Ferry-Morse Bean Seeds - Lima Fordhook Organic

Fordhook Bush Lima Bean is an All-America Selections winning bean variety. The plump pods, about four inches long, are easy to shell and have superior flavor. This variety is perfect for tender-shell beans and dried beans. Fordhook Bush Lima Bean is loaded with vitamins and protein! This bush bean variety is an excellent source of vitamins and protein and imparts a robust, flavorful taste to any dish.

• Non Neonic: Safe for Bees
• Grows Best In: Full Sun
• Days to Germination: 6-8 Days
• Days to Maturity: 65-85 Days
• Best Container Size: 12"+
• Growing Height: 20"
• Water Needs: Average (1-2 in/week)

• Botanical Name: Phaseolus Vulgaris
• Flavor: Rich, Nutty Flavor
• Preparation Ideas: An Outstanding Choice for Freezing
• Plant Type: Vegetable
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual
• Pelleted Seed Count: 15-30
• Fill Weight: 8 gram
• Growth Type: Bush
• Tolerance: Heat Tolerant/Drought Tolerant
• Growing Seasons: Spring/Summer
• Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Spring/Summer

Sow Lima Fordhook Bush Bean seeds when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 4". Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination. Thin to 1 plant every 4" when the plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production.

• Planting Depth: 1-1.5"
• Seed Spacing: Plant your Lima Fordhook Bush #242 Bean seeds roughly 4" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 20" apart

Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.