Lima Bean in Zone 11a & 11b
Phaseolus lunatus
When to plant lima bean in zone 11b
Zones 11a and 11b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Direct sow: Direct-sow outside. Lima Bean doesn't transplant well, or doesn't need the extra time indoors.
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Jan 22–Jan 29 |
| Estimated harvest | Apr 7–Apr 14 (~75 days after direct-sowing) |
Spacing: 4 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 1-2 ft.
Lima beans are a heat-loving relative of the common bush bean, grown for their plump, buttery shell beans rather than a snap pod eaten pod and all.
How lima bean fits zone 11's season
Zone 11b is frost-free in this dataset, so frost is not what limits the calendar here. What you can plant, and when, comes down to summer heat and daylength instead.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Lima Bean.
Where to buy lima bean seeds
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See it growing
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Growing Lima Bean in USDA zone 11b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a harvest.
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