# How to Grow Lima and Snap Beans
You can grow your own lima or snap beans at home. Beans are fairly easy to grow and are common among home gardeners. Blue lake is a favorite variety of snap bean. Lima and snap beans are considered a warm season crops.
Instructions
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When to Plant Lima or Snap Beans
Lima or Snap Bean seeds are planted directly in the garden one week before the last expected spring frost in your area. You can anticipate this date by checking the map in the resource section below.
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How to Plant Lima or Snap Beans
Plant them 2 to 3 inches apart in a row. Pole beans need one pole per plant for support. You can also run the beans up a trellis for support.
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How Long Do I Grow Lima or Snap Beans?
Lima beans take 65 to 90 days to mature. Snap beans mature in 50 to 70 days. After harvesting beans can be eaten immediately, or preserved for later use by drying, canning, or freezing.
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Growing Beans
- How to Grow Beans in a Grow Box
- How to Grow Lupini
- How to Grow Lupini Beans
- How to Plant and Grow Lima Beans
- How to Grow Blueberries and Beans
- How to Grow Small Lima Beans
- How to Grow Lima Bean Seeds
- How do I Grow Mung Beans?
- How to Grow Snap Green Beans
- How to Plant and Grow Navy Beans
- How to Grow String Beans
- How to Grow Lima Beans
