Fabacées • Phaseolus lunatus

Organic Henderson Bush Lima Bean

"The simplicity of a discreet plant that nourishes abundantly and with respect for tradition."

$4.49

Number of seeds 30 seeds

Born from the millennia-old agricultural heritage of the Andes and adapted to the needs of modern gardeners, the Henderson Bush Lima Bean embodies the alliance between nourishing tradition and ease of cultivation. Its compact, bushy shape, requiring no staking, makes it an ideal choice for small gardens, container gardening, or urban vegetable patches.

This old cultivar, introduced to North America in the late 19th century, is prized for its hardiness, drought tolerance, and continuous production. It thrives in light, well-drained soils under ample sunshine, where it forms a dense ground cover that protects the soil. Its inconspicuous flowers herald full pods, each containing up to four plump, melt-in-your-mouth seeds.

An ideal companion plant, it enriches the soil with nitrogen, promotes microbial biodiversity, and embodies a form of sustainable and resilient food crop, perfectly integrated into a nourishing ecological garden.

Growing climate: Temperate to warm climate
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: Regular

Note: Sensitive to excessive humidity; important monitoring in humid climates.

Henderson Lima beans are delicious fresh, shelled when ripe, or dried for the colder months. Their creamy texture and delicate flavor are prized in soups, stews, warm salads, or casseroles. They also make excellent preserves.

In traditional South American cuisine, these beans have long been a staple food thanks to their nutritional richness. Today, they are regaining their place in a vibrant, sustainable, and comforting diet.