Bean Fordhook Seeds – Heirloom Heat-Tolerant Bush Lima Classic

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Contains about 3 grams of seeds

$2.20

SKU: GS-7537-BEA-DEF

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Lima Bean 'Fordhook 242' (Phaseolus lunatus) is a famous open-pollinated heirloom bush lima bean and a historic All-America Selections winner. Renowned for its exceptional heat resistance and heavy yields, this variety thrives where other limas fail during scorching summer spells. Growing into sturdy, upright bushes 16 to 24 inches tall, it produces thick, heavy pods containing 3 to 4 large, plump, pale-green seeds. Often referred to as a "butterbean," Fordhook 242 features a rich, buttery flavor and smooth, tender texture. It is a prized choice for fresh summer side dishes, freezing, canning, and winter storage.

Specifications

Plant Name: Lima Bean 'Fordhook 242' (Phaseolus lunatus)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated (AAS Winner)
Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual Legume / Bush Lima Bean
Color: Medium green pods, pale green to creamy tan plump seeds
Plant Characteristics: Compact upright bush habit (16–24 inches tall / 40–60 cm), thick self-supporting stems, heavy pod setting capability, superior heat tolerance
Suitable Space: Vegetable garden rows, raised beds, sunny garden plots, patio containers
Season: Midsummer through Autumn Harvest (Warm Season, ~75–85 Days to Maturity)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors late May to mid-June once soil temperatures consistently exceed 20°C (68°F), all frost danger passed. Sow seeds 1 to 1.5 inches deep, spaced 4 to 6 inches apart in rows 24 to 30 inches apart. Warm soil essential for successful germination.
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily required for heavy pod development)
Watering Needs: Low to Moderate (requires steady moisture while establishing; once rooted, demonstrates excellent drought tolerance, heat resistance)
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What is included?

Contains about 3 grams of seeds

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Good to know

Exceptional heat tolerance allows blossoms to set pods reliably during high summer temperatures
Plump, thick "butterbean" seeds offer rich flavor, high nutritional value, excellent freezing quality
Self-supporting bush growth habit requires no trellises or tall climbing structures

Requires warmer soil, longer season (~80 days) to mature compared to standard snap beans
Cool spring soil temperatures can delay seedling emergence or cause seed decay

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