Burpee Improved Bush Lima Bean Seeds – Large White Butter Beans

Grow creamy white butter beans in your own garden with Burpee Improved bush lima beans. These large, flat beans have a smooth texture and gently sweet flavor when fully cooked, making them a comforting addition to soups, casseroles, and vegetable side dishes. Serve a homegrown harvest with rice or cornbread for a simple, satisfying meal.

Variety Highlights

• Variety: Burpee Improved bush lima bean.
• Bean type: Large white lima beans, also called butter beans.
• Growth: Bush habit rather than a climbing pole bean.
• Germination: Approximately 7–14 days under suitable conditions.
• Maturity: Approximately 75 days, with timing varying by weather and harvest stage.

Available Seed Packs

• 10 seeds
• 1 oz of seeds
• 1/4 lb of seeds
• 1 lb of seeds
• 4 lb of seeds

Select your preferred pack size before adding to cart. Bulk packs are sold by weight, not a guaranteed seed count. This listing is for seeds, not live plants or prepared beans.

Planting and Growing

Direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed and the soil is thoroughly warm. Choose full sun and loose, well-drained soil. Avoid sowing into cold, wet soil, which can prevent successful establishment.

Allow room between plants for bush growth and airflow. Keep the seedbed moist without waterlogging, and water consistently as plants flower and develop pods. Control weeds carefully to avoid disturbing shallow roots.

Harvesting

For fresh shell beans, pick pods when they are well filled and shell before cooking. For dry beans, allow pods to mature and dry where weather permits, then shell and dry the beans thoroughly before storage. Harvest timing will differ between fresh and dry use.

Kitchen Use and Safe Preparation

Enjoy fully cooked lima beans in soups, casseroles, or side dishes. Their creamy texture pairs well with rice, cornbread, and vegetables. Handle cooked beans gently if you want to keep them intact.

Do not eat raw or undercooked lima beans. Follow a reliable preparation method and cook thoroughly before eating. Seeds sold for planting are not intended to be eaten directly.