{"product_id":"fordhook-242-heirloom-lima-bean-seeds","title":"Fordhook 242 Heirloom Lima Bean Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFordhook 242 is a heirloom lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) prized for its honey-like flavor and easy shelling.\u003c\/strong\u003e A prolific, dependable producer, it is heat and drought tolerant once blooms set in cooler weather, making it a top all-around lima for Northern and Southern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fordhook 242 lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e heirloom, non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraits:\u003c\/strong\u003e prolific, easy to shell, heat and drought tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 4 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 to 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e spring, summer, or fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh shelling and butter beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorthern and Southern gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat and drought-prone plots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable season-long harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds 1\/2 to 1 inch deep in rows or solid-seeded, spacing plants 2 to 4 inches apart in a single row or solid wide row block. Plant in spring, summer, or fall and maintain a weed-free bed in full sun with adequate moisture. Note that lima blooms drop in hot weather, so plant in cooler, protected areas or time plantings so blooms set as cooler weather begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich and buttery with a superior honey-like sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Papaws Garden Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapaw's Garden Supply is a family-run brand helping the next generation grow with nature, offering heirloom and non-GMO seeds for home gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Papaws Garden Supply LLC","offers":[{"title":"40 SEED CT","offer_id":50291880067350,"sku":"LB300.4","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"80 SEED CT","offer_id":50291880100118,"sku":"LB300.8","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/Fordhook242LimaBushBean_50619604-d582-4e72-80dc-8f429c6859f2.jpg?v=1753372319","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/fordhook-242-heirloom-lima-bean-seeds","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}