Origin
Central America, South America
America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
-
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
-
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Zucchini, courgette
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Faboideae
Solanoideae
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.