Vegetables
Phaseolus lunatus 'Fordhook 242'
Fordhook 242 Lima Bean
Fabaceae
At a Glance
Typevegetable
Growing Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones
5 - 10Zone 5
Zone 6
Zone 7
Zone 8
Zone 9
Zone 10
These zones indicate the coldest temperatures this plant can typically survive.
Frost Tolerancetender
Growing Conditions
Water & Climate
Frost Tolerance
tender
Planting Guide
Planting Methods & Timing
Planting Method
direct sow
Days to Maturity
75–85 days
Plant Spacing
6 inches