{"product_id":"lima-bean-seeds","title":"Lima Bean Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eLima bean seeds grow the creamy, buttery beans that are a Southern-garden favorite. Lima beans (\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus lunatus\u003c\/em\u003e), also called butter beans, produce broad, flat pods filled with pale-green, richly flavored seeds. Warm-season and heat-loving, these lima bean seeds thrive where summers are long, rewarding gardeners with tender shell beans for fresh eating and freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest for gardeners in warm, long-summer climates and cooks who love the smooth texture of butter beans in succotash, soups, and side dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow directly after all frost has passed and soil is thoroughly warm at 65–70°F, since limas rot in cold, wet ground. Plant seeds 1–1.5 inches deep, 4–6 inches apart, in rows 24–30 inches apart, in full sun. Germination takes 7–14 days. Grow as a warm-season annual in USDA zones 5–11; provide a trellis for pole types or let bush types stand on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShell limas are ready in about 75–85 days. Pick pods when they are plump and firm but still bright green, before they turn leathery, and shell out the tender beans. Harvest regularly to keep the plants setting new pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLima beans are classic in succotash, stews, and simple buttered sides, and they freeze exceptionally well after a quick blanch. As a legume, the plants also help fix nitrogen in the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I plant lima beans?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWait until soil is warm, at least 65°F, since limas germinate poorly and rot in cold ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo lima beans need a trellis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePole limas need support; bush types are self-supporting. Check your pod type and trellis if it climbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I dry lima beans for storage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Leave some pods to mature and dry fully on the plant, then shell and store the beans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012858896591,"sku":"ORIVLB_09_41","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/OrganoBlankPack.png?v=1777648497","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/lima-bean-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}