October 2025 | Written by: Andrew Kness, M.Sc. Extension Research Assistant, Nathan Kleczewski, Ph.D. Extension Plant Pathologist, Kathryne Everts, Ph.D. Extension Vegetable Plant Pathologist Downy ...