{"product_id":"bean-lima-fordhook-bush-242-green-50-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Bean Lima Fordhook Bush 242 50 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(21, 84, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBean Lima Fordhook Bush 242\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e produces 3 to 5 tasty, large, plump, pale green seeds per 4-inch pod. Plants grow to 15 to 20 inches tall. Sturdy, upright bush-type plants set pods that are easy to pick and shell. Heavy yields from mid-season to frost. Prolific even during drought and heat — making it perfect for growing in the South. An \u003cstrong\u003eAll-American Selections Winner\u003c\/strong\u003e recognized for outstanding garden performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(11, 71, 19);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 80%. Test Date: 3\/26. WILL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 72, 5);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 70%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Bean Lima Fordhook Bush 242?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passed down through generations for at least 75 years for reliable harvests and authentic flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA structure has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-American Selections Winner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recognized for outstanding performance and reliability in home gardens across the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Drought Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prolific even in hot, dry conditions — one of the best lima beans for Southern gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Yields:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy bush plants produce abundantly from mid-season to frost — easy to pick and shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, Plump Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 large seeds per 4-inch pod — exceptional fresh-eating and freezing quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forgiving of small mistakes — a great choice for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil temps reach 65°F. 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