Description
Romano II Bush Bean Seeds 1165. Open Pollinated.
Approx. 70-80 seeds/pkt (4-5 seeds/gram)
Stocky but bushy plants produce a nice crop of tender, broad, flattened, medium green pods 12-15 cm long. Used both fresh as a snap bean as well as freezing. Delicious flavour abounds!
How to Grow
Beans tolerate a wide range of soil types. Their best growth is in light, organic, well drained soil with a pH of about 6.5. Beans have a distinct dislike for cold, wet soils, so sow seed only after the soil has warmed to at least 16°C. Sow 2.5 cm deep and 8 cm apart in rows spaced 45 to 70 cm apart. To ensure a continuous harvest, sow bush-type varieties every 10 days until mid-July. Keep beans evenly watered, particularly when the plants are in flower and when production of the pods start. Avoid the use of high nitrogen fertilizer. Nitrogen promotes excessive foliage. Avoid disturbing beans when leaves are damp to reduce the incidence of disease. Germination occurs in approximately 8 days.
