Provider Bush Bean Seeds for Planting, Heirloom Green Snap Beans Producing Rounded 5–8 Inch Pods
Provider bush bean seeds grow into compact, upright plants that typically need no trellis, making them practical for containers, raised beds and garden plots. This heirloom, open-pollinated variety produces rounded green snap bean pods measuring 5–8 inches, with a sweet, mild flavor for steaming, sautéing and stir-fries.
Plan for approximately 50–65 days to maturity and grow in full sun. Direct sowing after the final spring frost helps avoid disturbing the roots. Choose a 30 g packet or a larger package to match your planting plans; harvested beans can also be frozen or canned.
Features
- Compact bush growth typically does not require a trellis or pole.
- Rounded 5–8 inch green pods have a sweet, mild flavor.
- Non-GMO, heirloom and open-pollinated annual variety.
- Suitable for containers, garden plots, raised beds and greenhouses.
- Approximately 50–65 days to maturity.
Specifications
- Product: Provider bush bean seeds
- Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
- Bean type: Green snap bean
- Growth habit: Upright bush
- Life cycle: Annual; not intended to overwinter
- Days to maturity: 50–65
- Days to germination: 5–10
- Plant height: 12–24 inches
- Plant width: 12–18 inches
- Pod length: 5–8 inches
- Light: Full sun
- Seeding depth: 1 inch
- Soil: Well-draining loamy soil; pH 6.0–6.8
- Hardiness zones: 3–11 as an annual crop
- Package sizes: 30 g Packet; 4 Oz; 1 lb; 5 lb; 25 lb
- Approximate seeds by package: 30 g: 100; 4 oz: 350; 1 lb: 1,400; 5 lb: 7,000; 25 lb: 35,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Provider bush beans need a trellis?
Provider bush beans typically do not need a trellis or pole. Their compact, upright bush habit suits container growing as well as raised beds and garden plots.
When should I sow Provider bush bean seeds?
Direct sow Provider bush bean seeds after the final spring frost, when the soil is at least 65°F. Plant the seeds 1 inch deep in loose, well-draining soil in full sun.
When are Provider green beans ready to pick?
Provider green beans generally reach maturity in 50–65 days. Pick pods at 5–8 inches long and harvest regularly to encourage continued production.
How many seeds are in each package?
Provider bush bean packages contain approximately 100 seeds in 30 g, 350 in 4 oz, 1,400 in 1 lb, 7,000 in 5 lb and 35,000 in 25 lb. These are approximate seed counts rather than exact quantities.
Can Provider snap beans be frozen or canned?
Harvested Provider snap beans are suitable for freezing and canning. Their sweet, mild green pods also work well steamed, sautéed or added to stir-fries.