If you're an avid gardener, though, this is your sign that it might be time to get reacquainted with the humble lima bean. This tasty and low-maintenance plant is the perfect addition to any ...

but infection is typically most severe on pods low on the plant and deep in the canopy. Oospores, which are the sexually produced spores, are the chief overwintering and survival structure for P.

‘Lima beans thrive in warmer temperatures so it is best to plant them 3-4 weeks after the last frost when soil temperatures are consistently above 65°F,’ says Rebecca Sears from Ferry-Morse.

Bush Type: These lima beans grow on lower-growing bushes. The beans are typically smaller and mature faster. Pole Type: These lima beans grow on a climbing plant. The beans are typically larger and ...