Phaseolus vulgaris
Flat Bean
Flat beans, which are also known as helda beans and romano beans, are a a type of bean with a wide, flat edible pod, on average around 5" long. When picked young they are stringless, and can be cooked whole. When more mature they can be podded, like broad beans.
Contributed by @Midawi
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Free draining and fertile
Common name
Flat Bean
Latin name
Phaseolus vulgaris
type
Vegetable
family
Fabaceae
ph
7.0 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When to harvest
full grown dimensions
Phaseolus vulgaris
Flat beans, which are also known as helda beans and romano beans, are a a type of bean with a wide, flat edible pod, on average around 5" long. When picked young they are stringless, and can be cooked whole. When more mature they can be podded, like broad beans.
Propagating by seed
From Mid Spring TO Late Spring
Sow French beans in divided trays in the greenhouse in mid Spring, in moist compost. Do not plant in open ground until after the danger of frost has passed.
Planting outdoors
From Early Summer TO Mid Summer
Plant out container grown plants in rows 2 feet apart and 6 inches between plants when plants are strong and have at least two true leaves