Sem Phali, Lima Beans - Desi Vegetable Seeds

Description

Nutritional profile. 1 packet contains approximately 35 seeds.

Phaseolus lunatus is a legume grown for its edible seeds or beans. Lima bean are two types, bush and pole or vine varieties. Bush lima bean varieties are ready for harvest from 60 to 80 days from sowing; pole bean varieties are ready for harvest in 85 to 90 days.

Seeds Specifications

Planting And Care

• To help conserve water, reduce stress, and encourage healthy growth, apply a 2- to 4-inch layer of chopped and shredded leaves, grass clippings, or shredded bark around the base of your plants
• Allow about an inch of space between the mulch and the base stem of the plant

Sem Phali Care

• They are usually shipped in the spring as bare roots when plants are fully dormant, well before they have leafed out
• They, ll look like a bundle of sticks on arrival
• Note, they are not dead,simply dormant
• If you are buying container-grown plants (vs
• bare-root plants), plant them by May or early June for best results

Sem Phali Special Feature

Commercially grown pantropically for its seeds/beans. Interesting small ornamental tree for tropical areas.

Sem Phali Uses

Medicinal Use:

• it is good for digestive system, relieving constipation, help in weight loss
• The sem phalli (pulses) contains good protein
• Lima beans are an excellent source of molybdenum and a very good source of dietary fiber, copper and manganese
• Lima beans are good sources of folate, phosphorus, protein, potassium, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium and vitamin B6
• Note: Use only after consulting the specialist

Culinary Use:

• sem phali green pod is consumed as vegetable and its bean as pulse