Lima beans come in bush or pole varieties and can be suited to vegetable gardens of all sizes. The beans can be picked fresh or dried for many culinary uses and are high in protein and fiber ...

Pole and bush are the two types of lima beans to choose from. Similar to how their names sound, pole varieties grow upwards and need support, whereas bush varieties need no such vertical crutches ...

There are two basic types of lima beans, described by the plants they grow on. Bush Type: These lima beans grow on lower-growing bushes. The beans are typically smaller and mature faster. Pole Type: ...