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Phaseolus vulgaris
Provider is a unique bush bean variety that thrives in cold, wet soil, allowing for earlier harvests that are both plentiful and delicious. These beans yield tender, 6 in. long pods that are perfect for fresh salads and cooking. With excellent production over an extended period, this heirloom variety ensures a bountiful garden season.
Size: Plants grow to about 18 to 24 in. tall with pods measuring 6 in. at maturity.
Yield: Produces abundant crops with ongoing harvest opportunities throughout the growing season.
Taste: Melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with a fresh, garden flavour.
How to use: Ideal for fresh eating in salads, steaming, or sautéing. Enjoyed best when harvested young.
Planting tips: Sow seeds 1 in. deep in well-drained soil, spacing them 3 to 4 in. apart. Full sun and rich, fertile soil are optimal. This variety is perfect for succession planting.
Harvest tips: Harvest when pods are firm and full, but before the beans inside begin to bulge for the best texture and flavour.
Pelleted seed.
