Start your season strong with this early, dependable favorite!
Provider is the bean that lives up to its name, offering a generous, early harvest of sweet, tender pods even when the soil’s still cool. With its compact habit and buttery flavor, it’s a go-to for gardeners who want reliability, flavor, and a whole lot of beans.
Variety: Provider Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Growth Habit: Compact, upright bush-type
Height: 18–24 inches
Flavor Profile: Buttery, sweet, and tender
Color: Medium green, round pods (5–6 inches long)
Planting Conditions: Full sun; germinates well in cooler soil
Harvest Timeline: Ready in 50–55 days
Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, freezing, and canning
Disease Resistance: Resistant to mildew and mosaic virus
Fun Fact: Provider beans have purple seeds and nearly double the iron of spinach, talk about a nutritious powerhouse!
Provider is a dream for gardeners who want to get a jump on the season. These beans don’t mind cool soil, making them one of the first crops you can sow in spring. Once they start producing, you’ll be picking handfuls of crisp, sweet pods perfect for steaming, sautéing, or preserving. Whether you’re filling your freezer or your dinner plate, Provider delivers flavor and abundance with rustic charm.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Beans thrive in full sun, aim for 6–8 hours daily.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Direct sow 1 week after the last frost. Plant 1 inch deep, 3–4 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and pod development. Avoid overhead watering to prevent disease.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: No staking needed. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
✂️ Harvest: Pick pods when they’re firm and 5–6 inches long. Frequent harvesting keeps the plants producing.
