Origin
Central America, South America
Western Asia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Other Uses
Used As Food
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
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Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
TRITICUM aestivum
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
In German
Limabohne
Brotweizen
In French
Haricot de Lima
pain de blé
In Spanish
Haba
El pan de trigo
In Greek
Γίγαντας
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
pão de trigo
In Polish
Lima Bean
chleb pszenny
In Latin
Lima Bean
Triticum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Triticeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Bread Wheat
Season and care of Lima Bean and Bread Wheat is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Bread Wheat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Bread Wheat season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Bread Wheat is Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bread Wheat is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Bread Wheat Physical Information
Lima Bean and Bread Wheat physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Bread Wheat are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
- Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lima Bean and Bread Wheat
Care of Lima Bean and Bread Wheat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.