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Romano Fire Tongue Borlotto Bush Bean: This compact borlotto bush bean bears broad, flat pods mottled red over cream, with well-developed beans that become tender after cooking.

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Romano Fire Tongue Borlotto Bush Bean Seeds

Name: Romano Fire Tongue Borlotto Bush Bean Seeds
Brand: Weston
Price: 5.99 CAD
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Phaseolus vulgaris

This compact borlotto bush bean bears broad, flat pods mottled red over cream, with well-developed beans that become tender after cooking. Grow a shelling bean for fresh cooking or leave selected pods to mature for dry beans. Keep this bush bean labelled separately and harvest according to whether fresh or dry beans are wanted.

Sold as 50 to 60 seeds

5 ⁹⁹$

Common nameBorlotto bush bean

FamilyFabaceae

GenusPhaseolus

Speciesvulgaris

CultivarRomano Fire Tongue Borlotto

Typebean

Botanical namePhaseolus vulgaris

Romano Fire Tongue Borlotto Bush Bean Seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) This compact borlotto bush bean bears broad, flat pods mottled red over cream, with well-developed beans that become tender after cooking. Grow a shelling bean for fresh cooking or leave selected pods to mature for dry beans.

Direct sow after the last frost once soil reaches at least 16°C. Sow about 2.5 cm deep. Keep the seedbed evenly moist through emergence. Allow 5 cm between seeds; 50 to 90 cm between rows. Provide full sun and avoid standing water. A germination temperature of 21 to 32°C is appropriate for this crop. Thin crowded seedlings where needed, keeping the remaining roots undisturbed.

Keep this bush bean labelled separately and harvest according to whether fresh or dry beans are wanted. Pick plump fresh shelling beans, or leave selected pods to mature fully for dry beans.

In the garden

Exposure: Full sun
Life cycle: Annual

Sowing guide

Sowing & germination

Sowing depth

2.5 cm

Spacing / density

5 cm between seeds; 50 to 90 cm between rows

Germination temperature

21 to 32°C

Sowing period

Direct sow after the last frost once soil reaches at least 16°C

Propagation

Seed

Growing method

Prepare a clean seedbed or containers with fertile, well-drained soil. Direct sow after the last frost once soil reaches at least 16°C. Sow about 2.5 cm deep unless the packet gives a more specific direction. Use the following spacing as the crop develops: 5 cm between seeds; 50 to 90 cm between rows. Keep the medium evenly moist during emergence without leaving it saturated. Provide full sun and good air movement. Thin crowded seedlings early so the remaining plants develop without unnecessary competition. Harden indoor-started plants gradually before transplanting them outdoors after the appropriate frost date. Maintain even moisture without waterlogging.

Soil and care

Soil & care

Soil pH

6.5 to 6.8

Watering

Even moisture without waterlogging. Check moisture at soil level instead of watering only by schedule. Water gently during germination so seeds are not displaced, then direct irrigation toward the root zone. Avoid standing water and adjust frequency after rain.

Soil type

‘Romano Fire Tongue Borlotto’ bush bean performs best in fertile, well-drained soil. Loosen compacted ground before sowing and remove large stones or persistent weeds. Mature compost may improve poor soil, but avoid creating a heavy or waterlogged seedbed.

Fertilization

Prepare the soil with mature compost when fertility is low. A light, balanced fertilizer may be used according to its label, but excessive feeding can cause weak or unbalanced growth. Observe leaf colour and plant development before adding more nutrients. Water after any application.

Seasonal care

At sowing time, prepare fertile, well-drained soil and follow this timing: Direct sow after the last frost once soil reaches at least 16°C. Keep the surface moist until emergence, label the row, and thin seedlings according to the recommended spacing. During active growth, provide full sun and monitor soil moisture, weeds, and leaf condition. Maintain even moisture without waterlogging. In warm or windy weather, check containers and exposed beds more frequently. Remove damaged material and keep enough space for air circulation. At harvest or after flowering, use clean tools and clear unhealthy debris. Healthy residue may be composted where appropriate. At the end of the season, clean containers and tools, record useful observations, and store remaining seed in a cool, dry, dark place.

Container growing

In containers, allow enough root space and check that any support is stable.

Bloom and dimensions

Size, flowering & harvest

Mature height

38 to 46 cm (15–18 in)

Width / spread

36 to 46 cm (14–18 in)

Harvest

Pick plump fresh shelling beans, or leave selected pods to mature fully for dry beans.

Garden associations

Companion plants & uses

Companion plants

Lettuce can share the garden area when planted outside the support’s shade with adequate spacing.

Other recommended plants

Provider Bush Bean; Romano Fiama Strengonata Pole Bean; Supermarconi S.N. Pole Bean

Garden use

Grow a shelling bean for fresh cooking or leave selected pods to mature for dry beans. Pick plump fresh shelling beans, or leave selected pods to mature fully for dry beans.

Frequently asked questions

How should ‘Romano Fire Tongue Borlotto’ bush bean be sown?

Direct sow after the last frost once soil reaches at least 16°C. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow about 2.5 cm deep. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until emergence without saturating it. Label the row and provide full sun. Thin crowded seedlings so the final spacing follows this guidance: 5 cm between seeds; 50 to 90 cm between rows. If plants are started indoors, provide strong light and harden them gradually before transplanting outdoors at the appropriate time.

Where should I grow Romano Fire Tongue Borlotto Bush Bean?

Light: Full sun. Beans establish best in aerated soil where water does not collect around the seeds. Light: Full sun. ‘Romano Fire Tongue Borlotto’ bush bean prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Choose a location that leaves enough room for 5 cm between seeds; 50 to 90 cm between rows. Avoid low spots where water remains after rain. In a container, use drainage holes and a clean growing mix. Observe how light moves across the space during the day, especially near buildings or taller plants.

How should I water Romano Fire Tongue Borlotto Bush Bean?

Monitor moisture especially during flowering and pod filling. Maintain even moisture without waterlogging. During germination, use a gentle spray or careful watering so seed is not displaced. After establishment, water at soil level when the surface begins to dry. Adjust frequency to rainfall, heat, wind, soil texture, and container size. Avoid standing water because roots still require oxygen. Morning watering can help foliage dry normally during the day.

What maintenance does ‘Romano Fire Tongue Borlotto’ bush bean need?

Keep the planting labelled, weeded, and appropriately spaced. Check young plants regularly for wilting, chewing damage, discolouration, or crowding. Provide full sun and maintain the moisture pattern described for the crop. Use clean tools, avoid deep cultivation near established roots, and remove unhealthy debris. Apply any fertilizer or pest-control product only according to its label.

When should I harvest Romano Fire Tongue Borlotto Bush Bean?

Pick plump fresh shelling beans, or leave selected pods to mature fully for dry beans. Keep this bush bean labelled separately and harvest according to whether fresh or dry beans are wanted.