Bean & Pea Seeds

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Bush Bean 'Maxi'

€3,10
€3,10

Sugar Peas 'Golden Sweet'

Non-GMO and Organic

€3,25
€3,25
Bean & Pea Seeds

Bean & Pea Seeds

Easy to Grow, Packed with Nutrients, and Earth-Friendly


Embrace the timeless tradition of growing organic beans and peas in your garden. These versatile crops, cultivated for millennia, offer exceptional nutrition while naturally improving your soil. Whether you’re harvesting tender pods for fresh eating or growing heritage varieties for dried beans, each organic seed connects you to centuries of agricultural wisdom while promising bountiful, sustainable harvests. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, these easy-to-grow vegetables reward careful tending with months of nutritious, versatile eating and the satisfaction of growing your own protein-rich foods.

Revered by Pharaohs and Emperors

Seeds of Civilisation cultivated over 7,000 years ago

The story of beans and peas weaves through human civilisation like a foundational thread, stretching back to ancient Peru around 7,000 BCE and the fertile valleys of the Middle East. Ancient Egyptians valued peas so highly that they included them in tomb offerings, while Greeks and Romans relied on legumes as crucial protein sources. Native American agriculturists developed the ingenious Three Sisters method, interplanting climbing beans with corn and squash in a sustainable growing system. Mediaeval Europeans survived on hearty pease porridge, while sailors crossed oceans with stored dried peas to prevent scurvy. Even King Louis XIV influenced legume history, making fresh green peas fashionable among European nobility. From the global impact of soybeans to the modern revival of heritage bean varieties in vibrant colours and patterns, these crops continue to adapt and sustain communities worldwide.