Hilda Romano Pole Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Hilda'
Height: 6 feet
Spacing: 6 inches
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Hardiness Zone: (annual)
Description:
An early maturing, high yielding variety that gives you an incredible harvest all season long; 10 inch long, flat pods with no string and a great flavor; perfect for canning, freezing and fresh eating; needs strong support to ensure proper growth
Edible Qualities
Hilda Romano Pole Bean is an annual vegetable plant that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. The entire above-ground parts of the plant are edible, and are usually harvested from early summer to early fall. The edible parts have a pleasant taste and a crisp texture.
The plant is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Eating When Cooked/Prepared
- Cooking
- Drying
- Freezing
Planting & Growing
Hilda Romano Pole Bean will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. When planted in rows, individual plants should be spaced approximately 6 inches apart. Because of its vigorous growth habit, it may require staking or supplemental support. This fast-growing vegetable plant is an annual, which means that it will grow for one season in your garden and then die after producing a crop.
This plant is typically grown in a designated vegetable garden. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average conditions that are neither too wet nor too dry, and is very intolerant of standing water. It may require supplemental watering during periods of drought or extended heat. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
