Roma II Green Bean Seeds

Roma II Green Bean Seeds grow an Italian-type flat bush bean packed with rich flavor and a firm texture that holds up to cooking and processing, making it great for soups, stews, grilling, and sauteing. Upright plants produce heavy yields of straight, stringless, bright green 5-inch pods and need no staking. A great all-around bean for canning, freezing, or fresh eating that can also be grown as a dry bean.

At a glance

• Variety: Roma II Italian flat bush bean
• Type: Non-GMO bush snap bean (also usable as a dry bean)
• Pods: Flat, straight, stringless, bright green, about 5 inches
• Plants: Upright, no staking required
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/2 to 1 inch
• Spacing: 2 to 4 inches apart
• Seasons: Spring, summer, fall

Best for

• Canning and freezing
• Soups and stews
• Grilling and sauteing
• Fresh eating
• Dry bean harvests

How to grow

Sow 1/2 to 1 inch deep in full sun, in single rows or solid-seeded wide-row blocks, spacing plants 2 to 4 inches apart. Keep the bed weed-free with adequate moisture. The upright plants are easy to harvest without staking. Plant in spring, summer, or fall.

Flavor profile

Rich and full Italian flat-bean flavor with a firm, meaty texture that does not fade with cooking.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.