Organic 'Provider' dwarf beans

$4.49

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The organic 'Provider' bush bean is a reliable variety that kicks off the season with vigor and generosity, even when spring is slow to warm up. Renowned for its early maturity and high reliability, it forms compact, stable plants that quickly become covered in straight, tender, and very crisp green pods. Its relative tolerance to cooler soils makes it an excellent choice for gardeners who want to sow early and get quick harvests without compromising on quality. Easy to grow, it is suitable for both beginners and experienced vegetable gardeners, where its consistency quickly becomes invaluable. Its small flowers discreetly attract pollinators, adding a touch of life to the food garden in mid-summer. Like all beans, it also enriches the soil through its relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which enhances its ecological value in crop rotation. Harvested young and often, it extends its production with great regularity and offers tasty pods, perfect for the table as well as for preserving. Growing 'Provider' means choosing a simple, effective, and generous bean that makes you want to return to the vegetable garden every morning with your basket in hand.

Growing conditions

Watering
Regular
Exposure
Sun
Germination temperature
21 to 27 °C (70 to 81 °F)
Germination (days)
5 to 12 days

Growth & dimensions

Spread
30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)
Height
40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in)
Sowing depth
2 to 3 cm (3/4 to 1 1/8 in)

Flowering & harvest

Flowering
July to September
Sowing period
After the last frost
Harvest
50 days after sowing
Use
fresh, quick-cook, freezing
Companion plants
carrot, corn, cucumber, radish
Incompatible plants
onion, garlic, leek