SEM PHALI
DESCRIPTION
Lima beans (common name sem phali)
are delicious vegetables that contain proteins and minerals. Bushy lima beans
are very easy and interesting to grow in a home garden or terrace garden. This variety of
lima beans can be grown at any time of the year. Buy
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About
this item
- Number of (Barahmasi) Sem Phali Seeds: 15 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Growing season: Throughout the year
- Sowing method: Direct
- Seeds sowing depth: 1-2 inches
- Germination Time: 7 to 14 days
- Germination temperature: 18-26°C
- Harvesting: 60 to 100 Days
- Plant vigor: Strong plant
What
size grow bag is best for Sem Phali?
Lima
Beans Plant Growing Season In India
Bean pods or lima beans grow rapidly
and give the best results in a warm climate. The best seasons for sowing lima
bean seeds are summer (March-May) and monsoon (July-September).
How
To Grow Lima Beans
The direct sowing method is best for
planting Lima beans. Bush Lima beans are perfect for small spaces and grow very
well in any pots/grow bags
size 15- 24 inches (width and height). Lima beans grow fast in warm and bright
conditions and give 1-inch deep water in every week when pods are developing
and blooming time, in case of underwater flowers will drop permanently. For
lima beans, seed germination soil temperature should be at least 18°C. Bush
lima bean does not need much support like pole lima beans but you can use
tomato cages to support the heavy stems.
Lima
Beans Seed Sowing Method
Sem Phali or Lima bean seeds should
be sown directly rather than transplanted. Select a pot/grow bag and fill them
with a sowing medium. Sow 1-2 Lima beans seeds per pot about 1-2 inches
deep in the soil at a distance of 3-4 inches from each seed. Give deep water to
your bean pots every day by using a watering can.
Keep the pot in a sunny location for seeds to germinate. Lima bean seeds will
be germinated in 7-14 days (depending on growing conditions).
How
To Fertilize Plant Lima Beans
Lima beans do not require many feeds
as they act as nitrogen fixation. Apply any organic fertilizer (like vermicompost, neem cake, mustard cake, etc)
after 25-30 days from planting, to get the healthy pods.
Lima
Beans Plant Care Tips
Water – Lima beans grow fast when it gets water regularly. Keep the
soil moist, not soggy, and give water when you feel the soil becomes dry.
Soil – Lima beans grow best in good drainage, loamy soil with
organic matter, and a pH between 6.0-6.8.
Sunlight – Lima beans love warm climates and foliage grows well in
shade, but plants need good sun for the best flowering. it needs 6-8 hours of
direct full sunlight.
Temperature – The ideal temperature for growing Lima beans is from
21-30°C.
Common Pests and Disease – Lima bean plant is infected by bean beetles, flea beetles,
and spider mites for avoid these pests use a neem oil
spray. Diseases like bacterial blight, mosaic virus, and fungal disease affect
the beans plants.
Weeding – Keep plants weed free, weeding should be done regularly.
Lima
Beans Plant Flowering Time
The Lima beans (Sem Phali) plant
will start flowering within 45-50 days from seed sowing. Beans pollinate
themselves so, no need for any special treatment.
How
To Harvest Lima Beans
- You can harvest Lima beans within 60-100 days from
sowing.
- Start to pick the pots when they are 4 inches long with
the help of a sharp knife or scissors.
- The right time to cut the Lima beans is when they are
younger pods because old pods will be tough and tasteless.
Lima
Beans Special Features
- Common name – Butter beans, Sem Phali (सेम फली),
Lima Beans
- Height – 2 feet
- Flower color – White
- Level of growing – Easy
