Description
25 Seeds per pack
(a.k.a. Mammoth Wonder Bush, Fordhook Improved, and Potato Lima) (Phaseolus lunatus) 70-75 days. Shell or Dry Bean This popular bush-type lima bean sports broad, thick 1-1¼” wide pods, 3½-4″ in length, with 3-4 large, thick, plump, oval, greenish-white seeds each, on 16-20″ plants. The Fordhook 242 Bush Heirloom Lima Bean is a wonderful butterbean, with a pleasing, nutty flavor. Good fresh, cooked, frozen, or dried. Won the All-American Selections (AAS) Award in 1945. Easy sheller. Good for the North or maritime conditions. Heat and drought resistant.
Planting Instructions for Fordhook 242 Bean Seeds
Sow Fordhook 242 Lima beans 1-2″ deep, 2-6″ apart, in rows 18-36″ apart, in full sun after danger of frost. Soaking bean seeds in water 1-2 hours before planting speeds germination. Germination occurs in 4-16 days in soil 60-85°F. Provide support for heirloom pole bean varieties. For heirloom snap beans, harvest when beans are 3-6″ long. For dry beans, leave pods on plants until pods are dry, brown, and crisp, and beans are hard and rattle in pod, if more drying is needed when danger of frost has arrived, pick pods or pull entire plant and hang upside down to dry further.
FAQ:
What are other names for the Fordhook 242 Bush Lima Bean?
It is also known as Mammoth Wonder Bush, Fordhook Improved, and Potato Lima.
How long does it take for Fordhook 242 Bush Lima Beans to mature?
They typically mature in 70-75 days, making them a relatively quick-growing variety.
What is the growth habit and size of the plants?
These are bush-type plants, reaching 16-20 inches in height, with broad pods that are 1-1¼ inches wide and 3½-4 inches long.
What is the flavor profile of the Fordhook 242 Bush Lima Bean?
They have a pleasing, nutty flavor and are often described as a wonderful butterbean.
How versatile are Fordhook 242 Bush Lima Beans in the kitchen?
They are excellent fresh, cooked, frozen, or dried, making them a versatile choice for various dishes and storage methods.
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