French Filet 'Provider'

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
White/Near White
Soil pH requirements
Seed Type
Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Days to Maturity
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brainerd, Minnesota

Vinton, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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W
Brainerd, MN | October 2014 | positive

This one does well in my garden in Northern Minnesota. Once it gets going, it keeps on producing.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | positive

Provider is a standard market type green bean, round pods about 6 inches long. Performance was good but not better than Contender or Top Crop.

J
J
| September 2002 | positive

Excellent crops from Provider bush bean. Germinates and grows well in cool spring/summer conditions. Good flavor.

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