Snap Bean (String, Green or French Bean) 'Romano'

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Rose/Mauve
Soil pH requirements
Seed Type
Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Days to Maturity
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Denver, Colorado

Longmont, Colorado

East Chatham, New York

Radford, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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East Chatham, NY | January 2011 | positive

Fabulous flavor and "bomb-proof" - you have to try pretty hard to NOT grow this variety. I have been saving these seeds for years and th...Read More

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Broomfield, CO (Zone 5b) | November 2008 | positive

From your friends at Botanical Interests: This Italian green bean is considered by many to be the best tasting bean available. It has an ...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2004 | positive

A 60 day Italian pole bean that is widely available. Pods are flat 5 - inches in lenght. A good producer. Under my conditions was more pr...Read More

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