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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    Early Maturing Heraut Peas Seeds For Sweet PodsHeraut peas seeds are an excellent choice for gardeners seeking an early maturing peas variety that delivers abundant sweet pea pods. This climbing pea variety, botanically known as...
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    Delicious Sweet Kelvedon Wonder PeasDiscover the rich flavor of Kelvedon Wonder peas, a prized mid-early pea variety known for its sweet pea pods and wrinkled seed peas. These Pisum sativum garden pea plants grow to...
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    Compact and High-Yielding Low Growing Pea SeedsDiscover the low growing pea seeds of the De Grace variety, an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a compact pea variety that thrives without the need for trellises or...
  • Mechelse Tros Broad Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris 25g Packet Mechelse Tros Broad Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris 25g Packet
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    High-Yield Mechelse Tros Broad Bean Seeds for GardenersDiscover the exceptional qualities of Phaseolus vulgaris with these Mechelse Tros broad bean seeds, ideal for vegetable gardeners seeking prolific yields. This variety is known for its cluster...
  • Mechelse Tros Pole Beans Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Stringless 100g
    Mechelse Tros Pole Beans Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Stringless 100g
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    Flavorful Mechelse Tros Pole Beans SeedsDiscover the exceptional taste and texture of Mechelse Tros pole beans seeds, known for their stringless pods and delicate flavor. This garden pole bean variety produces large clusters of fine,...
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    Early Climbing Snap Peas with Sweet Edible PodsDiscover the Oregon Sugar Pod snap peas, a delightful vegetable garden pea variety prized for its large, tender pea pods and sweet flavor. This early harvesting, climbing pea...
  • Organic Broad Bean Seeds Vicia Faba White Flower Variety
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    Organic Broad Bean Seeds for Vegetable GardensDiscover organic broad bean seeds of the Vicia faba white flower variety, perfect for enriching your vegetable garden seeds collection. This early broad bean variety is known for its...
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    Organic dwarf pea seeds for sweet home gardensDiscover the delightful taste and convenience of organic dwarf pea seeds Karina (Pisum sativum). This sweet dwarf pea variety features wrinkled seeds known for their exceptional flavor. With...
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    Organic Green Bean Seeds for Sustainable GardeningDiscover the vitality of organic green bean seeds with the climbing snap bean variety Helda (Phaseolus vulgaris). This heirloom bean variety is renowned for its vigorous growth, reaching heights...
  • Organic Green Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Maxi Variety 50g Organic Green Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Maxi Variety 50g
    Organic Green Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Maxi Variety 50g
    €6,95

    Organic Green Bean Seeds for Productive GardensDiscover the benefits of organic green bean seeds from the Maxi variety, scientifically known as Phaseolus vulgaris. These bush bean plants produce upright stems with green bean pods that...
  • Organic Pea Seeds Pisum Sativum Early Large Tender Pods Organic Pea Seeds Pisum Sativum Early Large Tender Pods
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    Early Harvesting Organic Pea Seeds for GardensDiscover the benefits of organic pea seeds that deliver an early harvest, perfect for vegetable garden enthusiasts seeking fresh, tender produce. The Pisum sativum variety is known for its...
  • Organic Pea Seeds Pisum Sativum Karina Sweet Early Variety Organic Pea Seeds Pisum Sativum Karina Sweet Early Variety
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    Organic Pea Seeds for Early Sweet HarvestDiscover the organic pea seeds Pisum sativum Karina, a sweet early variety perfect for vegetable gardens. This wrinkled pea seed variety produces high yield pea plants that reach approximately...
  • Organic Pea Seeds Pisum Sativum Norli Stringless Tender Pods Organic Pea Seeds Pisum Sativum Norli Stringless Tender Pods
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    Organic Pea Seeds for Tender Stringless PodsDiscover the benefits of organic pea seeds with the Pisum sativum Norli variety, prized for its stringless, tender pea pods. This vegetable garden favorite produces compact plants reaching around...
  • Organic Pole Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Compass Stringless Variety Organic Pole Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Compass Stringless Variety
    Organic Pole Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Compass Stringless Variety
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    Premium Organic Pole Bean Seeds for Vegetable GardensDiscover the benefits of organic pole bean seeds with the Phaseolus vulgaris Compass variety, perfect for homegrown beans enthusiasts seeking stringless green beans. This pole bean variety produces...
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    Organic Pole Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Compass Variety
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    Productive Organic Pole Bean Seeds for Vegetable GardensDiscover the benefits of organic pole bean seeds with the Compass variety of Phaseolus vulgaris. This climbing bean is prized for its high yield and reliable performance in...
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    Organic Pole Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Neckarkönigin Variety
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    Organic Pole Bean Seeds for Garden Vegetable EnthusiastsDiscover the exceptional flavor and texture of organic pole bean seeds with the Phaseolus vulgaris Neckarkönigin variety. These heirloom pole beans are renowned for producing long, fleshy, and...
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    Nutritious Organic Sprouting Seeds Mix for SaladsDiscover the benefits of organic sprouting seeds with this vibrant mix featuring Lactuca sativa combined with mung bean sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, lentil sprouts, fenugreek sprouts, and yellow mustard sprouts....
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    Organic Stamslaboon Seeds for Home Garden BeansDiscover the benefits of Organic Stamslaboon seeds, a high yield bean variety perfect for vegetable gardens. These Phaseolus vulgaris seeds produce upright climbing bean plants with edible pod beans...
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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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