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Statistics
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Contracts | 30 | 28 | 33 | 38 | 24 | 29 | 31 |
| Acres Contracted | 2,242 | 3,199 | 3,042 | 3,807 | 3,008 | 3,461 | 3,331 |
| Acres Harvested | 2,387 | 3,426 | 3,367 | 3,909 | 4,689 | 3,953 | 3,320 |
| Tons Harvested | 3,737 | 6,281 | 6,342 | 6,025 | 7,527 | 7,604 | 5,186 |
| Gross Farm Value (.000) | $1,765 | $2,997 | $3,066 | $2,934 | $4,457 | $5,866 | $4,371 |
P = Preliminary
Source: Processor Information Returns
Nutrition and Health
Lima beans, like most legumes, are a good source of protein, iron, folate, magnesium, copper, and manganese. The dietary fiber in lima beans is associated with a decreased risk of diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. Lima beans and their nutrients also help in the development of bones, muscle and heart function. Lima beans are also a good addition to diets due to their iron and protein content.
Cooking Tips
- Add lima beans to vegetable soups for a nutrient kick.
- Roasting can be done by tossing lima beans with sesame oil and seasoning with lime juice and cayenne pepper, oven roast until hot and crisp.
- Try lima bean in replace of chickpeas for your hummus.
Interesting Facts
- The scientific name for the lima bean is "Phaseoulus lunatus". This name refers to the shape of the bean, which looks like half-moon (lunatus = crescent-shaped, in Latin).
- Lima beans are also known as "butterbeans" because of the taste of cooked beans, which resembles butter.
- Lima beans were very important in the Moche culture. They cultivated the bean heavily and it was commonly depicted within their artwork.
- Lima beans have a high molybdenum content which may help people with a sensitivity to sulfites since sulfite sensitivity is often due to low levels molybdenum in the body.