Product Description
The earliest-maturing bush bean available – get your first harvest days ahead of everyone else. Provider can be planted earlier than other beans because it tolerates cooler soils, giving you a head start on the growing season. Compact, sturdy plants are incredibly easy to grow and adapt to diverse soil and climate conditions. Produces 5.5 inch fleshy, round-pod green beans that are tender and full of flavor. Purple seeds. Bush bean habit – no staking required. The go-to choice for growers who want the earliest marketable crop and reliable performance season after season.
Basic Information
Latin Name : Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity : 47 – 50 days
Life Cycle : Annual
Hybrid Status : Open Pollinated
Product Specifications
Plant Height : 16 – 20 inches (bush type)
Packet Size : 175 seeds
Seeds per Pound (avg.) : 1,370
Pod Length : 5.5 inches
Pod Type : Fleshy, round-pod green beans
Light Requirement : No specific needs – thrives in any weather
Soil Type : Well‑drained soil; pH 6.5 – 6.8 preferred
Growing Information
Germination Temperature : 65 – 90°F (18 – 32°C)
Germination Time : 5 – 10 days
Sowing Method : Sow directly outdoors – plant earlier than other beans! Provider tolerates cool soils so you can get started sooner. Plant seeds 1 inch deep, 2 inches apart, in rows 20–36 inches apart. Keep soil moist until sprouts emerge. Super easy – just plant and watch them grow.
Spacing in Garden : 2 inches apart; rows 20 – 36 inches apart
Succession Planting : Sow every 2–3 weeks through midsummer for continuous harvest.
Support : No staking or trellising required – compact bush habit.
Hardiness Zones : Annual in all zones.
Harvest : Pick regularly to encourage new pod set. For peak tenderness, harvest when pods are plump but before seeds bulge.
Other Information
Pest Resistance : Exceptionally resistant – Mexican bean beetles and leafhoppers are rarely seen with minimal care.
Disease Resistance : Outstanding tolerance – High resistance to Bean Mosaic Virus and Powdery Mildew. Virtually immune to these major bean diseases for worry-free growing.
Special Notes : The earliest-maturing bush bean – get to market before anyone else. Plant earlier than other beans – cool soil tolerance gives you a head start. Reliable performer across diverse soil types and climates – adapts where others fail. Compact, sturdy plants need no trellising. A long-time customer favorite for market growers and home gardeners alike. Perfect for fresh eating, canning, and freezing. Whether you're planting for market or family meals, Provider delivers.
