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| Identification |
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Genus
Phaseolus
Species
vulgaris
Variety
Cultivar
Romano
Common names
romano bean
Family
FABACEAE
Specimen number
S12044
Data source
UnVeg p39
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 23
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun is best for growing Phaseolus vulgaris 'Romano'.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has a delicate green-bean flavor. Phaseolus vulgaris 'Romano' is most frequently used frozen or cooked.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Climbing
Crop spacing
3" - 4"
Row spacing
1' 6"
Cold frame
8 weeks
Planting period
Apr 01 - Apr 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Nitrogen & phosphorus
Time to harvest
55 to 70 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Frozen
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Beans
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has a delicate green-bean flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best month for planting is April. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 3" apart. Provide 1' 6" spacing between rows. Harden in a cold frame for 8 weeks prior to setting out. It requires warm days for good production. Nitrogen and phosphorus are both required for optimal growth. Estimated time to harvest is 55 to 70 days. Phaseolus vulgaris 'Romano' is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Romano' has an annual life cycle.
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