Should lima beans be staked or caged for best growing?

Question

Looks like the beans are going to weigh enough to tip the plants over if they are not supported?

Answer 1

I cage them.    That way the little monsters can't escape !!!!

Answer 2

There are "pole" bean types and "bush" bean types.  The pole types must have something to climb on (some people put the in with corn).  The bush types are self supporting but planted slightly closer together.