Type
bush lima
Lima Bean variety
Burpee Improved Bush Lima Bean
A productive bush variety with large beans and concentrated harvest. It is grown where gardeners want lima quality without a trellis.
Days to maturity
75
Best for
small gardens, fresh shelling
About Burpee Improved Bush
Burpee Improved Bush is a bush-type Fordhook-class lima selected for larger, thicker seeds and heavier yields than the standard baby limas. Its broad pods hold several plump, pale green seeds prized for their full flavor and creamy texture when cooked. The plants stay compact and self-supporting, making them convenient for smaller gardens.
Growing Burpee Improved Bush Lima Bean
Direct sow after all danger of frost has passed and soil is warm, spacing seeds a few inches apart in full sun. As a large-seeded type it needs a fairly long, warm growing season to fill its pods, so choose it where summers are dependably hot. Watch for aphids and keep plants evenly watered, then harvest when pods are plump and still green for the best fresh eating quality.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all lima beans, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.