Henderson Bush Lima Bean Seeds
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Lima beans cannot survive cold weather, so plant them well after the last frost when the soil temperature is at least 70 degrees. Plant heirloom Henderson bush lima bean seeds in a sunny location about 5" apart, "eye" side down, and 1" deep, in rows 24" to 36" apart. Germination may be slow. The soil should be enriched with compost or other organic matter, and deeply worked.
Growing: Thin to 8" apart, but do not transplant. Do not over-water, since this can cause the seedlings to rot. Keep weeds under control before the plants start blossoming, since disturbing the plants while they are in bloom can cause the blossoms to drop off.
Harvesting: The first harvest should be about 70 days after germination. Pick the beans when the pod begins to fill out and feels firm. Generally, the smaller the bean the more tender it will taste. Prompt picking actually increases the harvest, while leaving the pods on the plant too long results in tough beans.
Seed Saving: Varieties of lima, runner, or fava beans will cross pollinate. To prevent cross pollination, isolate the plants you are saving for seed from these other varieties by at least a half a mile. Near the end of the growing season, allow the beans to dry completely on the vine; the pods will be light brown, and the seeds will rattle inside. Remove the seeds from the pods. After the seeds are completely dry, store heirloom Henderson bush lima bean seeds in a cool, dry place for up to a year.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Phaseolus lunatus
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 60
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Green
Good product
Quick delivery, nice packaging, good product
Heirloom Bush Butterbeans the Best
No other vegetables grow and produce as well in Houston's hot summer (other than okra) than Henderson bush butterbeans.
Henderson limas
Service was great. Seeds made it all the way from California to Kentucky in 3 days after I ordered. That's better than Amazon. I won't know how the seeds are for several months; just hope they are baby limas for the packaging doesn't say so although the catalog ad did. I have high hopes for a wonderful yield from these seeds.
Beans
First time to buy these, but every seed I have bought from you as done well.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Lima beans cannot survive cold weather, so plant them well after the last frost when the soil temperature is at least 70 degrees. Plant heirloom Henderson bush lima bean seeds in a sunny location about 5" apart, "eye" side down, and 1" deep, in rows 24" to 36" apart. Germination may be slow. The soil should be enriched with compost or other organic matter, and deeply worked.
Growing: Thin to 8" apart, but do not transplant. Do not over-water, since this can cause the seedlings to rot. Keep weeds under control before the plants start blossoming, since disturbing the plants while they are in bloom can cause the blossoms to drop off.
Harvesting: The first harvest should be about 70 days after germination. Pick the beans when the pod begins to fill out and feels firm. Generally, the smaller the bean the more tender it will taste. Prompt picking actually increases the harvest, while leaving the pods on the plant too long results in tough beans.
Seed Saving: Varieties of lima, runner, or fava beans will cross pollinate. To prevent cross pollination, isolate the plants you are saving for seed from these other varieties by at least a half a mile. Near the end of the growing season, allow the beans to dry completely on the vine; the pods will be light brown, and the seeds will rattle inside. Remove the seeds from the pods. After the seeds are completely dry, store heirloom Henderson bush lima bean seeds in a cool, dry place for up to a year.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Phaseolus lunatus
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 60
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Green
Reviews
Review
Good product
Quick delivery, nice packaging, good product
Review
Heirloom Bush Butterbeans the Best
No other vegetables grow and produce as well in Houston's hot summer (other than okra) than Henderson bush butterbeans.
Review
Henderson limas
Service was great. Seeds made it all the way from California to Kentucky in 3 days after I ordered. That's better than Amazon. I won't know how the seeds are for several months; just hope they are baby limas for the packaging doesn't say so although the catalog ad did. I have high hopes for a wonderful yield from these seeds.
Review
Beans
First time to buy these, but every seed I have bought from you as done well.