Type
pole flat pod
Green Bean variety
Romano Green Bean
An Italian-style flat pod bean with broad, tender pods and rich bean flavor. Plants need support and regular harvests for best quality.
Days to maturity
65 to 75
Best for
fresh cooking, specialty use
About Romano
Romano refers to the broad, flat Italian snap bean type, known for fleshy pods and rich bean flavor rather than the slim shape of filet beans. Most Romano strains are best when picked young, while still flat and tender.
Growing Romano Green Bean
Check the packet for bush or pole habit, because Romano exists in both forms and support needs vary. Do not let pods get overly wide or bumpy, and harvest promptly for the best texture and to keep production moving.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all green beans, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.