Description

• Lima beans, common name sem phali are delicious vegetables that contain proteins and minerals. Pole-type lima beans (Sem Phali / Dolichos) are easy and interesting to grow in a home or terrace garden. Pole type and photo-insensitive variety. Pods are long, thick, very broad, and dark green colored
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Growing Season: Winter And Early Summer Sowing method: Direct Plant Height: 15-25 feet Seeds sowing depth: 1-2 inches Germination Time: 7 to 14 days Germination temperature: 18-26°C Harvesting: 60 to 100 Days
• Water – Lima beans grow fast when it gets water regularly. Keep the soil moist, not soggy, and give water when you feel the soil becomes dry.
• Soil – Lima beans grow best in good drainage, loamy soil with organic matter, and a pH between 6.0-6.8.
• Sunlight – Lima beans love warm climates and foliage grows well in the shade, but plants need good sun for the best flowering. it needs 6-8 hours of direct full sunlight.
• Temperature – The ideal temperature for growing Lima beans is from 21-30°C.
• Common Pests – bean beetles, flea beetles, and spider mites infect the Lima bean plant. To avoid these pests, use a neem oil spray. Diseases like bacterial blight, mosaic virus, and fungal disease affect the beans plants.