Fordhook 242 Bush Lima Bean

65 days. [1945, USDA Beltsville, IN. AAS winner.] The standard lima for middle and northern latitudes where it bears well in warm years. Plants have dense foliage and are heat- and drought-resistant. Thick 4 in. pods have 3-5 large, flat greenish-white seeds with a nut-like flavor. Small (42 g) packet has about 33 seeds.