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Qing Bian Bean, 6 plants

Qing Bian Bean, 6 plants

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  • Certified Organic
  • Full Sun (6+ hrs/day) recommended
  • Ships as a 6-pack plant

Growth Timeline

  • Growing Season: Most fruits/veggies have their peak growing season starting in spring and extending through fall. They need a runway of consecutive warm days and nights (from 60-90) to produce fruit.
  • First Harvest: Fruits/veggies take 2-3 months to bear fruit and/or reach ripeness.
  • Final Harvest: Fruits/veggies start to give out between late summer and early fall in most climates. Some plants, such as strawberries, will become dormant in winter before popping back into action in for spring, but most fruiting plants will need to be replaced after their season is over.

Growing Zone

Grows best in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.

Most fruits and veggies prefer warmer temperatures and will be dormant or grow very slowly in colder climates. Refer to the following guidelines concerning extreme weather:

COLD CLIMATES

  • Fruits/veggies require nighttime temperatures to consistently be in the 50s or above to survive.

WARM CLIMATES:

  • Fruits/veggies are made for the heat and will do fine with temperatures above 90 degrees.

To find out what extreme temperatures your location experiences, check out the USDA zone for your region.

More Fruit & Veggie Tips

Support Trailing Plants: Unless you are growing smaller plants (jalapeño or micro-tomatoes) you might want to use stakes, trellises, or cages to support the plants as they grow. This will prevent them from sprawling on the ground. Train the vines to grow vertically for better air circulation and easier harvesting.

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Qing Bian Romano Pole Bean – 2" (Heirloom Variety)

‘Qing Bian’ is an early-maturing heirloom Romano pole bean known for its long, flat, bright green pods and exceptional tenderness. This non-GMO variety produces stringless pods with a rich, classic Romano flavor.

The vigorous climbing plants yield pods that grow 10–12 inches long and approximately 1 inch wide. For best texture and flavor, harvest pods at 8–10 inches, just as the beans begin to swell inside. The beans are white when shelled.

‘Qing Bian’ thrives in full sun with consistently moist soil and benefits from trellising or vertical support. Harvest begins in as little as 50–55 days, making this an excellent choice for gardeners seeking early, high-quality yields.

These versatile beans shine in pasta dishes, stir-fries, soups, and are delicious when steamed, sautéed, or fried tempura-style.

  • Pod Size: 10–12 inches long, ~1 inch wide
  • Pod Type: Flat, Romano-style, stringless
  • Flavor: Tender, rich, classic Romano bean
  • Plant Type: Pole bean (requires support)
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Water: Moist soil
  • Days to Maturity: 50–55 days
  • Uses: Pasta, stir-fries, soups, steaming, sautéing, tempura

Organically grown and shipped with care—perfect for trellised gardens and heirloom Romano bean lovers.

We take great care to ensure our seedlings are healthy and well-established before they’re shipped. We pre-germinate the organic seeds and grow them up to 12 weeks before shipping them as mature plants ready for transplant. Seedlings typically arrive within 1-4 days. For more information, see our shipping policy.

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