vegetable variety in zone 5a
Provider bush bean in zone 5a
Provider · Phaseolus vulgaris
- Zone
- 5a -20°F to -15°F
- Growing season
- 150 days
- Days to harvest
- 50 to 70
The verdict
Detailed guidance for this section is being prepared. Check back soon.
About Provider
Crisp, mild, classic snap-bean flavor; round green pods. Fresh, freezing, canning. Bred for cool-soil germination, the most reliable early-season bush bean.
Critical timing for zone 5a
Detailed guidance for this section is being prepared. Check back soon.
Common challenges in zone 5a
- ▸ Fire blight in pears
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Late spring frosts
Modified care for zone 5a
Detailed guidance for this section is being prepared. Check back soon.
Provider in adjacent zones
Other bush bean varieties for zone 5a
- Dragon's Tongue
Crisp, sweet, complex; cream-colored pods striped with purple, fading when cooked. Fresh, blanched, also as sh…
- Roma II
Tender, meaty, classic Italian-flat bean flavor; flat green Romano-style pods. Fresh, sauteing, canning. Produ…
- Royal Burgundy
Crisp, sweet, deep purple pods that turn green when cooked; novelty fresh bean. Fresh, blanched, salads. Produ…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Provider bush bean grow in zone 5a?
Yes. Provider is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 8a, which includes zone 5a.
+−
Image: "Ayocote", by Itzel Flores, via iNaturalist, licensed under CC-BY Source.
Related