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- Q.Dry Beans - Can dry lima beans bought from a grocery store be used for seeds?
- Q.Lima Beans - I have planted Fordhook lima beans for 2 years and cannot yield any beans. They will bloom like crazy but ...
- Q.Baby Lima Beans - I have some baby lima beans planted in my garden. I have harvested one crop from them. They have stopped ...
- Q.Growing Lima Beans - How late can I plant bush lima beans? Can I fertilize with miracle-gro when planting? If so, how should I ...
- Q.Pole Lima Bean Fruit Setting Problem - I live in northern Delaware. What is causing my pole lima beans to not set fruit? I have 2 rows ...
- Q.More Blooms Than Pods - My bush lima beans have produced many blossoms but, in comparison, few pods with beans. What is the problem?
- Q.Fordhook Lima Beans - For the last 2 years, we have trouble finding fordhook lima beans (frozen) in the store. No fresh ones at ...
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Anonymous on
December 28, 2014Q.Dry Beans
Can dry lima beans bought from a grocery store be used for seeds?
Answered by
Nikki on
December 29, 2014
Certified ExpertA.It is possible to grow bagged, store-bought dry beans (not those purchased from cans). Soak them in water for a few hours and then sprout them in a jar with a wet paper towel before planting them. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/how-to-grow-lima-beans.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
December 31, 2014Q.Lima beans
I have planted Fordhook lima beans for 2 years and cannot yield any beans. They will bloom like crazy but will not produce any beans. I'm not sure what's going on with them but would like to know what I could try to get them to yield beans. Any suggestions?
- Answered by
Nikki on
December 31, 2014
Certified ExpertA.This is a pollination problem. Without pollination, the blooms cannot produce beans. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/creating-a-pollinator-garden.htm
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Anonymous on
July 2, 2015Q.Baby Lima Beans
I have some baby lima beans planted in my garden. I have harvested one crop from them. They have stopped producing any pods. There are lots of flowers on the plants but it's not doing anything. Will it start producing again or should pull up the plants and start over by replanting?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 3, 2015A.This article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/bean-blossoms-no-pods.htm
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Anonymous on
July 5, 2015Q.growing lima beans
How late can I plant bush lima beans? Can I fertilize with miracle-gro when planting? If so, how should I apply it? I was told 2 rototill soil and just put the seed in the ground about 2 in with finger and don't cover with dirt so that the plant can come up out of the ground easily. Any thoughts?
- Answered by
Heather on
July 5, 2015
Certified ExpertA.This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ice-cream-bean/how-to-grow-lima-beans.htm
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Anonymous on
July 28, 2015Q.pole lima bean fruit setting problem
I live in northern Delaware. What is causing my pole lima beans to not set fruit? I have 2 rows 40' long and 5' between rows and 3' between plants trellised to 6'. The vines are thriving but I see very few pods. Around 99.9% of the flower stalks are without fruit. The only pests I've seen are a few green stink bugs. I'm not having problems with fruit production on my tomatoes, peppers, sun flowers, or adjacent row of string beans. HELP!!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 28, 2015A.This article might help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/bean-blossoms-no-pods.htm
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Anonymous on
August 9, 2015Q.more blooms than pods
My bush lima beans have produced many blossoms but, in comparison, few pods with beans. What is the problem?
- Answered by
shelley on
August 9, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Here is an article that will help explain why you are getting few pods:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/bean-blossoms-no-pods.htm
Happy gardening!
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September 14, 2015Q.fordhook lima beans
For the last 2 years, we have trouble finding fordhook lima beans (frozen) in the store. No fresh ones at market either. Is there a shortage? Do you know why? When we do find them, they are very expensive. They are one of my kids' favorite vegetables. I need at least $10.00 worth for just one meal. Thanks.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 16, 2015A.Talk to the fresh produce manager and see if they can special order the beans for you.
If you shop at local Farmers Markets you may also find growers that would love to find out customer requests.
We know of no shortage.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/growing-butter-beans-in-your-garden.htm
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