Bean Seeds, Fordhook 242 Bush Lima (T)

Fordhook 242 Lima Bean is considered one of the best large lima beans available which has stood the test of time. Plants are bush type and produce heavy yields of lima bean pods that contain 3-5 richly flavored, light-green seeds per pod. The pods are very easy to shell.  Fordhook Lima beans are perfect for cooking, freezing or canning. Seeds can also be dried. They are heat and drought tolerant.  How to Grow Pole Beans Pole Bean Varieties Bush Bean Varieties How to Grow Bush Beans Companion Plant Guide AAS Winner 1945 Botanical Name - Phaseolus lunatus Treated - YES Bean Type - Shell Pod Color - Straight, Round, Smooth, light green Seed Color - White or green Germination Time - 6-10 Days Days to Maturity - 75 Days Maximum Height - 20-24 inches Spread -  Bush Fruit / Blossom Size - 6-7 in Pods Disease Resistant - Resistance to Common Mosaic Virus, Pod Mottle & Curly Top Virus Breed - Self Pollinated Germination Rate – 90% Lifecycle – Annual Watering – 1 inch per week Sow