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Phaseolus lunatus
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Phaseolus lunatus
Bean ‘Madagascar’ is lima type bean. Climbing variety, needs support. Purple and white speckled beans used dried. Pods are very stringy. Needs soil temperature of at least 18°C to germinate. Lima beans are perennial in warm, frost-free areas. May die down in winter but return in Spring.
| Best By | Apr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Distance Apart | 60cm |
| Germination | 5-10 days |
| Harvest | 100 days |
| Lifecycle | Annual, Climber |
| Method | Direct Sow |
| Packet Quantity | 3 seeds |
| Season | Spring after frosts, Summer |
| Sowing Months | December, January, November, October, September |
| Depth to Sow | 20mm |
| Latin Name | Phaseolus lunatus |
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