# How to Pole Lima Beans
Pole beans are beans that grow on a vine and must have a pole, trellis or other support to thrive. They also require a bit more time to bear mature beans, but when they start to produce, they will provide your family with fresh beans for longer than bush-type beans. Growing pole lima beans--also known as butter beans--will save some money on your family's grocery bill and provide a rewarding growing experience.
Things You'll Need
- Stakes (at least as tall as the variety of lima bean will be at maturity)
- Hammer
- Seed lima beans
- Scissors
- Twine
Instructions
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Lay out garden rows 36 inches apart.
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Put a stake every 40 inches in your garden row.
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Drive the poles an inch into the ground using a hammer.
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Sow lima beans 2 inches deep in the soil, placing five to six beans in a hill at each stake.
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Thin seedlings so that they are 6 inches apart, cutting off seedlings at the top of the soil with a pair of scissors. Take care not to disturb nearby seedlings.
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Tie the plants loosely to the stakes with twine as the seedlings begin to grow.
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