Physical Factors Affecting The Growth Of Lima Beans

Lima beans are an interesting crop of beans that grow in the warm season. They are native to Central America, but can be grown elsewhere. They are a very nutritious bean. They are high in protein, thiamine, riboflavin, and iron (Mierzejewski, 2009). The growth of lima beans is affected by both physical and nutritional factors. The physical factors include the pH of the soil (6.0 to 6.8), temperature range (60° and 70°F) and moisture content of the medium in which the organism is growing. The nutritional factors include the amount of Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, phosphorous, and other trace elements provided in the soil (LaLiberte, 1985).The purpose of the experiment was to investigate and observe the effect of the organic vs. synthetic fertilizers