Lima Bean

Zucchini

About Lima Bean and Zucchini

Lima Bean

Zucchini

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Origin

Central America, South America

America

Types

Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled

Cucurbita pepo

Number of Varieties

220

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Habitat

Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions

agricultural areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-11-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Bushy, Evergreen

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Willow-shaped

Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam, Moist, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively

In Summer

Not so frequently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Alternate Days

Moderate

In Winter

Drought Tolerant

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune to control growth

cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost

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 Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

Attracts

Leafminer, Mice, Rodents

Allergy

Sore Throat, Stomach pain

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ornamental use

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems

Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Used As Food

Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable

Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHASEOLUS lunatus

Cucurbita pepo

Common Name

Butter Bean, Lima Bean

Zucchini, courgette

In Hindi

सेम फली

तोरी

In German

Limabohne

Zucchini

In French

Haricot de Lima

Courgette

In Spanish

Haba

calabacín

In Greek

Γίγαντας

κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

feijão-Lima

abobrinha

In Polish

Lima Bean

Kabaczek

In Latin

Lima Bean

zucchini

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Violales

Family

Fabaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Phaseolus

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Phaseoleae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Solanoideae

Number of Species

40-

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Properties of Lima Bean and Zucchini

Wondering what are the properties of Lima Bean and Zucchini? We provide you with everything About Lima Bean and Zucchini. Lima Bean doesn't have thorns and Zucchini doesn't have thorns. Also Lima Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Lima Bean has allergic reactions like and Zucchini has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lima Bean and Zucchini and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lima Bean and Zucchini

Season and care of Lima Bean and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Zucchini season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Lima Bean and Zucchini Physical Information

Lima Bean and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Zucchini are as follows:

Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green

Care of Lima Bean and Zucchini

Care of Lima Bean and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.