Evaluation of Production Lines of Lima Beans (Phaseolus lunatus), Grown in Home Gardens

Abstract

This study was made to evaluate the behavior of P. lunatus grown in home gardens for family consumption, in areas of the Local Administrative Council, in Senado, Camaguey, Cuba. The areas used belong to the Noel Fernández Agricultural Company, in the municipality of Minas, on brown carbonated soils. Six varieties of Phaseolus lunatus were evaluated. Variety "bola roja" (red ball) was the most affected variety (3.21 t/ha). P. lunatus Caballero rojo aplanado was not affected by pests.

Keywords

• home gardens
• lima beans
• Phaseolus lunatus
• urban agriculture