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Broccoli and Lima Bean Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

In Summer

Lots of watering
Not so frequently

In Spring

Moderate
Alternate Days

In Winter

Average Water
Drought Tolerant

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

-
Prune to control growth

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
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

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought

Watering Broccoli and Lima Bean

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Broccoli and Lima Bean Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Broccoli and Lima Bean care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Broccoli and Lima Bean is as follows:

  • Watering Broccoli in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Broccoli in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Lima Bean in Summer: Not so frequently

  • Watering Lima Bean in Winter: Drought Tolerant

Broccoli and Lima Bean Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Broccoli and Lima Bean diseases is very important factor of Broccoli and Lima Bean Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Broccoli: Black root rot, Cabbage looper and Red blotch
  • Lima Bean: 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 and Whiteflies

Broccoli and Lima Bean Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Broccoli and Lima Bean care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Broccoli and Lima Bean pruning is done as follows:

  • Broccoli pruning:

  • Lima Bean pruning: Prune to control growth

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Broccoli and Lima Bean fertilizers are as follows:

  • Broccoli fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount and fertilize in growing season
  • Lima Bean fertilizers: organic fertlizers