The Provider Bush Bean is a popular stringless bush bean in New England. It is reasonably early on plants that are quite compact. Size is 5-6” and yield is good. Disease resistance is a strong point. This is our bean of choice for making Dilly Beans. Disease resistance to Bean Mosiac Virus and Powdery Mildew. 1 ounce = approx. 90-110 seeds PLANTING Phaseolus vulgaris Germination: 4-10 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-85ºF Seed Sowing Depth: 1” deep Outside Sowing: After the last frost with soil temperatures above 60ºF. Sow 2-3” apart. Planting in soil under 60ºF results in poor germination. How much does a packet plant: 25-foot single row Harvest: Before the seeds bulge and beans snap easily. Pick continually every 2-3 days to prolong production. Tips: Grow in light, well-drained soil, provide adequate, even moisture, especially at flowering time. Dry soil can result in low yields and fibrous pods. Do not over-fertilize the Provider Bush Bean with nitrogen, which results in a surplus of foliage and low, delayed pod growth. Adding inoculant at planting time aids in a larger harvest and more robust plants. Sow a few times a season, 3-4 weeks apart for a continuous harvest.
