Roma 2's were also my number one Bush bean for quite a few years...they have an excellent flavor and are hard to beat, for a fresh-cooked green snap bean. 3 years ago, i grew Contenders for the first time, and they now superceed Roma 2's, mainly because they hold their flavor better when canned. They are the finest green bean for canning...Other than that one reason, BOTH are TOPS...here. Neither is prone to produce those pesky strings when allowed to fill out good, either. Caint wait for some fresh potatos an green beans...and a slice of sweet onion, cornbread, an ice tea
