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Henderson Lima Bean Seeds

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65 days. Phaseolus lunatus. Open Pollinated. Henderson Lima Bean. The plant produces high yields of flavorful, creamy white baby lima beans. Pods are 3 ¼" long and dark green and have 3 to 4 seeds per pod. The small, creamy-white seeds have a smooth, buttery texture and mild, delicious flavor when cooked fresh or dried. High in Vitamins A, B, and C. These baby lima beans are excellent for canning, freezing, and fresh eating. Also known as Henderson's Baby Lima Bean. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 549466. A variety from the USA.

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65 days. Phaseolus lunatus. Open Pollinated. Henderson Lima Bean. The plant produces high yields of flavorful, creamy white baby lima beans. It is a classic heirloom bush lima bean variety prized for its earliness, productivity, hardiness, and excellent flavor. Pods are 3 ¼" long and dark green and have 3 to 4 seeds per pod. The small, creamy-white seeds have a smooth, buttery texture and mild, delicious flavor when cooked fresh or dried. High in Vitamins A, B, and C. These baby lima beans are excellent for canning, freezing, and fresh eating. Also known as Henderson's Baby Lima Bean. Introduced in 1888–1889 by Peter Henderson & Co. It was discovered around 1883 near Lynchburg, Virginia. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 549466. An heirloom variety from the USA.

Lot No: 101617

Germination: 85%

Seeds Per Pound: 800

Plant Height: 16” tall

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Lima Bean Phaseolus lunatus

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

1 to 1 1/2"

above 65 F

5 to 8 days

Full Sun

Spring

USDA Hardiness Zone

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Space After Thinning

Days to Harvest

N/A

4 to 8"

30"

4 to 8"

65 - 85 days

Lima Bean Planting Information:

Lima beans are both bush and pole. The difference is that bush varieties grow faster, but pole varieties yield more and for a longer period of time. They are not cold hardy plants. Do not plant until the soil is warm. Lima beans have a harder time sprouting than other beans. Plant your Lima bean seeds outdoors directly in the soil, 14 days after your last frost date, and when night time temperatures are 75°F. For a quicker start, you can soak your seeds for 1 to 4 hours in warm water. If you soak the seeds too long, they will split or rot and will not germinate! Lima beans do not like soil that is too moist and require lots of room in the garden. Plants can grow 1 to 9 ft tall.

Warning: Do not plant in cold, wet soil, or you may experience poor germination!

Soil Requirements:

Requires rich, fertile soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.

Water Requirements:

Beans do not like soil that is too moist. Water during dry and hot spells.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when planting outdoors. Periodically apply Miracle-Gro.

Harvest Tips:

Pinch or cut the pods off carefully to avoid damaging the plant. Pick every few days for tender beans. Frequent harvesting also encourages plants to produce more pods.

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Minimum Outdoor Soil Temperature: above 70 F

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Seed Depth: 1 to 1 ½“

Days to Germination: 5 to 8 days

Plant Spacing: 4 to 8”

Row Spacing: 30”

Sunlight Requirement: Full sun

Days to Harvest after Planting Outdoors: 65 to 85 days

USDA Hardiness Zone: 2 to 11

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