Type
bush snap
Green Bean variety
Provider Green Bean
A very dependable bush bean that germinates well in cool soil and yields early. Pods are round, medium green, and produced heavily.
Days to maturity
50
Best for
early crops, dependable production
About Provider
Provider is an open-pollinated bush snap bean prized for earliness, dependable production, and good performance in cooler soils than many beans. Pods are medium green, straight, and suitable for fresh use or canning.
Growing Provider Green Bean
Because it is so early, Provider is a good first sowing bean, but wait until the ground is at least warming and not waterlogged. Pick frequently at full length while pods are still slender and smooth, and watch for bean beetles as summer progresses.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all green beans, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.