How to Grow Provider Green Bush Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Provider'
Provider Green Bush Bean is a warm-season variety of Phaseolus vulgaris prized for its reliable yield and excellent disease resistance. Gardeners grow this easy-to-crop legume to enjoy fresh green beans, benefiting from its tolerance to variable moisture conditions.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsStarting Provider Green Bush Bean: indoors or direct sow?
🌾 Sow directly in the garden — Provider Green Bush Bean is not usually started indoors.
Direct sow seeds outdoors only after the last frost date has passed and the soil has warmed sufficiently.
Soil, care & harvest
Prepare loose soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5 before sowing seeds outdoors after the last spring frost when temperatures are warm. Do not start indoors as this bush bean is difficult to transplant. Sow seeds directly into the ground about one inch deep, where they typically germinate within six to twelve days.
Space plants four to six inches apart in rows. Since this variety is a bush type, it does not require trellising or support structures. Water consistently to provide roughly one inch per week, and apply mulch around the base to retain moisture while keeping roots cool during hot weather.
Watch for Mexican bean beetles, aphids, and thrips, treating infestations early with insecticidal soap or hand-picking. Prevent fungal issues like anthracnose by ensuring good airflow and avoiding overhead watering. Harvest pods fifty to fifty-seven days after planting when they are tender and before seeds inside fully develop.
When to Plant Provider Green Bush Bean
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | July – August | September – August |
| Zone 2 | — | June – August | September |
| Zone 3 | — | June – July | August – October |
| Zone 4 | — | June – July | August – October |
| Zone 5 | — | May – June | August – September |
| Zone 6 | — | May – June | July – September |
| Zone 7 | — | April – June | July – August |
| Zone 8 | — | April – May | June – August |
| Zone 9 | — | March – April | May – July |
| Zone 10 | — | February – April | May – June |
| Zone 11 | — | January – March | April – May |
| Zone 12 | — | January – March | April – May |
| Zone 13 | — | January – March | April – May |
Companion Plants for Provider Green Bush Bean
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips that commonly attack beans
Helps loosen soil for bean roots and doesn't compete for nitrogen
Provides natural support structure and beans fix nitrogen for corn
Compatible root systems and beans provide nitrogen that cucumbers need
Repels bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, attracts pollinators
Quick harvest before beans mature, helps break up soil compaction
Large leaves provide ground cover, retain moisture, and suppress weeds
✗ Keep away from
Strong allelopathic effects inhibit germination and growth of beans
Allelopathic compounds can stunt bean growth and reduce yield
Inhibits bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions
Competes heavily for nutrients and water, may release growth inhibitors
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
