Fordhook Lima (Butter) Bean

Be sure to check out our Beans Growing Guide for more tips & tricks on successfully growing beans.  Fordhook Lima Bean, also known as a Butter Bean, has been a consistent performer in vegetable gardens for over 60 years. Plants have a bush-style growing habit and may be densely planted to maximize growing space. It is adapted to a wide-variety of climates and is especially heat-tolerant for southernmost states. It also performs well in periods of dry weather. Plants produce large, 4" pods that are easy to shell. Pods contain 3-5 large, plump Seeds per pod. Fordhook Lima Bean was an All-America Selections winner in 1945 for it's production and eating quality. The white beans have an excellent, nutty flavor that's great for fresh eating. It is also a great variety for preservation. It retains flavor well when pressure-canned or when blanched and frozen. Beans should be planted in spring after the last frost has occurred. Beans will germinate best once soil temps have reached 65 F or