Romano is a gourmet bean with a distinctive flavor. Wide, flat, 12.5-15 cm (5-6") pods grow in abundance on 38-50 cm (15-20”) tall plants. The stringless bush beans are very meaty when mature, and an excellent freezer variety.
SKU: 142162
Growing Information
Days to Germination:
6 to 14 days
Days to Maturity:
59 days
Key Features
Product Weight: approximately 45-50 seeds
Flavor: Nutty, earthy flavour and creamy texture
Preparation Ideas: Rinse and cut pods into 1" pieces. Blanche in pot of boiling water, drain and place in bowl. Toss beans with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Sow seeds when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost.
Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1")
Seed Spacing: 10 cm (4")
Plantling Spacing: 15 cm (6")
Row Spacing: 60 cm (24")
Suggestions
Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.