DESCRIPTION
One of the best bush beans ever for picking and eating! It was developed for mechanical harvesting: Hardy, upright 20-24”H with a high set of 5-6”L pods. This combo makes it an excellent choice for home garden production too. Very easy to grow. Prolific producer of delicious old-time tasting, stringless, tender, smooth, medium green pods. Canning, Freezing, Fresh Markets, Home Gardens.
Lima beans are super-high in fiber and protein, but contain hardly a trace of fat. Their high magnesium content relaxes veins and arteries in the body, improving blood oxygen levels and the circulation of nutrients. Another super-food from your own back yard! * Nitrogen-fixer in the soil - chop up plant and work it back into the soil
CLASSIFICATIONS
OPEN POLLINATED
Pollination occurs by insect, bird, wind, humans, or other natural mechanisms. Because there are no restrictions on the flow of pollen between individuals, open-pollinated plants are more genetically diverse. However, as long as pollen is not shared between different varieties within the same species, then the seed produced will remain true-to-type year after year.
HEIRLOOM
This variety has a history of being passed down within a family or community, similar to the generational sharing of certain items like jewelry or furniture.
VEGETABLE SEED AND PLANTING GUIDE
| Direct Seed (100 Ft.) | Distance Apart In Row After Thinning | Space Between Rows | Planting Depth |
|---|
| 1-2 Lbs. | 2-4" | 18-38" | 1-2" |
* This is an estimated guide. Conditions may vary considerably due to location.
ESTIMATED DAYS TO MATURITY
53 days
DISEASE RESISTANCE OR TOLERANCE
Bean Common Mosaic Virus
Curly Top Virus
Rust
COMPANIONS
- Beet
- Cabbage Family
- Carrot
- Celery
- Chard
- Corn
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Pea
ALLIES
- Marigold deters Mexican bean beetles
- Nasturtium and rosemary deter bean beetles
- Summer savory deters bean beetles, improves growth and flavor
ENEMIES
- Garlic, onion and shallot stunt the growth of beans
WE PROUDLY SELL NON-GMO SEEDS!