Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus) (Info)
Species: vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss) (Info)
Cultivar: Provider (purple seed)
Category:
Annuals
Vegetables
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Seed Type:
Open Pollinated
Growth Habit:
Bush
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
N/A
Days to Maturity:
41 to 50 days
51 to 60 days
Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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