Butter Bean Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Butter bean seeds produce warm-season annual plants that grow as bushy or climbing vines depending on the type. These plants develop compound leaves and form pods along the stems during the growing period. Butter beans thrive in warm temperatures and require a long, frost-free season for proper development. They adapt well to well-drained soils and are commonly grown in garden beds, trellised systems, or open fields. With consistent sunlight and moderate watering, plants establish steadily and produce pods over the season.

Features

• Warm-season legume with bush or climbing growth habit
• Produces pods along stems during development
• Suitable for garden beds, trellises, and field cultivation
• Adapts to well-drained soil conditions
• Requires consistent warmth and full sunlight

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus lunatus
• Common Name (US): Lima Bean
• Seed Type / Variety: Legume vegetable variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy or climbing annual plant
• USDA Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Late spring (after last frost)
• Growing Season: Summer to early fall
• Sowing Season: April to June (temperate regions); May to July (warm regions)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days at 20–30°C with moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 30–60 cm height (bush type); 2–3 meters vine length (climbing type)
• Plant Spacing: 10–15 cm between plants