Item Number: SNV5418
Roma Improved Bush Bean Seeds
Early Italian Stringless Bush Bean
The Italian Bush Bean is a cherished heirloom variety, deeply rooted in traditional Italian cuisine. This early-bearing Roma bush bean has been reselected for exceptional taste and improved yields, making it a must-have for home gardeners and market growers alike.
The vigorous, compact 2-foot bush plants produce abundant harvests of flat, wide, 5-inch-long green pods that are entirely stringless and brimming with a rich, hearty "beany" flavor. Unlike pole beans, this self-supporting bush variety requires no staking, making it an easy-to-grow choice for small gardens, raised beds, and container planting.
These beans shine in the kitchen—whether lightly steamed with butter, tossed into a classic Italian minestrone soup, or marinated for a flavorful antipasto platter. Their full-bodied, meaty texture pairs beautifully with garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs, making them a standout ingredient in countless Mediterranean dishes. A favorite among chefs and home cooks, this traditional Italian bush bean offers both robust flavor and dependable productivity, ensuring a steady supply of fresh, delicious beans throughout the growing season.
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Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Does Not Require Support
- Good for Beginners
- Heat Tolerant
- Open-Pollinated
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Planting: In the Spring, once weather is warm and settled and night temperatures stay securely above 55°F (13°C), plant seeds in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Poke seeds in 1" deep and 4" apart in rows 1-1/2' to 2' apart. Make several sowings 2 weeks apart until the end of June to provide continued harvests.
Growing: Tender, crispy garden beans are an easy, reliable crop to grow, but don't plant seeds too early as cold conditions prevent good germination. If first sowing comes up unevenly, replant right away; new seedlings will catch up quickly. Birds are often attracted to young bean seedlings, so watch carefully and protect with netting or floating row covers if necessary. Avoid cultivating plants or picking pods when plants are wet.
Harvest & Use: Pick these rich-tasting, full-flavored Italian specialty beans often for fresh snap beans by harvesting before the beans well in the pods. The more you pick, the more the plants will produce. Roma Improved also freezes well. If you wait until harvest and the pods mature so the beans swell you can use Roma Improved as green shelling beans. A great variety to grow where summers are especially hot.
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