{"product_id":"lima-bean-seeds-1","title":"Lima Bean - Fordhook (Seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/blog\/faq-items\/are-osc-seeds-gmo-free\/\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-108065\" src=\"https:\/\/oscseed.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"84\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc.png 624w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc-500x444.png 500w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc-768x681.png 768w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc-275x244.png 275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 84px) 100vw, 84px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e     \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/product-category\/heirloom\/\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-133849\" src=\"https:\/\/oscseed.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo.png 150w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-275x275.png 275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 20 seeds\/pkt (1-2 seeds\/gram)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant a piece of history with our Fordhook Lima Bush Bean seeds, a trusted heirloom and a favourite from the WWII ‘Victory Garden’ era.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-299 citation-end-299\"\u003eThis variety produces large, productive plants that yield very well even in high temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnjoy a bountiful harvest of large, meaty, light green beans with an excellent flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick Seed Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-298 citation-end-298\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHeirloom Vegetable, Bush Bean\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-297\"\u003ePod Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-297 citation-end-297\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10 cm long, 2.5 cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-296\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-296 citation-end-296\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent flavour; large, meaty beans; high-yielding in hot weather; ‘Victory Garden’ favourite.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you need to know to Plant \u0026amp; Grow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-295 citation-end-295\"\u003eBeans have a distinct dislike for cold, wet soils, so sow seeds only after the soil has warmed to at least 16°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-294 citation-end-294\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSow seeds 2.5 cm deep and 8 cm apart in rows spaced 45 to 70 cm apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-293 citation-end-293\"\u003eTo ensure a continuous harvest, make successive sowings of these bush varieties every 10 days until mid-July.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-292\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-292 citation-end-292\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeep the soil evenly watered, particularly when the plants are in flower and starting to produce pods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-291 citation-end-291\"\u003eAvoid using high-nitrogen fertilizer, as it can promote excessive foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen leaves are damp, avoid disturbing the plants to reduce the risk of disease.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-290 citation-end-290\"\u003eGermination occurs in approximately 8 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Fordhook Lima Bush Bean Seeds belongs in Your Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fordhook Lima Bean is a fantastic choice for gardeners who want a reliable and prolific crop, especially in hot climates where other varieties might struggle. The large, thick beans are not only a joy to shell but also offer a satisfying, rich flavour that is a true delicacy. By planting this heirloom, you’re growing a piece of history and adding a dependable, high-yielding staple to Your Garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ONTARIO SEED CO LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768350208136,"sku":"107892","price":2.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0360\/4348\/9416\/files\/IMG-1586.jpg?v=1773802327","url":"https:\/\/sunsetnursery.ca\/products\/lima-bean-seeds-1","provider":"Sunset Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}