Bean 'Roma II'

Phaseolus vulgaris

How to grow Bean 'Roma II'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Bush variety, no support required.

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Roma II is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. A soil ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 is ideal for Roma II as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Roma II from seed

Sow 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 3.9 inches (10.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Roma II about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Roma II

As Roma II is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Roma II