Ventura County Lima Beans: A History

by Jeffrey Wayne Maulhardt

The One Time Lima Bean Capitol of the World.

For over a century, Ventura County was famous for growing lima beans. The conditions were perfect: foggy coast, rich soil, and low overhead. As the seeds improved and farming technology advanced, many profited from the crop. The beans kept pace with other produce for decades before falling to the high producing cash crops like lemons, strawberries and the inevitable urban sprawl...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 146715704X
• ISBN13: 9781467157049
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"