Henderson's Bush Lima Bean
Price: $3.45
SKU: 30304011It was found by chance along a Lynchburg, Virginia roadside in about 1883, was grown by a local market gardener, and eventually passed along to T. W. Woods & Sons. They grew it for two years and then sold their whole stock to Peter Henderson & Company in 1887. Henderson increased and improved the stock and released it to the gardening public in the spring of 1889. The seeds dry to a creamy white color.
Harvest when the pods are well-filled and firm, but still bright green in appearance. To dry, allow them to remain on the vine until brittle. If rain threatens, harvest and finish drying indoors.
Customer Reviews:
By Brian (Virginia) on August 2, 2025
We grow in 14' long raised beds outdoors with no cover. we have a drip irrigation system.
These grow well, very little maintenance and taste great. I think these are the same variety my grandma used when I was little. I fondly remember going to "the country" with her to pick butter beans on my uncles farm. I cook them the same way she did, simple with a few herbs, and ham bone and of course butter.
By Melody Lee on March 30, 2019
I can't believe there aren't any reviews for these yet! My grandmother used to grow Henderson Bush Lima Beans every year and made the most delicious butter beans with them. Back in 2006 or 2007 I bought some from Victory Seeds for my first garden. They produced beautifully for me then, and twelve years later the descendants of those seeds are still going strong. In fact, I had so much extra seed that I just gave my sister enough for a few years. The flavor of these when young is amazing. Sweet, creamy, and tender, and not even a tiny bit mealy. Everyone should grow these in their garden!
