Experience the bold flavor and versatile use of West Coast Seeds' Campo de' Fiori Romano Beans (20g). These broad, flat, stringless pods grow up to 15cm (6") long and retain their intense flavor even after canning and processing. Enjoy them straight from the garden when they are sweet and crisp or preserved for later use. These Italian beans grow on tidy bush plants, making them ideal for large containers and raised beds.
Key Features:
Rich Flavor:
- Big Flavor: The intense taste of these beans remains even after processing.
- Broad, Flat Pods: Ideal for a variety of culinary uses.
Efficient Growth:
- Bush Beans: Compact plants produce a concentrated harvest over two to three weeks.
- Open-Pollinated: Ensures natural pollination and genetic diversity.
Easy to Grow:
- Stringless Pods: Enjoy smooth, tender beans without the hassle of strings.
- Perfect for Containers: Suitable for large containers, making them ideal for urban gardening.
Growing Information:
- Season: Warm season, requires full sun.
- Timing: Direct sow from mid-spring to early summer during a warm, dry spell. Optimal soil temperature: 21-32°C (70-90°F).
- Starting: Sow seeds 2-5cm (1-2") deep, 5-8cm (2-3") apart, in rows 45-60cm (18-24") apart. Thin to 15cm (6") apart.
Maintenance:
- Ideal pH: 6.0-6.5. Well-drained, warm soil in full sun is best.
- Fertilization: Use 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer for every 3m (10') of row. Avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent poor pod set and delayed maturity.
- Disease Prevention: Thin plants to increase air circulation and avoid touching wet leaves.
Harvest and Use:
- Frequent Harvesting: Pick beans regularly to keep the plant producing. Smaller beans are more tender.
- Storage: Usual seed life is 3 years. In optimal conditions, at least 75% of seeds should germinate.
Companion Planting:
- Nitrogen Fixation: Beans enrich the soil with nitrogen.
- Compatible Plants: Plant with beets, Brassicas, carrots, celery, chard, corn, cucumber, eggplant, peas, potatoes, radish, and strawberries.
- Avoid: Planting near chives, garlic, leeks, and onions.
Enhance your garden with the robust flavor and high yield of West Coast Seeds' Campo de' Fiori Romano Beans. Perfect for a variety of growing conditions, these beans offer a concentrated harvest and delicious, versatile pods that are ideal for fresh eating, canning, and more. Enjoy the ease of growing and the delightful taste of these exceptional Italian beans.
Selected page contains no content. Add content to this page in the page editor.
Experience the bold flavor and versatile use of West Coast Seeds' Campo de' Fiori Romano Beans (20g). These broad, flat, stringless pods grow up to 15cm (6") long and retain their intense flavor even after canning and processing. Enjoy them straight from the garden when they are sweet and crisp or preserved for later use. These Italian beans grow on tidy bush plants, making them ideal for large containers and raised beds.
Key Features:
Rich Flavor:
- Big Flavor: The intense taste of these beans remains even after processing.
- Broad, Flat Pods: Ideal for a variety of culinary uses.
Efficient Growth:
- Bush Beans: Compact plants produce a concentrated harvest over two to three weeks.
- Open-Pollinated: Ensures natural pollination and genetic diversity.
Easy to Grow:
- Stringless Pods: Enjoy smooth, tender beans without the hassle of strings.
- Perfect for Containers: Suitable for large containers, making them ideal for urban gardening.
Growing Information:
- Season: Warm season, requires full sun.
- Timing: Direct sow from mid-spring to early summer during a warm, dry spell. Optimal soil temperature: 21-32°C (70-90°F).
- Starting: Sow seeds 2-5cm (1-2") deep, 5-8cm (2-3") apart, in rows 45-60cm (18-24") apart. Thin to 15cm (6") apart.
Maintenance:
- Ideal pH: 6.0-6.5. Well-drained, warm soil in full sun is best.
- Fertilization: Use 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer for every 3m (10') of row. Avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent poor pod set and delayed maturity.
- Disease Prevention: Thin plants to increase air circulation and avoid touching wet leaves.
Harvest and Use:
- Frequent Harvesting: Pick beans regularly to keep the plant producing. Smaller beans are more tender.
- Storage: Usual seed life is 3 years. In optimal conditions, at least 75% of seeds should germinate.
Companion Planting:
- Nitrogen Fixation: Beans enrich the soil with nitrogen.
- Compatible Plants: Plant with beets, Brassicas, carrots, celery, chard, corn, cucumber, eggplant, peas, potatoes, radish, and strawberries.
- Avoid: Planting near chives, garlic, leeks, and onions.
Enhance your garden with the robust flavor and high yield of West Coast Seeds' Campo de' Fiori Romano Beans. Perfect for a variety of growing conditions, these beans offer a concentrated harvest and delicious, versatile pods that are ideal for fresh eating, canning, and more. Enjoy the ease of growing and the delightful taste of these exceptional Italian beans.
Selected page contains no content. Add content to this page in the page editor.
