Grow the classic, award-winning Bean Lima Fordhook Bush 242 in your garden, a variety celebrated for over 60 years as an All-America Selections winner. This heirloom bush lima bean sets the benchmark for large-seeded limas with its distinctive buttery, nutty flavor and creamy texture. Its reliable bush growth habit simplifies cultivation and supports high yields, making it ideal for home gardeners seeking a productive and flavorful bean crop. Experience why Fordhook has remained a gardener favorite for generations. These plump, tender beans deliver rich, complex flavor that canned or frozen supermarket limas simply cannot match—with a naturally creamy texture that requires no added butter or cream. The large seed size means fewer beans needed per serving, stretching your harvest further and reducing shelling time compared to smaller lima varieties. The compact bush growth eliminates the need for trellising or staking, freeing up garden space and simplifying maintenance. Plants produce abundantly throughout the season, with multiple pod sets maturing in succession for extended harvests. Unlike pole limas that require vertical support and longer growing seasons, Fordhook's determinate habit fits seamlessly into any garden layout while delivering reliable yields even in shorter growing regions. Perfect for enriching soups, stews, and side dishes, Fordhook lima beans offer versatility along with quality. Fresh from the garden, dried for winter storage, or frozen at peak ripeness, these beans maintain their superior flavor and texture through any preparation method. These non-GMO seeds provide a trusted heritage variety for sustained garden success, proven performance, and the authentic taste of homegrown abundance.

Why Choose Bean Lima Fordhook?

• Award-Winning Variety: Recognized for its quality and flavor as an All-America Selections winner.
• Large Beans: Produces 3–5 large beans per 4-inch pod.
• High Yields: Early-bearing bush plants provide an abundant harvest.
• Exceptional Flavor: Creamy, nutty taste ideal for fresh eating, freezing, or drying.
• Sustainable Packaging: Non-GMO seeds in environmentally friendly, recyclable packaging.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
• Planting: Sow seeds directly into the soil after the last frost.
• Spacing: Space plants 6–8 inches apart with rows 18–24 inches apart.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but avoid over watering.
• Harvesting: Ready to harvest in about 90 days with a 70% germination rate.

Why Choose David’s Garden Seeds®?

• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
• GO TEXAN Certified: Supporting local agriculture and communities.
• Heirloom & Open-Pollinated: Passed down for over 75 years, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Freshly Packed: Prepared for the current growing season with high germination rates.

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