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Old August 29, 2017   #53
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Originally Posted by PhilaGardener View Post
For Limas, my best crop was from Violet's Multicolor Butterbeans a few years back. I tend to grow out one variety a year to keep it pure. Right now, my Willowleaf limas are full of buds but very few pods set yet. It usually isn't until September that they start doing so. Race to the first hard frost - we are at 62F this morning - very cool for the end of August!
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Limas prefer long, warm summers. In areas where the climate is cooler, or the season shorter, Sieva (a.k.a. Carolina) might be the best bet for a pole variety. There is a Red Carolina too, both have a short DTM, and are highly productive.

If you start limas indoors in pots, more flexibility in the choice of varieties is possible. Germination is improved, and seedlings are more tolerant of cool and/or wet soil than the same seeds direct sown.
Thanks. Plus it will help with slugs. They are a big problem in my garden, besides squirrels. This year slugs are getting inside my peppers. Never before I have witness anything like that.

I am excited about growing new varieties. Appreciate all the suggestions.
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