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Yellow Romano Pole Bean

Yellow Romano Pole Bean: 60-70 days to harvest, 8-12 days to germinate, 6-8 inches between plants, pH 6.0-7.0, hardy in zones 2-11. Fruit runs to about 6-8 inch pods, 1 inch wide. Give it full sun (6+ hours) and 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture water. Because this is a hybrid, seed saved from it will not repeat the parent — plan on fresh seed each year.

Beans
60-70days to harvest
8-12days to germinate
Z2–11USDA zones
Easy to Moderatedifficulty
F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow when soil temperature reaches 65°F. Plant 2 inches deep near 6-8 foot supports.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil
Rich, well-drained soil with high organic matter
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Spacing
6-8 inches
Season
Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Bright golden yellow
Size
6-8 inch pods, 1 inch wide
Shape
Flat, wide, romano-type pods with slight curve
Flavour
Rich, meaty, and buttery with exceptional tenderness when young

In the kitchen

Sautéing with garlic and herbs, steaming, grilling, Italian cuisine. Best harvested young for optimal tenderness.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Bean beetles, aphids, spider mites, thrips
Diseases
Bacterial blight, anthracnose, white mold, rust
Resistance
Good resistance to bean common mosaic and rust

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 4 to avoid.

CornProvides natural trellis support for climbing beans, classic Three Sisters companion
SquashGround cover reduces weeds and retains moisture, completes Three Sisters planting
CarrotsBeans improve soil nitrogen for carrots, carrots help break up soil for bean roots
RadishesQuick-growing radishes break up soil and are harvested before beans need full space
MarigoldsRepel bean beetles, aphids, and other harmful insects
NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repel bean pests
CucumberBeans provide nitrogen that cucumbers need, compatible growing requirements
LettuceBeans provide light shade for cool-season lettuce, efficient space usage

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation ability
GarlicAllelopathic compounds may stunt bean growth and reduce yields
FennelInhibits growth of beans through allelopathic compounds
SunflowersAllelopathic effects can reduce bean germination and growth

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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