BEANS ‘Provider’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
- A reliable heirloom bush bean variety known for its excellent flavor and high yields.
- Produces straight, green pods that are tender, crisp, and stringless when harvested young.
- Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and protein, supporting a balanced diet.
- Quick to mature, making it ideal for successive planting and continuous harvests.
- Resistant to many common bean diseases, ensuring healthy and productive plants.
- Thrives in garden beds, raised beds, or large containers, needing minimal support.
- Perfect for fresh eating, freezing, or canning to enjoy throughout the year.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual vegetable, compact bush reaching 40 – 60 cm in height
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: September – February
- Subtropical: August – March
- Tropical: March – October
- Cool: September – December
- Arid: August – October
- Germination: 7 – 10 days
- Germination Temperature: 15-30 °C
- Depth: 2 – 3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Directly in garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7; enrich with compost or organic matter
- Spacing: 15 – 20 cm between plants and 40 – 50 cm between rows
Details:
- Water regularly, especially during flowering and pod development, to ensure consistent yields.
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Harvest beans when pods are young and tender for the best flavor and texture.
Harvest:
50 – 60 days after sowing