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Peas and Beans

Why do my butter beans drop pods?

Butter beans, or lima beans, are not particularly heat tolerant. Temperatures above 86º F, especially when the relative humidity is low, may cause bloom and pod drop. Any other type of stress will also cause the plant to drop its leaves and pods. Pole type beans are less susceptible to this problem.

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