Bean – Green Provider

The Provider bean is a bush plant with clusters of cylindrical green pods of 10 to 15 cm length with hollow folds. The fruits are round and straight. They can be frozen or canned. Slow to wilt, the plants are also resistant to certain diseases. The seeds are dark purple.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 2.5 cm

optimal temperatures of germination: 18 to 29ºC

time for germination: 5 to 12 days

When to sow:

direct sowing after any risk of frost when the soil is warm (18ºC and above)

Sowing technique: in line

draw a line in the soil (in a pot or in the ground), then sow the seeds in it

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 10-15 cm

between rows: 45 cm

Height of the plants: 45 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Exposure: full sun

Days to harvest (from sowing): 50-55 days

Specificity:

Sow every two weeks until the end of July for continuous harvest.

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±75

Difficulty: Easy

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Annual

Additional information

Weight            25 g

Difficulty         

Easy

Sowing          

Direct

Lifecycle        

Annual

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Spring, Summer