Bean Smeraldo
The best-selling flat bean in Europe!
Smeraldo is a tall, very vigorous plant that reaches 4 to 6 feet tall and 2 feet wide. It sets masses of long, straight 8- to 10-inch pods simply stuffed with delectable seeds. You will love the gourmet flavor of this easy-to-grow European delight!
Many gardeners prefer pole beans for their distinctive "beany" flavor. Because they use vertical space, they free up the horizontal rows in the vegetable garden for other varieties while bearing abundant harvests. They're easier than bush beans to harvest as well. Direct-sow after all danger of frost, and for best harvest, keep sowing at 3-week intervals until late spring. For fall crops, begin in late summer and continue until a month or so before first frost date. Support the 4- to 4-foot vines on a trellis, tower, or poles spaced 3 feet apart. Pkt is 2 ounces (about 100 seeds).
| Genus | Bean |
| Species | phaseolus |
| Variety | Smeraldo |
| Bloom Season | Mid Summer |
| Days To Maturity | 55 |
| Fruit Color | Green |
| Habit | Vining |
| Plant Height | 4 ft - 6 ft |
| Plant Width | 24 in |
| FruitLength | 8 in - 10 in |
| Additional Characteristics | Edible |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Resistance | Common Bean Mosaic |
| Season Of Interest | Summer |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Cuisine |
