Interesting. Didn’t realize these were bush beans. But that’s okay. I’ll be able to try both bush and pole this year (with luck) and see which one I like better.
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2012 Vegetable Garden garden [Archived]
Planting Data
crochetkim's Italian Beans Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Bean 'Roma II' normally tends to reach to a mature height of 40.0 cm [imperial: 1.30 feet] so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has full sun light which is ideal for Bean 'Roma II'.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (7b) is within the ideal range for Bean 'Roma II'. The recommended range is between Zone 5 and 13.
Bean 'Roma II' tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 meaning it does best in acidic soil.
Common Bean problems include Spider Mites, Leaf hoppers, Aphids, Mexican beetle, and Bean rust, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Italian Beans is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Italian Beans Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Harvest Tally
Milestones
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28 May 2012
Harvesting day 73
I pulled up these plants. If I plan bush beans in the future, I’ll need to have a good many more. I’ve decided that I prefer pole beans.
6.0 x item
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27 May 2012
Harvesting day 72
6.0 x item
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22 May 2012
Growing day 67
Flopping around all over the place. My attempts at providing support are unsuccessful so far. Will try again.
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15 May 2012
Harvesting day 60
14.0 x item
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14 May 2012
Fruiting day 59
Oh, my goodness! There are beans! About a dozen out there so far! So exciting. :-)
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01 May 2012
Flowering day 46
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15 Apr 2012
Growing day 30
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02 Apr 2012
Thinning Out day 17
Thinned to 4 plants
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31 Mar 2012
Showing True Leaves day 15
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31 Mar 2012
Growing day 15
About 4" tall.
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29 Mar 2012
Sprouting day 13
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16 Mar 2012
Sown day 0
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