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Provider Green Bush Bean — Beans

50-57days to harvest

6-12days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Very Easydifficulty

Container friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-3 weeks before last frost date when soil is 50°F or warmer. Plant 1 inch deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, tolerates variable moisture
Soil: Adaptable to most soil types, prefers well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Season: Cool to warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green pods
Size: 5-6 inches long
Shape: Straight, slender round pods
Flavour: Excellent flavor, tender, crisp with good snap

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, steaming, freezing, canning, stir-fries, salads

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Mexican bean beetle, aphids, thrips
Diseases: Anthracnose, white mold, bacterial blight
Resistance: Excellent resistance to common bean mosaic virus and bacterial brown spot

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	July – August	September – August
2	—	—	June – August	September
3	—	—	June – July	August – October
4	—	—	June – July	August – October
5	—	—	May – June	August – September
6	—	—	May – June	July – September
7	—	—	April – June	July – August
8	—	—	April – May	June – August
9	—	—	March – April	May – July
10	—	—	February – April	May – June
11	—	—	January – March	April – May
12	—	—	January – March	April – May
13	—	—	January – March	April – May

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 4 to avoid.

MarigoldRepels bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips that commonly attack beans

CarrotHelps loosen soil for bean roots and doesn't compete for nitrogen

CornProvides natural support structure and beans fix nitrogen for corn

Summer SquashLarge leaves provide ground cover, retain moisture, and suppress weeds

CucumberCompatible root systems and beans provide nitrogen that cucumbers need

RadishQuick harvest before beans mature, helps break up soil compaction

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, attracts pollinators

Avoid

OnionInhibits bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt bean growth and reduce yield

FennelStrong allelopathic effects inhibit germination and growth of beans

SunflowerCompetes heavily for nutrients and water, may release growth inhibitors

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 1.97
Fat (g): 0.275
Carbohydrate (g): 7.41
Fibre (g): 3.01
Vitamin K (µg): 43.9
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.121
Calcium (mg): 40
Iron (mg): 0.652
Magnesium (mg): 28.2
Phosphorus (mg): 41.2
Potassium (mg): 290
Zinc (mg): 0.35

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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Provider Green Bush Bean?

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