Contender is the earliest snap I've ever trialed. It is also the least liked for flavor, of the hundreds of varieties of bush, half-runner, and pole beans that I've tasted. It has a strong "grassy" taste when harvested from my garden.
Provider takes longer to mature, but the flavor is good.
And, like tomatoes, waiting a bit longer brings the best flavored varieties, which are mostly p
le types, for me.
Tormato