Special Considerations. Some lima beans have a climbing habit and will require trellising. Others, however, are bush beans that do not need much support. Know the growing habit of your bean before planting it in your garden.

Are lima beans climbers?

Climbing lima bean vines in a garden. The lima bean is a tender annual. ... Start lima beans indoors as early as 2 to 3 weeks before the average last frost date in spring for transplanting into the garden. Lima beans require 60 to more than 90 warm, frost-free days to reach harvest depending upon type and variety.

Do you plant lima beans eye up or down?

Plant the beans 1-2 inches deep in soft soil.

Sow them with the eye of the bean facing downward into the soil. If you are planting multiple rows of lima beans, make sure to leave 24-36 inches between the rows for easy access and unrestricted growth. ... Aim for soil that is slightly acidic, with a pH of 6.0-6.8.