Helda Romano Bean

Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris 'Helda'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

1-12

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Helda Romano Bean plant details

Helda Romano Bean is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helda Romano Bean

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: culinary, edible, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helda Romano Bean

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Developed in Italy, Romano bean ‘Helda’ is an early bird producing loads of large 9” long, flat-sided stringless, delish beans all Summer long. Growing as a vine to 6-8' tall, it will need a pole or a trellis for support. If the plant outgrows the support, just nip off the tips. Compared to bush types, pole beans produce beans over a much longer period & as long as you keep harvesting beans, they will keep producing. Romano beans are a little different than the better known rounded types by being wide & flat. With a distinctive flavor & meaty texture, some people consider them so good they grow Romano beans only. The beans (eaten green) are ready when they make a crisp snapping sound when broken in half. Excellent steamed or sauteed with other Summer veggies. Please note that Romanos cooks faster than other green beans you may be familiar with.