{"product_id":"ga-haricot-nain-henderson-lima-bio","title":"Organic 'Henderson Lima' dwarf bean","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"136\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eOrganic dwarf lima bean 'Henderson' (Phaseolus lunatus) from the seed company Gaia, an early, productive and reliable heirloom variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eThe 'Henderson' Lima bean, introduced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e1889\u003c\/strong\u003e by the New York-based Peter Henderson Company, is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"275\"\u003edwarf\u003c\/strong\u003e heirloom variety, highly productive and \u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"323\"\u003edisease-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e . It produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"370\"\u003esmall, creamy-white beans\u003c\/strong\u003e , prized for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"409\"\u003etender texture\u003c\/strong\u003e , mild flavor, and excellent quality both in cooking and canning. Early-maturing, robust, and thriving even in less than ideal conditions, its \u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"595\"\u003ebushy habit\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it easy to grow in the home vegetable garden. A reliable, flavorful Lima bean, appreciated for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary\u003cbr data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Beetroot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dwarf, bushy\u003cbr data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"935\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 30 to 45 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Environmentally friendly product\u003cbr data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Introduced in 1889, early maturing, small cream-colored bean, disease-resistant, reliable in difficult conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Soft, creamy, delicate\u003cbr data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not frost tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eFarming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e Soak the seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003efor a maximum of 8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water to speed up germination (longer soaking will result in failure). 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For a continuous harvest of fresh beans, sow every \u003cstrong data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eHarvest when the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003epods and seeds are fully ripe\u003c\/strong\u003e . Allow sufficient \u003cstrong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eair circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e around the plants for proper drying of the pods intended for dried beans.\u003cbr data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e For preservation, only freeze \u003cstrong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003ecompletely dry beans\u003c\/strong\u003e to avoid altering the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003e • In \u003cstrong data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003esuccotash\u003c\/strong\u003e , a classic recipe with lima beans\u003cbr data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003e • In stews or mild simmered dishes\u003cbr data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003e • In a smooth, creamy broad bean purée\u003cbr data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003e • In home preserves\u003cbr data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e • As a protein-rich plant-based side dish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003eThe Lima \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Henderson'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e bean is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003evaluable, tasty and surprisingly resilient\u003c\/strong\u003e heirloom variety, perfect for northern vegetable gardens and gardeners looking for a reliable and productive legume.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075552305312,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Haricotnain_HendersonLima_bioGaia.jpg?v=1765479433","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-haricot-nain-henderson-lima-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}