Legumes

Legume Seeds in Fabaceae (Leguminosae) span Legumes for edible pods and pulses; flowers support pollinators, container-friendly forms abound, and plants prefer full sun, well-drained soil, with cool or warm-season sowing.
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  • Double Pole Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Westlandse Variety Double Pole Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Westlandse Variety
    Double Pole Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Westlandse Variety
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    High Yielding Double Pole Bean Seeds for GardenersDiscover the superior productivity of double pole bean seeds with the Westlandse variety, scientifically known as Phaseolus vulgaris. These vigorous plants thrive in open ground cultivation, producing abundant...
  • Dried Peas Vidor Seeds Pisum Sativum Medium Early Variety Dried Peas Vidor Seeds Pisum Sativum Medium Early Variety
    Dried Peas Vidor Seeds Pisum Sativum Medium Early Variety
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    Medium-Early Variety of dried peas Vidor seeds The Pisum sativum dried peas Vidor seeds represent a semi-dwarf shelling pea seeds variety prized for its medium-early harvest qualities. This variety grows to about 70-80 cm tall,...
  • Dwarf Bean Merveille De Piemonte Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris L. Dwarf Bean Merveille De Piemonte Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris L.
    Dwarf Bean Merveille De Piemonte Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris L.
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    Distinctive Dwarf Bean Merveille de Piemonte FeaturesThe Dwarf Bean Merveille de Piemonte (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a captivating heirloom bean seed variety prized for its ornamental and edible qualities. This graceful snap bean produces stringless...
  • Dwarf French Bean Seeds Admires Phaseolus Vulgaris 25 Grams Dwarf French Bean Seeds Admires Phaseolus Vulgaris 25 Grams
    Dwarf French Bean Seeds Admires Phaseolus Vulgaris 25 Grams
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    Productive dwarf French bean seeds for vegetable gardensDiscover the benefits of dwarf French bean seeds from the Admires variety, known for its early maturing bean pods and exceptional productivity. This variety of Phaseolus vulgaris produces...
  • Dwarf Peas Seeds Pisum Sativum Vidor Early Productive Variety Dwarf Peas Seeds Pisum Sativum Vidor Early Productive Variety
    Dwarf Peas Seeds Pisum Sativum Vidor Early Productive Variety
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    Early Productive Dwarf Peas Seeds for GardensThe dwarf peas seeds of the Pisum sativum Vidor variety offer an excellent choice for home gardening peas enthusiasts seeking a medium early pea variety. These garden pea seeds...
  • Early Peas Seeds Pisum Sativum Very Early Strong Variety 100g
    Early Peas Seeds Pisum Sativum Very Early Strong Variety 100g
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    Early Peas Seeds for Strong Climbing PlantsDiscover the vigor of early peas seeds with this very early and robust variety of Pisum sativum. Renowned for its fast-maturing characteristics, this round-seeded pea plant thrives when grown...
  • Eminent Snap Peas Seeds Pisum Sativum Early Harvest Vegetable Seeds
    Eminent Snap Peas Seeds Pisum Sativum Early Harvest Vegetable Seeds
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    Early Maturing Eminent Snap Peas SeedsDiscover the benefits of eminent snap peas seeds, a reliable choice for gardeners seeking early harvest vegetable seeds. This low-growing pea variety, Pisum sativum, is known for its round-seeded pods...
  • Fava Beans Seeds Vicia Faba Broad Beans Witkiem Variety Fava Beans Seeds Vicia Faba Broad Beans Witkiem Variety
    Fava Beans Seeds Vicia Faba Broad Beans Witkiem Variety
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    High-Yielding Fava Beans for Open Ground CultivationThe fava beans seeds of the Witkiem variety (Vicia faba) are an excellent choice for gardeners seeking an early broad bean variety with high yields. This vegetable variety produces...
  • Fava Beans Seeds Vicia Faba Leidse Hangers Variety 100 Grams
    Fava Beans Seeds Vicia Faba Leidse Hangers Variety 100 Grams
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    Premium Fava Beans Seeds for Vegetable GardensFava Beans Seeds of the Leidse Hangers variety offer an exceptional choice for vegetable garden enthusiasts seeking early broad fava beans with high yield potential. Known botanically as Vicia...
  • Fava Beans Seeds Vicia Faba Three Times White Variety Fava Beans Seeds Vicia Faba Three Times White Variety
    Fava Beans Seeds Vicia Faba Three Times White Variety
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    Premium Fava Beans with Mild Flavor and White SeedsDiscover the exceptional quality of Fava Beans from the Three Times White variety, known for its striking white flowering and seeds that retain their bright white color...
  • Gray Red-Flowering Peas Seeds Pisum Sativum High Yield Variety
    Gray Red-Flowering Peas Seeds Pisum Sativum High Yield Variety
    €4,95

    Superior Gray Red-Flowering Peas Seeds for GardenDiscover the benefits of Gray Red-Flowering Peas Seeds, a high-yielding climbing pea variety perfect for vegetable garden peas seeds enthusiasts. This mid-early pea, Pisum sativum, is recognized for its...
  • Gray Red-Flowering Peas Seeds Pisum Sativum High Yield Variety
    Gray Red-Flowering Peas Seeds Pisum Sativum High Yield Variety
    €4,95

    High-Yield Gray Red-Flowering Peas for Gardens The Pisum sativum Gray Red-Flowering peas seeds offer an excellent addition to any vegetable garden. This mid-early pea variety is prized for its climbing habit, reaching heights up to...
  • Green Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Argus Haricot Vert 15g Green Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Argus Haricot Vert 15g
    Green Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Argus Haricot Vert 15g
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    Exceptional Long Haricot Vert Green Bean SeedsDiscover the vigor of green bean seeds with the Phaseolus vulgaris Argus Haricot Vert variety. This vegetable seed is prized for producing exceptionally long green beans that are perfect...
  • Green Bean Sonata Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Early Disease Resistant Green Bean Sonata Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Early Disease Resistant
    Green Bean Sonata Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Early Disease Resistant
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    Early Green Bean Sonata Seeds for Home GardensDiscover the advantages of green bean Sonata seeds, an early green bean variety prized for its slender, dark green pods measuring approximately 12 cm in length. This Phaseolus...
  • Green Beans Haricot Vert Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Variety Argus Green Beans Haricot Vert Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Variety Argus
    Green Beans Haricot Vert Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Variety Argus
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    Vigorous Green Beans Haricot Vert Seeds for GardenersDiscover the exceptional qualities of Phaseolus vulgaris variety Argus, a vigorous cultivar known for its long pod beans and excellent yield. These green beans haricot vert seeds produce...
  • Green Beans Kylian Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Productive Pole Beans Green Beans Kylian Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Productive Pole Beans
    Green Beans Kylian Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Productive Pole Beans
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    Productive and Disease-Resistant Green Beans KylianDiscover the green beans Kylian, a variety of Phaseolus vulgaris renowned for its fine-podded, productive nature. These pole beans feature long dark green pods that are not only visually appealing...
  • Green Beans Minidor Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Slender Yellow Wax
    Green Beans Minidor Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Slender Yellow Wax
    €4,95

    Compact Green Beans Minidor Seeds for Home GardensDiscover the versatility of green beans Minidor seeds, ideal for vegetable enthusiasts seeking compact yellow wax beans with a mild flavor. These Phaseolus vulgaris seeds yield slender, edible...
  • Green Beans Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Opera Fine-podded String Beans
    Green Beans Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Opera Fine-podded String Beans
    €6,95

    Premium Green Beans Seeds for Outdoor PlantingDiscover the exceptional qualities of green beans seeds from the Opera variety, known for their fine-podded, stringless green beans that deliver a gourmet experience. These prolific bean plants, classified...
  • Green Peas Seeds Pisum Sativum Market Dominator Variety Green Peas Seeds Pisum Sativum Market Dominator Variety
    Green Peas Seeds Pisum Sativum Market Dominator Variety
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    Vigorous Climbing Green Peas Seeds for OutdoorsDiscover the green peas seeds of the Market Dominator variety, known for its robust growth and high yield. This climbing pea variety thrives when supported by a trellis, reaching...
  • Haricot Vert Beans Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Argus 50 Grams
    Haricot Vert Beans Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Argus 50 Grams
    €5,95

    Vigorous Haricot Vert Beans Seeds for High YieldThe Haricot Vert Beans Seeds of the Phaseolus vulgaris Argus variety offer a vigorous growth habit and produce particularly long bean pods, making them an excellent choice for...
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Nutritious pulses and nitrogen‑fixing crops for productive gardens

Legume Seeds bring together the diverse edible members of the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family—beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas—selected for dependable pod set and generous harvests. Plants develop delicate blossoms before pods form, contributing a subtle flowering display in kitchen gardens, mixed borders and productive beds while offering forage to pollinating insects. The range spans compact bush beans, climbing runner and pole beans, snow peas and sugar snap peas, broad (fava) beans, soybeans and cowpeas, alongside varieties for shelling or drying. Whether focused on fresh pods or pantry staples, this category covers pulse seeds that fit small spaces and larger plots alike, with choices tailored to containers as well as open ground.

As living soil partners, many selections from Legume Seeds act as nitrogen‑fixing plants, enhancing soil fertility and supporting resilient crop rotation, and complementing green manure or cover crop legumes. Their symbiosis with rhizobia underpins productive growth, and in some contexts a rhizobium inoculant may be considered. Growth habits vary: bush beans thrive in pots, while climbers appreciate trellis support to rise above neighboring crops. Cool-season crops such as peas and broad beans complement warm-season crops like common beans and cowpeas, allowing plantings to be matched to local conditions and extending interest across the growing period.

From crisp snap beans and tender snow peas to shelling peas, dry beans, lentils, chickpeas and soybeans, the culinary scope is wide. Selected Legume Seeds can supply fresh eating and dried pulses for stews, salads and store‑cupboard mixes, while their blooms add seasonal charm and resources for beneficial insects. In containers, raised beds or larger borders, pea and bean seeds and other leguminous crop seeds deliver reliable productivity with minimal fuss, aligning edible abundance with biodiversity gains in a single, space‑efficient planting.

Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

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Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

Legume seeds (beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas and more) thrive in full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Keep evenly moist but avoid waterlogged conditions; mulch helps stabilize soil moisture and temperature. Direct-sow where they are to grow: cool-season crops like peas and broad/fava beans prefer early spring or mild autumn windows, while warm-season beans, cowpeas and soybeans need frost-free conditions and warmed soil. Provide trellis support for climbing peas, runner and pole beans; bush types need less structure. As nitrogen-fixing plants, they partner with soil rhizobia to enrich fertility, so avoid high-nitrogen feeds. Space according to habit and expected height, and thin seedlings to maintain airflow and reduce disease.

  • Inoculate seed with a suitable rhizobium inoculant where legumes are new to the soil; this can improve nodulation and early establishment.
  • Practice crop rotation with non-legumes; avoid successive plantings of peas or beans in the same bed to manage soil-borne disease and balance soil fertility.
  • Many bush beans, dwarf peas, and compact soybeans adapt to containers; choose deep, well-drained pots and maintain even moisture.
  • Allow some plants to flower; blossoms may support pollinating insects, even though many peas and beans are largely self-fertile.
  • Grown for edible pods and dry pulses; identify the variety and prepare appropriately—some types need thorough cooking before eating.

How do you grow legumes from seed?

Legume Seeds germinate best in full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Prepare a fine seedbed, remove stones, and avoid fresh, high-nitrogen feeds that encourage foliage at the expense of flowers and pods. Sow at the depth suggested on the packet, keep the soil evenly moist, and protect young seedlings from slugs or birds where these are an issue. Once established, water during dry spells, especially as flowers form, and mulch to conserve moisture. Gentle cultivation around plants helps manage weeds without disturbing shallow roots.

When should peas and beans be sown outdoors?

Timing depends on whether the crop is a cool- or warm-season legume. Peas and broad (fava) beans prefer cool conditions and are often direct-sown as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring. Warm-season types—such as common beans (bush, pole, runner), cowpeas, and soybeans—do best after the last frost, once the soil has warmed. In areas with mild winters, an autumn sowing of cool-season peas may be possible for an early crop, provided drainage is good and prolonged freezes are unlikely.

Do beans need a trellis or support, and how should bush beans vs pole beans be spaced?

Support needs vary by type. Bush beans are naturally compact and usually manage without a trellis; give them room so leaves can dry quickly after rain and you can reach for harvest. Pole and runner beans are vigorous climbers that benefit from sturdy canes, netting, or a frame. Peas, especially taller shelling and snow types, climb using tendrils and appreciate netting or twiggy branches. Space plants so air can move between them and pathways allow access; avoid crowding to reduce mildew and to encourage steady pod set.

Can peas be grown in containers, and what do they need?

Yes, many peas and compact bush beans adapt well to containers. Choose a deep, well-draining pot and fill it with quality potting mix rather than garden soil. Position in full sun, and water consistently so the mix stays evenly moist but not waterlogged. Add a small trellis or mesh for climbing peas or dwarf supports for shorter varieties. Regular picking helps pods form continuously. Container-grown legumes appreciate a balanced, low-nitrogen feed if growth slows, but avoid heavy fertilization that can delay flowering.

Which legumes improve soil nitrogen, and should pea and bean seeds be inoculated with rhizobia?

Many legumes—peas, beans, lentils, chickpeas, soybeans, and cowpeas—form nodules with Rhizobium bacteria, which can help fix atmospheric nitrogen and contribute to soil fertility when roots and residues are returned to the ground. For soils with little history of legumes, a compatible rhizobium inoculant dusted onto seeds may enhance nodulation. It’s most often considered for peas, broad beans, soybeans, and cowpeas. Good drainage, adequate phosphorus and potassium, and minimal high-nitrogen fertilizers support effective nodulation and balanced plant growth.

Do legume flowers support pollinators, and does that affect yields?

Flowers of many legumes, especially runner beans and broad (fava) beans, offer nectar and pollen that attract bees and other beneficial insects. While some legumes can self-pollinate, frequent pollinator visits often improve pod set and uniformity, particularly in runner beans and long-podded peas. Planting a mix of flowering herbs nearby can extend foraging opportunities across the season. Watering during bloom and avoiding unnecessary sprays help ensure pollinators are active and blossoms remain healthy for reliable yields.

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Nutritious pulses and nitrogen‑fixing crops for productive gardens

Legume seeds encompass peas, beans, lentils, and other pulses valued for their protein-rich harvests and soil-building benefits. Many varieties host symbiotic bacteria on their roots that fix atmospheric nitrogen, improving fertility for subsequent crops. Sow after the last frost once soil warms, or in mild climates a late summer to early autumn sowing may be possible; cool-season types like peas prefer moderate temperatures, while warm-season beans thrive with sustained warmth. Provide well-drained soil, consistent moisture, and full sun. Inoculating seeds with the appropriate rhizobia can enhance nodulation where soils lack resident strains. Space plants to allow airflow, mulch to moderate soil moisture, and support climbing types with trellises or netting. Harvest pods regularly to maintain production, and rotate plantings to reduce pest and disease pressure. After the crop, incorporate residue or leave roots in place to retain fixed nitrogen. With thoughtful timing and care, legume seedings contribute both abundant harvests and healthier soil.

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