Lima Beans Ready to Pick |
They grew and grew and grew. I began to wonder if these were Jack and the Beanstalk beans. They grew so high that it bent over the panel so that it hung down, making a 'tunnel' of lima beans. Lots of leaves and vines, for sure.
Lots of Foliage |
Everything else in the garden is playing out, but new leaves and vines are still being put out by the lima bean plants.
Still Growing! |
I climbed into the "lima bean tunnel" with a big bowl and began picking the lima bean pods that were fat. That let me know that there were beans that were ripe inside. I would hope that there are more beans coming as so far the plants are putting out a ton of leaves, but only a few lima beans.
Bowl of beans |
We shelled the lima beans quickly. The Henderson lima beans were just a pale green color, but the Speckled lima beans were beautifully colored.
Speckled Limas and Henderson Limas |
Some people don't like to eat lima beans, but I find that they are delicious, especially if a little bacon or tasso is added to the pot while you are cooking them.
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