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Roma II Bush Bean

Roma II Bush Bean is a hybrid bean variety (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Roma II'). Harvest begins around day 53-58; seed germinates in 7-10 days. Set plants 4-6 inches apart in rows apart. Grow in soil pH 6.0-7.0, zones 2-11, full sun (6+ hours). It will crop in a container. Hybrid seed does not come true, so it has to be bought fresh each season rather than saved.

Beans
53-58days to harvest
7-10days to germinate
Z2–11USDA zones
Easydifficulty
F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after soil reaches 60°F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep in warm soil for best germination.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
1 inch per week, even moisture
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Spacing
4-6 inches apart in rows
Season
Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Medium to dark green
Size
5-7 inches long, very wide
Shape
Flat, broad Romano-type pods
Flavour
Rich, meaty flavor with tender texture

In the kitchen

Italian cooking, sautéing with garlic, grilling, fresh eating

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Bean leaf beetles, aphids
Diseases
White mold, bacterial blight
Resistance
Good resistance to common bean mosaic virus and rust

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
1——July – AugustSeptember – August
2——June – AugustSeptember
3——June – JulyAugust – October
4——June – JulyAugust – October
5——May – JuneAugust – September
6——May – JuneJuly – September
7——April – JuneJuly – August
8——April – MayJune – August
9——March – AprilMay – July
10——February – AprilMay – June
11——January – MarchApril – May
12——January – MarchApril – May
13——January – MarchApril – May

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

MarigoldRepels bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
CarrotsLoosens soil for bean roots and beans provide nitrogen that carrots utilize
CornProvides natural windbreak and structure while beans fix nitrogen in soil
Summer SquashLarge leaves provide ground cover and shade, reducing weeds and conserving moisture
NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and bean beetles, also repels cucumber beetles
BrassicasBeans repel flea beetles that damage brassicas, while brassicas don't compete for nitrogen
RadishesBreak up compacted soil and mature quickly, making space for bean root expansion
RosemaryDeters bean beetles and other pests with strong aromatic compounds

Avoid

OnionsCan stunt bean growth and reduce yields through allelopathic compounds
SunflowersAllelopathic effects inhibit bean germination and growth, also competes for nutrients
FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants including beans through strong allelopathy

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g)
1.97
Fat (g)
0.275
Carbohydrate (g)
7.41
Fibre (g)
3.01
Vitamin K (µg)
43.9
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.121
Calcium (mg)
40
Iron (mg)
0.652
Magnesium (mg)
28.2
Phosphorus (mg)
41.2
Potassium (mg)
290
Zinc (mg)
0.35
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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