Provider can be planted earlier than other beans because it germinates well in cool soils. Compact plants are easy to grow and adaptable to diverse soil and climate conditions. Produces 5-5 1/2" fleshy round pod green beans. High resistance to bean mosaic virus and powdery mildew. Purple seeds. Bush bean. USDA Certified Organic. Avg. 1,350 seeds/lb. Packet: 175 seeds.