Growing Guides

How to Grow Bush Bean ‘Provider’

Early, dependable, and high-yielding green bean variety — great for beginners and perfect for garden beds or containers.

Sowing & Germination

• Direct Sowing Only: Beans do not transplant well — sow directly after the last frost
• Soil temperature: Wait until soil is at least 60°F for best germination
• Planting depth: Sow seeds 1 inch deep and 3–4 inches apart
• Row spacing: Space rows 18–24 inches apart for airflow and ease of harvest
• Germination time: 6–10 days

Light & Growing

• Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Compact bush habit — no trellis needed
• Grows best in warm, fertile soil
• Apply mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds

Watering & Soil

• Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
• Avoid overhead watering to reduce risk of disease
• Beans grow best in well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Do not over-fertilize — too much nitrogen reduces pod production

Harvesting Bush Beans

• Ready to harvest in 50–55 days from sowing
• Pick beans when they are 4–6 inches long, before seeds bulge
• Harvest regularly to encourage continuous production
• Use scissors or pinch off gently to avoid damaging the plant

Growing Tips

• Sow every 2–3 weeks for a longer harvest window
• Rotate bean crops yearly to avoid soil-borne diseases
• ‘Provider’ beans are tolerant to cooler soil and early planting
• Great for preserving — excellent flavor when canned or frozen

Why Grow Bush Bean ‘Provider’?

• Reliable and early-producing heirloom variety
• Excellent disease resistance and cool soil tolerance
• Tender, stringless pods with rich flavor
• Easy to grow, compact, and space-efficient

 Bush Bean ‘Provider’ is one of the most trusted heirloom beans — early, easy, and abundantly productive, it's the perfect choice for fresh eating, freezing, or canning.