Provider

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Planting Schedule

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A garden favorite for its steady, generous harvest—Provider bush beans bring a crisp, tender bite with a clean, green sweetness that shines straight from the patch.

Pods are pleasantly slender and upright, holding their snap as they mature, making them especially satisfying for roasting, steaming, and quick skillet sautés, as well as for vibrant pickling. At about 50 days, this dependable performer rewards warm-season growers with a smooth rhythm of pods from early to peak.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 50 DaysHabit: Bush

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Provider Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Jul 21st – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jul 14th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 4th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 4th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 8th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 4th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 2nd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jun 27th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jun 23rd – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jun 20th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 14th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 9th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	May 30th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	May 21st – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 12th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	Apr 25th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Mar 31st – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	50
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	55
Min Night Temp (°F)	40
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Provider bush beans hit that sweet spot between raw snap and cooked silk—so they stay crisp-tender and don’t turn chalky when you apply heat. Use them hot and fast: they love fat (butter/olive oil) and acid (lemon/vinegar) that wakes up their clean green flavor.

Best Uses

quick steaming and tossing with browned butter and lemon
roasting until blistered at the edges for a nutty, caramel-leaning finish
fast skillet sauté with garlic and olive oil (no overcooking)
crisp refrigerator pickles with dill and mustard seed

Flavor Profile

bright green sweetness snappy crisp-tender bite mild, clean beany flavor holds flavor in heat without going starchy

Kitchen Pairings

brown butter lemon garlic dill mustard seed parmesan

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease problem is most common on Phaseolus vulgaris (common bean), and how do I manage it?

Watch for bean rust and anthracnose, which show up as brown/orange spots or lesions on leaves and pods during warm, humid spells. Remove and destroy affected leaves early, improve airflow with wider spacing, and avoid overhead watering so foliage stays dry. If disease pressure is high, apply a labeled copper-based fungicide and follow label timing to protect new growth.

How often should I water Phaseolus vulgaris during the main growing phase?

Water when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry, aiming for evenly moist conditions while the plants flower and form pods. Inconsistent moisture can cause flower drop and misshapen pods, so use deep watering rather than frequent light sprinkling. Stop heavy watering once pods are mature to reduce the chance of fungal problems on pods.

How can I tell when Phaseolus vulgaris is ready to harvest?

Harvest bush beans about 45–60 days from sowing when pods are firm, fully colored for their type, and snap easily (rather than feeling bulgy or tough). If you’re growing for dry beans, leave pods on the plant until they dry down and rattle, then shell them. For best flavor, pick every 1–3 days during peak production so remaining pods keep sizing.