Provider Bean Seeds - Open-Pollinated For Seed Saving Non-Hybrid & Non-Gmo Canada Heirloom Vegetable

One free SURPRISE PACK OF SEEDS with every order! Come & visit our Etsy shop to see more of our products - we offer next-day shipping on over 250 varieties of heirloom & open-pollinated seeds. Bean, Bush, Provider Known as one of the most dependable early green beans, the Provider Bush Bean was introduced to the seed market in 1968 & is originally from South Carolina, USA. This variety has remained popular ever since for its disease-resistant quality & adaptability to a wide range of soils. Provider beans germinate well even in cooler soil, making it an early variety that does well in short seasons with cool conditions, but it can also thrive in hot weather. The pods grow heavily on vigorous compact plants & taste best when the beans are picked at five to six inches long. An excellent choice for home & market gardens, Provider beans also retain their nutriments & delicious flavour when frozen. - Latin Name: Phaseolus Vulgaris - Days to Maturity: 50-70 - Life Cycle: Annual - Start Indoors: 3 weeks before last spring frost - Direct Sowing: After last spring frost ( For a continuous supply sow every 2-3 weeks until midsummer) - Days to Germination: 5-10 - Germination Optimal Soil Temperature: 20-30oC ( Plant when daytime temperatures average a minimum of 16oC or risk lower germination) - Planting Depth: 3 cm - Seed Spacing: 2-3 seeds every 5-10 cm - Thinning Seedlings: Every 40-60 cm when at least 8-10 cm tall with 2 sets of true leaves - Row Spacing: 50-90 cm - Plant Height: 40-70 cm - Harvest: Regularly to encourage the growth of new pod sets - Average Seeds Needed Per 10 m Row: 250 - Average Yield Per 10 m Row: 15 lb. - Beans in their wild state were first gathered in Afghanistan & the Himalayan foothills over 12,000 years ago. The first signs of cultivation of the beans were in Asia in 7,000 BCE & the first large-seeded broad beans varieties appeared in 2,000 BCE in ancient Egypt. A few varieties of beans were also already cultivated when the Europeans first came to America. - There are four main types of beans: 1-Pole beans are a vining plant that needs a structure to climb, like a trellis or a fence. 2- Bush beans, on the other hand, are shorter & freestanding. 3- Snap beans can be eaten raw, with the pod. 4- Shell beans are meant to be opened up, so the seeds inside can be eaten. - Bean seeds will remain viable for 3 years if stored in a cool, dark place, ideally between 4 & 10C. After that, the germination rate may start to go down. For complete growing instructions, please visit our website: https://ecoseedbank.com/products/bean-seeds-provider - For details on ordering, please read the below - We have put a lot of thoughts into the design & packaging of our seed packets. Our seeds are all carefully packed in food grade kraft paper/aluminium zipper lock bags, & then are shipped in eco-friendly padded mailers. We heat-seal each of our seed packet for even more protection from moisture, odour & light, allowing you to store your seeds for