Organic 'Provider' snap bean
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Organic 'Provider' bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) from the seed company Gaia, a robust and ultra-productive variety
The 'Provider' bean is a heritage variety prized for its high yield , precocity and high disease resistance . Suitable for both market gardeners and amateur gardeners, it is renowned for producing abundantly even in unfavourable climatic conditions .
Its uniform green pods , free of strings, are tender and tasty , perfect for eating fresh, blanched or frozen. Thanks to its rapid and continuous growth, it is ideal for successive sowings throughout the season .
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The 'Provider' bean is distinguished by its exceptional resistance to downy mildew, common bean mosaic virus, pod mottle virus and powdery mildew . This characteristic makes it a preferred choice for organic gardens.
Spread : Bushy and productive habit
Plant height : 40-50 cm
Quantity per pack : ± 50 seeds
Companion plants : Corn, carrot, cabbage, cucumber, peas, radish, potato, squash, nasturtium, rosemary
Enemy plants : Alliums, beetroot
Cultivation method
'Provider' beans thrive in well-drained, light, fertile soil with full sun exposure. They tolerate cooler temperatures than other beans, allowing for earlier spring plantings .
Before sowing, soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 6 to 8 hours to encourage germination, but do not exceed this time to avoid deterioration. Sow directly after the last frosts, 2 cm deep , spacing the plants 3 to 4 cm in the row and 12 cm between rows .
For a continuous harvest , it is recommended to sow every 3 weeks until mid-summer.
Harvesting and conservation
Pods are harvested when full, well formed and still tender , about 50 days after sowing . Frequent picking stimulates production.
For long-term storage , beans can be blanched and frozen, or left to dry on the vine to be harvested as dried beans.
With its hardiness, high yield and delicate flavor , the 'Provider' bean is a must-have for any gardener looking for a reliable and productive variety.
