How do you grow lima beans? The first decision in growing lima bean plants is to decide what type you want to grow, bush or pole varieties.

Dried beans are primarily shell beans grown specifically for the seed or bean inside the pod. Popular varieties of these beans include black, red kidney, cannellini, cranberry, lima or pinto beans.

Everything you need to know about how to harvest green beans, from factors that limit their growth to visible signs the plant has reached maturity.

Through breeding, we now have a plant that produces a bean that does not need shelling. Although not as nutritious as lima beans, snap beans are a well-balanced, low-calorie food.

Everything you need to know about how to harvest green beans, from factors that limit their growth to visible signs the plant has reached maturity.