How Do You Plant Pole Lima Bean Seeds?
All bean plants come in two basic growing varieties, bush and pole climbing. The bush bean grows just as the name implies — the plants resemble a small bush and rarely exceed 30 inches in height. The pole-climbing variety can reach heights of 6 to 8 feet tall. Typically, these pole varieties will also yield more beans per plant. Of course, bean yield will fully depend on the plant variety and the type of soil it is grown in. Pole lima beans are fast-growing plants with excellent yields of large, edible beans. Collect the three poles at one end and lay them on the ground. Wind the 24-inch piece of string or twine around the poles several times, about a foot from one end. Leave enough of the twine to tie a secure knot in the string, to hold the poles in place as a tight bundle. Stand the pole arrangement in an area of the garden that has been properly tilled. Spread the legs apart, with between 18 and 24 inches between each leg. The pole arrangement should mimic a tripod design. Push ea
