Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
-
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Turnip
In French
Haricot de Lima
Navet
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Nabo
In Polish
Lima Bean
Rzepa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Turnip
Season and care of Lima Bean and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Turnip season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Turnip Physical Information
Lima Bean and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Turnip are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Turnip
Care of Lima Bean and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Turnip 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 Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.