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Fordhook Lima Bean Seeds - Butter Beans

$3.49 USD
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Size: 1 Packet

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The Fordhook Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Fordhook') is a sturdy AAS-winner that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. The drought resistant legume produces a heavy yield of large, lime green butter beans. Perfect for soups, stews, or as a standalone side dish, Fordhook Lima Beans are a rich source of plant-based protein, fiber, and nutrients.

  • Award Winning Lima Beans - Fordhook is an All America Selections winner that yields an abundant crop of large, flat lima beans on a 20” tall bush. Fordhook is well adapted to different climates and drought tolerant. Legume plants fix nitrogen, improving soil quality in the garden.
  • Tasty and Nutritious Crop - Fordhook is a classic green lima bean that is delicious and tender whether canned, fresh, frozen, or dried. The pods are easy to shell and are green when fresh, drying to a creamy white color.

Net Wt. 13 G

Heirloom Vegetable Seeds

All of our seeds are open-pollinated, non-GMO, heirloom varieties with tested germination rates

Specifications

  • Planting Zones
    5-9
  • Light
    Full Sun
  • Soil Temp for Germination
    60-70 Degrees F
  • Germination Time
    7-14 Days
  • Planting Depth
    1 Inch
  • Plant Size
    24-36 Inches Tall, 12-18 Inch Spread
  • Days to Harvest
    70-80 Days
  • Growing Instructions
    Sow beans directly outdoors once soil has warmed to at least 60°. Once sprouted, plants should be thinned to 8" apart. For dry beans, pick once pods begin to change from green to white and allow to fully dry before shelling.
  • Seed Saving Instructions
    Allow some Lima Bean pods to dry until seeds rattle inside. Pick and shell the beans; dry for two more weeks. Seeds are ready to store when a fingernail cannot dent them. Label and store in a cool dry place for up to four years.
  • Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet
    35 to 40

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Self-Reliance For The Future

  • Sustainable Living - Vegetable gardening is an essential foundation of a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Home-grown fruits and vegetables are generally more flavorful and nutritious than store-bought.
  • Easy to Grow - Seeds are packed in a beautiful paper packet with instructions for successful growing and germination in your own home garden. Each package also has instructions for saving seeds after harvest. Getting started is simple for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
  • Quality Seeds - Plant now or store for future growing seasons. These seeds will remain viable for years if stored in a cool dry location. Our safe, non-hybrid non-GMO heirloom seeds are always open-pollinated, naturally grown, untreated, and selected to ensure the best germination rates

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are heirloom seeds?

Heirloom seeds are the types of seeds your grandparents grew. These varieties have been passed down from generation to generation. They’re old reliable open-pollinated varieties that aren’t typically grown commercially. Instead, they have a rich history that predates modern breeding techniques.

You can learn more about open-pollinated, heirloom, and non-GMO seeds in our Survival Garden Training blog.

Where are Survival Garden Seeds sourced?

The majority of our seeds are sourced in the United States, with a few exceptions when the seed is difficult to source domestically. Whenever we do have to source outside of the US, we ensure our seeds are safe to grow, non-GMO varieties that meet our standards for germination and reliability.

Are your seeds treated?

No, we do not pre-treat our farmer seeds. All of our garden seeds for sale are untreated, open-pollinated, non-GMO, and heirloom varieties. They are kept in temperature-controlled cooler storage until they are packed and shipped to keep them pest and disease-free.

In what zones can I grow your seeds?

The seeds in our collections are specifically chosen from varieties that can be successfully grown from Zone 3 to Zone 10 USDA Hardiness Zones. However, individual varieties have specific needs to thrive in different environments. Each seed pack has optimal temperatures for germination and instructions on seed starting. Consult local frost dates to plan your garden and get the most out of your seeds.

What is the shelf life of these gardening seeds?

Our seeds will generally last for 3-10 years if they are appropriately stored in a cool, dry place. However, we encourage you to grow your survival seeds within a year or two of purchase. This yields the best germination rates possible and also gives you more experience growing survival food now. At the end of the growing season, follow the instructions on the back of each packet for saving seeds for future gardens. These new seeds for survival will be more adapted to thrive in the growing conditions where you are.

1 packet of Fordhook Lima Beans
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Fordhook Lima Bean Seeds - Butter Beans

From $3.49 USD

The Fordhook Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus 'Fordhook') is a sturdy AAS-winner that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. The drought resistant legume produces a heavy yield of large, lime green butter beans. Perfect for soups, stews, or as a standalone side dish, Fordhook Lima Beans are a rich source of plant-based protein, fiber, and nutrients.

Net Wt. 13 G

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