Lima bean farming offers rewarding opportunities for home gardeners and small-scale growers. These nutritious legumes, also called butter beans or patani, provide excellent nutrition and adapt well to various growing conditions. With proper techniques, anyone can enjoy a bountiful harvest from even a small garden space. Known scientifically as Phaseolus lunatus, lima beans belong to the legume family, Fabaceae. They come in two main types: bush varieties that grow compactly and pole varieties that climb. Both types produce the familiar flat, kidney-shaped beans that have nourished people for centuries. These beans stand out for their exceptional nutritional profile. They provide…
