Henderson Lima Bean (Bush)
Henderson Lima Bean (Bush)
Made and shipped by MIgardener
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Henderson is a reliable, disease-resistant bush lima bean with sturdy, compact plants and creamy, buttery beans. It produces abundant clusters in about 70 to 90 days and is easy to grow with minimal fuss.
At a glance
- Variety: Henderson, heirloom bush lima bean
- Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Habit: Bush, compact
- Days to maturity: About 70 to 90 days
- Disease: Good resistance to common bean diseases
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Soups and stews
- Succotash and sides
- Freezing
- Easy-care home gardens
How to grow
Direct sow after the last frost once the soil is warm, in full sun and well-drained soil. As a bush type it needs no trellising. Water consistently and harvest pods when the beans inside have plumped.
Flavor profile
Creamy and buttery with a mild, satisfying flavor.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a family-run, Michigan-based seed company offering a huge selection of affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds. Their mission is to make gardening simple, accessible, and budget-friendly for everyone.
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- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
- Size
- Price per unit
- Great for
- Soups and stews
- Succotash and sides
- Freezing
- Easy-care home gardens