Put up supports first
Trellis, poles or netting before sowing.
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A seed worth growing
An early organic Romano pole bean.
Northeaster is an early Romano-type pole bean with rich, sweet flavor. The flat green pods, 8" long and 1" wide, are stringless and stay tender a long time.
Seedlings are especially vigorous and the vines grow strongly. White seeds. Needs a trellis.
About 56 days from sowing. Open-pollinated, certified organic seed.
In stock — 250 Seeds
Know before you sow

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.
Trellis, poles or netting before sowing.
Above 60°F, 1" deep and 3" apart, or 4–6 seeds per pole.
Three-year rotation; compost or plow in old vines.
Regular picking keeps pods coming; store at 40°F.
Phaseolus vulgaris
Pole beans climb, so give them a trellis, poles or mesh netting.
Counted from direct sowing.
Hold off until the soil has warmed past 60°F (16°C). Set seed 1" deep with about 3" between seeds and 4' between rows, or ring each pole with 4–6 seeds. Treating seed with a rhizobium inoculant may boost the crop.
Roughly 50 seeds plant 12 ft. of row (10 poles), 250 plant 50 ft. (40 poles), 500 plant 100 ft. (80 poles) and 1,000 plant 200 ft. (160 poles).
If Mexican bean beetle shows up, an approved product (pyrethrin or azadirachtin, for example) keeps it in check.
In fall, plow under or compost old bean vines so disease organisms break down quickly. Wider rows that let leaves and soil dry help against white mold (Sclerotinia). Rotate on a 3-year cycle, ideally following with corn or small grains.
Pick often to keep new pods setting.
Fresh pods keep 7–10 days when held cold, near 40°F (5°C), with humidity around 90%.
50 seeds.
About 850 on average.
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