55 days. An early and productive green bean that’s not picky about its growing environment, Provider offers heavy yields of light green, meaty pods. Tolerant of cooler soils, it’s an excellent candidate for planting before most other beans. Harvest the beans at 5 ½ inches long and ¼ inch wide. Vigorous plants reach 20–24 inches tall. Brownish purple seeds; 80 per ounce. BMV, DM, PM, PMV.