Italian Heirloom Romano Pole Beans by Stonysoil Seed Company Superior flavor and productivity FIVE POUNDS OF ITALIAN ROMANO POLE BEANS FOR TREMENDOUS YIELDS Distinctive flavored Italian bean with thicker pods than American bean, the pole version is hard to find and far superior in flavor to the bush Romano bean Start harvesting in 70 days and pick frequently for a very long continuous harvest Try some freshly harvested Romano pole beans from your garden gently steamed and then tossed with some garlic infused olive oil ith some hot red crushed red pepper flakes , you are in for a true gourmet treat