{"product_id":"bean-bush-roma-ii-green-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Bean Bush Roma II (Green) 50 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGourmet Italian \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(9, 60, 6);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoma II Bush Bean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e produces 15–20 inch upright plants that deliver a heavy crop of stringless, flat, fleshy, tender 4 to 5-inch green pods with white seeds — capturing the robust flavor of the classic Pole Romano Bean in a convenient no-trellis bush form. Easy to pick, exceptional for fresh eating at tender stages, and suitable for drying and storage at maturity. Harvest in about 50–65 days. Thrives in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Roma II is an \u003cstrong\u003eAll-American Selections Winner\u003c\/strong\u003e — recognized for outstanding garden performance. Resistant to Bean Common Mosaic Virus (race 1, 15), Papaya Ring Spot, and Rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(9, 60, 6);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 80%+. WILL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 72, 5);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 70%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Roma II Bush Bean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Romano-Style Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat, fleshy pods with the rich, robust flavor of the classic Pole Romano Bean — in an easy-care bush form with no staking needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-American Selections Winner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recognized for outstanding performance and reliability in home gardens across the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Disease Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resistant to Bean Common Mosaic Virus (race 1, 15), Papaya Ring Spot, and Rust — fewer inputs, healthier plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Yields in Groups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beans grow in clusters for easy picking — one of the most productive Romano-style bush beans available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest young for fresh eating, or allow to mature for dried bean production and long-term storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact upright growth thrives in containers, raised beds, garden plots, and greenhouses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passed down through generations — save seeds year after year for a self-sustaining garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires full sun — at least 6 to 8 hours per day — for best growth and pod production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Beans fix their own nitrogen — avoid over-fertilizing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil temps reach 60°F. Great for both spring and fall planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1 inch deep, 2–3 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart. Thin to 4–6 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist; avoid overhead watering once flowers appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal fertilization needed — beans fix atmospheric nitrogen. A light balanced fertilizer at planting is sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuccession Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest through the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Fresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready in 50–65 days. Harvest when pods are 4–5 inches, flat, and tender for best fresh-eating flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Dried:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow pods to dry fully on the plant for dried bean production. Shell when pods are papery and rattle when shaken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safeseedpledge.org\/\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Italian Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simmer flat pods low and slow in olive oil, tomatoes, and garlic for traditional Italian-style braised Romano beans — the dish this variety was born for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam whole pods for 6–8 minutes — flat Romano pods take slightly longer than round beans. Finish with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSautéing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauté in olive oil with garlic, lemon zest, and fresh parsley for a bright, Italian-inspired side in under 12 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roma II holds deep green color and flavor beautifully during pressure canning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreezing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanch for 3–4 minutes, cool in ice water, and freeze for a year-round supply of Romano-style green beans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOrder Roma II Bush Bean Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(246, 19, 19);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own fresh Italian Romano-style bush green beans in your spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Applies to harvested green bean pods, not seeds. 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