Bean Seeds, Bush - Provider
(Phaseolus vulgaris) 50 days. Heirloom Bush Bean, 1965.
Provider holds true to its name! This incredibly early, dependable bush bean will feed your family AND your neighborhood!
The beans themselves are about 5 inches long. The seeds, as you will note, are like little mahogany gems.
**Also available in the Beginner's Gardener Collection**
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Growth Habit: Bush Bean, 18 inch plants
Sun Requirements: Best in Full Sun
Soil Preference: Rich, well draining garden soil (balanced pH)
When to Plant: Beans are frost sensitive & should be planted after the last expected frost. Cooler soil temperatures can hinder germination.
How to Plant: Soak bean seeds over night to quicken germination. Hoe out a shallow furrow, 1 inch deep. Space bean seeds every 2 inches. Cover seeds with soil & tamp down soil to improve contact with seeds. (Tamping also creates a trough that catches water, delivering it straight to the seeds!) Water thoroughly after planting.
When to Harvest: Ready when beans are around 5-6 inches long & still smooth to the touch.
How to Harvest: Pick often to encouraged production, but also replant every three weeks for continual harvest.
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