{"product_id":"lima-beans-3-or-5lb-box-fresh-in-pod-copy","title":"Organic Dry Lima Beans – 2026 Harvest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 3 lb and 5 lb Boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eDry and Shelled\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eShips Nationwide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Lima Beans are certified organic and grown on our farm in Norwich, New York.\u003c\/strong\u003e These dry, fully shelled beans are from our 2026 harvest and arrive ready to sort, rinse, soak, and cook. There are no pods included—the selected box weight is entirely dry beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLima Beans are prized for their mild flavor and exceptionally creamy, buttery texture. Harvested, shelled, and dried for your pantry, they are wonderful in succotash, soups, stews, salads, casseroles, pasta, and simple vegetable dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are New York-grown dry beans sold for cooking and eating—not for use as seeds or plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are dry, shelled Lima Beans. The box contains beans only—no pods—and the selected weight is the net weight of the edible dry beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Do They Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLima Beans are mild and slightly sweet, with a smooth, creamy, and buttery texture. They pair beautifully with butter, olive oil, garlic, onions, corn, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and seasonal vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuccotash with corn and tomatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm or chilled bean salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraises and casseroles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePasta and grain dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply simmered and dressed with olive oil and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Prepare Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSort and rinse the dry beans before cooking. For a shorter cooking time and more even texture, cover them with plenty of water and soak overnight. Drain and rinse after soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover the beans with fresh water or broth, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat. Simmer gently until completely tender, generally 60–90 minutes depending on soaking time, bean age, and your preferred texture. Add more liquid as needed and season to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Lima Beans should always be thoroughly cooked and should never be eaten raw or undercooked.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Store Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the dry beans in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place. Properly stored beans can be enjoyed throughout the year, although they generally cook most evenly when used closer to their harvest date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooked beans may be refrigerated in their cooking liquid in a covered container for several days. For longer storage, allow them to cool completely and freeze them with enough cooking liquid to keep them moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCertified Organic and Farm-Grown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery box contains certified organic Lima Beans from our 2026 harvest, grown on our small farm in Norwich Meadows, New York. From planting through harvest, these beans are produced with care and dried for your pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur dry Lima Beans ship nationwide. At checkout, please select your preferred available delivery date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Order by Thursday at 12 PM EST → Ships Monday\u003cbr\u003e• Order by Sunday at 12 PM EST → Ships Wednesday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders generally arrive the following day. If a shipping or delivery date falls on a holiday, your box will ship on the next available shipping day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping and Returns Policy\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norwich Meadows Farm","offers":[{"title":"3 lb Box — Dry Shelled","offer_id":67652941775149,"sku":"PRDLB3-8","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb Box — Dry Shelled","offer_id":67652941807917,"sku":"PRDLB5-8","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/IMG_3196.jpg?v=1786936870","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/lima-beans-3-or-5lb-box-fresh-in-pod-copy","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}