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Bean Seeds (Bush Lima) - Henderson

Great smaller bean for cooking with a big taste

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Improves Soil
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Phaseolus vulgaris

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 70 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Bush
  • Compact
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 18 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Determinate
  • Dwarf
  • Lima Bean
  • Shell Bean
  • Shelling Bean

COLOR

  • Green

Grow Heirloom Beans - Plant Henderson Bush Lima Bean Seeds

Possibly America's favorite baby lima bean, Henderson Bush Lima Bean is a beautiful, easy to grow variety. Each pod will contain 3 to 4 bean seeds, which are great for canning or freezing. Considered a hardy lima bean that can grow best during the heat of the summer. Make the great tasting heirloom Henderson Bush Lima Bean a staple of your vegetable garden!

  • • Baby Lima Bean
  • • Buttery flavor and drought tolerant
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 4 to 6 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
1 Ounce 77

Planting Guide

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Bean Seeds (Bush Lima) - Henderson FAQs

What type of seed is Henderson Bean?

Henderson Bean is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Henderson Bean get?

Henderson Bean grows to 3 to 4 beans per pod, 3 to 4 inches long.

What is the flavor profile of Henderson Bean?

Henderson Bean has a flavor profile described as buttery.

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