Phaseolus vulgaris## HOW TO GROW BEAN Direct sow after last frost when soil tempt is about 70˚F. Beans are sensitive to cool soil and will rot if soil temps are below 55˚F. Sow bush snap beans every 2-3 weeks until mid summer for a continued harvest. Sow pole beans from late spring to very early summer. Sow pole beans 3 seeds per hole, 8” between hole and trellis rows 4’ spacing. Thin to 6-8” apart. Beans are susceptible to numerous diseases, avoid wetting foliage, remove plants at the end of the year, practice 4 year crop rotation. Save each year’s seeds in separate containers. Crossing is not apparent until the next generations. Soil pH 6-6.8. Hardiness zones 5-13. Annual.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 30-65 seeds per ounce. Average 116M (bush) 46M (pole) seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 70%. Usual seed life: 4 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.Planting Depth 1-2”Soil Temp. Germ. 70-95˚FDays to Germ. 3-7Plant Spacing 12”Row Spacing 12-18”Days To Maturity 90Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Rosso di Lucca Seed Count .25 Pound ≈ 294 seeds##This early, prolific, rose-colored bean with maroon stripes and speckles has a rich, delicious flavor. Originally from Tuscany. Plants are vigorous, compact bushes that are easy to grow. Heirloom dry bean. Tags: Type: Bush, Harvest: Early, Color: Maroon, Size: Large, Shape: Oblong, Specialty: Heavy Producer, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.##Strong Roots##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2004##//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0129/8922/files/Strong-Roots-Farm.jpg?v=1607656897##Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds.