The first decision in growing lima bean plants is to decide what type you want to grow, bush or pole varieties. Bush cultivars grow 1-2 feet in height and width and are ready to harvest earlier.

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Lima beans may help support your digestive and heart health and reduce your risk of common health conditions like obesity, heart disease, and certain cancers.

The beans get their name from their place of origin — Lima, Peru — though the legume’s pronunciation includes a long “i” sound (lye-muh).

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“Lima beans are where my largest hopes lie,” he said. How it’s going. Abbey had to find varieties with the necessary genetics to make a blue bean possible.

Lima bean dishes from Oxnard's BG's Cafe and Camarillo's Adolfo Grill & Daily Bar, Azafran Restaurant, Spanish Hills Club and Twisted Oak Tavern will be available for the first 150 attendees for $10.