Lima beans come in bush or pole varieties and can be suited to vegetable gardens of all sizes. The beans can be picked fresh or dried for many culinary uses and are high in protein and fiber ...

Bush Type: These lima beans grow on lower-growing bushes. The beans are typically smaller and mature faster. Pole Type: These lima beans grow on a climbing plant. The beans are typically larger and ...

Managing downy mildew of lima bean is best achieved through planting resistant varieties and timely fungicide applications. The most effective management stradegy is to plant resistant lima bean ...