Lima Bean Seeds - Fordhook 242 Bush

Fordhook 242 lima beans are an easy-to-shell variety that produce an abundant crop. They are heat tolerant, but they also do well in the North, so they’re great for you garden no matter your climate! This bush-type heirloom bean grows four-inch pods with three to five beans each. There’s no need to stake it. Also good for canning, freezing, and other uses. If you like really like lima beans, try planting every two weeks for successive harvests. 72 days to maturity. Phaseolus lunatus.