Provider Bush Bean
Best early-maturing bush bean for home gardeners and pickling enthusiasts.
The Provider Bush Bean is a popular, stringless variety from Pinetree Garden Seeds, maturing in just 50 days. This compact bush bean plant offers a good yield of 5-6 inch pods, making it ideal for fresh eating, freezing, and especially for making Dilly Beans. It boasts strong resistance to Bean Mosaic Virus and Powdery Mildew, ensuring a healthier harvest. For optimal growth, plant in light, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen.
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Botanical Name
Phaseolus vulgaris
/ Phaseolus vulgaris
Who it's for
- Gardeners in regions with short, cool growing seasons
- Urban growers needing space-saving, low-maintenance plants
- Beginners seeking reliable, disease-resistant crop success
Who should skip it
- Small households preferring a slow, steady harvest
- Busy gardeners wanting continuous-bearing pole bean varieties
- Casual harvesters who might miss the optimal picking window
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Fifty-day maturity ensures a rapid turnaround for busy home gardeners.
Disease Resilience
Strong resistance to mosaic virus and mildew protects your seasonal yield.
Culinary Versatility
Stringless pods are perfectly suited for fresh eating or home canning.
Growth Consistency
Open-pollinated genetics provide reliable, predictable results for every planting cycle.
Space Efficiency
Compact bush structure maximizes output in smaller garden beds.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward planting requirements make this an ideal choice for beginners.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity
50 days
Seed Sowing Depth
1 inch (2.54 cm)
Seed Count
Approximately 90-110 seeds per ounce
Recommended Soil Temperature for Sowing
Above 60ºF
Germination Time
4-10 days
Planting Distance
Sow 2-3 inches (5.08-7.62 cm) apart
Is Organic
false
Features
- Popular stringless bush bean
- Early maturity at 50 days
- Good yield potential
- Resistant to common bean diseases
- Ideal for Dilly Beans
- Compact plant structure
- Suitable for freezing
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly celebrate the Provider Bush Bean for its exceptional reliability and ease of use. Gardeners consistently report near perfect germination rates and a remarkably quick, heavy yield without the need for staking. This dependable performance makes it a favorite for both novice and experienced growers seeking strong production and excellent value from their garden space.
Know before you buy
These beans are an early-maturing variety, typically ready to harvest in just 50 days after sowing.
Yes, they are a popular stringless variety. Their firm texture makes them an excellent choice for fresh eating, freezing, and specifically for making Dilly Beans.
Provider Bush Beans require well-drained soil and should be sown once the soil temperature is consistently above 60ºF. They typically germinate within 4 to 10 days when planted at a depth of one inch.
This variety is bred for resilience and features strong resistance to both Bean Mosaic Virus and Powdery Mildew, which helps ensure a more reliable harvest.
For optimal growth, sow the seeds 2 to 3 inches apart. The plants have a compact structure, making them well-suited for standard garden rows.
It is best to avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen. Too much nitrogen can encourage excessive leafy growth at the expense of bean production.
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