Henderson Lima Bean Organic Seeds (Phaseolus lunatus) – Bush-type variety known for reliability and creamy texture. This compact heirloom is perfect for short growing seasons and delivers tender, buttery beans for stews, succotash, or freezing.

Minimum: 15+ Seeds

The Henderson Lima Bean is a dependable, bush-type heirloom beloved for its early production, compact growth, and delicate, buttery flavor. First introduced in the late 1800s, this variety remains a garden favorite for its creamy, tender beans that shine in everything from hearty stews to classic Southern succotash.

Perfect for short growing seasons and small gardens, Henderson’s compact plants require no staking and mature quickly, making it an ideal choice for succession planting or squeezing more productivity out of your growing space.

Why You'll Love It:

⏳ Early to Mature – Ideal for cooler climates or short summers
🫘 Delicate, Creamy Texture – Beans cook down buttery-smooth
🌱 Compact & Bushy – No trellis needed; perfect for raised beds and containers
🥘 Versatile in the Kitchen – Great in soups, stews, succotash, or frozen for later
🌿 Reliable Yielder – Consistent harvests season after season
🌾 Heirloom & Organic – Grown naturally, true to its 19th-century roots

Quick Growing Info:

☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
📆 Days to Maturity: 65–75 days
📏 Plant Spacing: 3–6 inches apart; 18–24 inches between rows
🌱 Planting Depth: 1–1.5 inches
💧 Water Needs: Moderate, especially during pod set
🧊 Frost Sensitive: Yes – sow after danger of frost has passed
🌾 Growth Habit: Compact bush

Growing Tips:

• Direct sow into warm soil after your last frost date.

• Beans don’t transplant well—start them where they’ll grow.

• Water consistently for even pod development, especially during flowering.

• Avoid over-fertilizing; too much nitrogen encourages leaves, not beans.

• Harvest when pods are well-filled but not dried out for the best flavor.

Perfect For:

🌿 Raised beds and container gardens
🧑🌾 Northern or short-season growers
❄️ Freezing or preserving for winter meals
🥘 Succotash, bean dips, casseroles, and soups

🧺 A Reliable Favorite Since 1885

With its creamy flavor, tidy size, and old-school dependability, Henderson Lima Bean is a must-have for homesteaders, heirloom collectors, and anyone who wants high-quality beans from a low-maintenance plant.

👉 Sow it, savor it, share it—Henderson always delivers.