Aproximately 2-4 seeds per gram 

Phaseolus vulgaris

Lot# BB23028

Provider Bush is a very popular and reliable early bush bean (50 days).  A very widely adapted, stress-tolerant variety with good disease resistance.  The plants are compact with a strong root system, growing to 38-45 cm (15-18") tall with a spread that averages 30-40 cm (12-16”) wide.  Seeds can germinate in cool soils.  Produces heavy crops of round,  green, fleshy pods that hang in clusters around the base of the vines.  Good fresh with a fine flavour. Ideal for freezing.  Maroon colored dry beans.

Beans Direct sow seeds after the last frost, when soil temperatures have reached at least 16°C (60°F). Select a location that receives full sun. Sow seeds 2.5-5cm (1-2”) deep, spaced 8-15cm (3-6”) apart in rows spaced 45-75cm (18-30”) apart. Keep soil evenly moist to promote germination. Seeds should sprout in 7-10 days. Thin seedlings to 15-20cm (6-8”) apart when they are 5-10cm (2-4”) tall. Bush beans prefer well-drained soil that is fertile and has a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer before planting and again after the first flowers appear. Bush beans can be harvested as snap beans when the pods are still tender and young. Harvest regularly to encourage more production. Bush beans typically reach maturity in 50-60 days.

Soil Conditions: Well-drained soil that is fertile. Soil pH: 6.0-7.5 Planting Depth: Sow seeds 2.5-5cm (1-2”) deep. Germination: 7-10 days. Height at Maturity: 30-60cm (12-24”) tall. Days to Maturity: 50-60 days. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist. Sun/Shade: Full sun. Spacing after Thinning: Thin seedlings to 15-20cm (6-8”) apart.