West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Early Thorogreen Bean)
West Coast Seeds (Early Thorogreen Bean)
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Finally, a productive Lima bean for our northern growing season! Big clusters of 9-10cm (3.5-4") pods develop near the tops of the plants, each containing 3-4 beautiful, plump baby Lima beans, also known as butter beans. Early Thorogreen beans are dwarf plants that grow to only 50cm (20") tall, so do not require staking. Enjoy these fresh from the garden and field or dry them for winter use.
Lima beans are very high in fibre and protein but contain hardly a trace of fat. Their high magnesium content relaxes veins and arteries in the body, improving blood oxygen levels and the circulation of nutrients. Another fantastic superfood to grow!
| Latin Name |
Phaseolus Vulgaris |
| Days to Sprout | 8-16 days |
| Days to Maturity | 67 days |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Exposure | Full-sun |
| Usual Seed Life | 3 Years |
| Starting |
Sow seeds 2-5cm (1-2″) deep, 5-8cm (2-3″) apart, in rows 45-60cm (18-24″) apart. Thin to at least 15cm (6″) apart in each row. If the weather is too wet, beans can also be started in pots indoors and set out carefully a few weeks later. Seeds will sprout in 8-16 days, depending on conditions. |
| Growing |
Ideal pH: 6.0-6.5. Well drained, warm soil in full sun is best. Raised beds help with both drainage and warmth. Use 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer for every 3m (10′) of row. Too much nitrogen in fertilizer or manure may cause poor pod set and delayed maturity. If beans flower but do not set pods, the cause can be zinc deficiency. Try spraying the plants with kelp based fertilizer. Wet leaves on crowded plants are subject to diseases. Thin plants to increase air circulation and avoid touching the leaves while they are wet. |
Big cluster of 9-10cm (3.5-4") pods
High in fibre and protein
Do not require staking
