ANCIENT GRAINS & LEGUMES


AMARANTH - GRAIN

AMARANTH - GRAIN

***NOT TO WA*** (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) Originating with the ancient Aztecs. Hardy plant to 1m with both leaf & grain used in salads, and cooke

$3.95

AQUA DULCE

AQUA DULCE

***NOT TO WA*** (Vicia faba) Heirloom dating back to 1844 & also known as 'Leviathan Long Pod'. Long pods to 25-40cm & up to 5cm wide with nutty fla

$3.95

BELUGA LENTIL

BELUGA LENTIL

(Lens culinaris) Also known as 'Black Lentil'. Small, black, round legume so named as they shimmer when cooked making them look like beluga caviar.

$3.95

BLUE SPECKLED TEPARY CSB(A)

BLUE SPECKLED TEPARY CSB(A)

(Phaseolus acutifolius) Ancient heirloom. Small pods producing tan and blue-grey spotted beans which resemble a small pebble. Unique, mild flavor c

$4.80

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BROWN PAWL (Tepary Bean)  CSB(A)

BROWN PAWL (Tepary Bean) CSB(A)

(Phaseolus acutifolius) Attractive, bushy, delicate plant to 50cm high with narrow pods to 5cm long. A brown flat seeded variety with a sweet, eart

$4.80

BUCKWHEAT (Green Manure / Field Crop / Grain)

BUCKWHEAT (Green Manure / Field Crop / Grain)

***NOT TO WA*** Excellent green manure crop useful for adding both nutrients & carbon to the soil. Also useful for attracting beneficial insects, in

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CANNELINI

CANNELINI

(Phaseolus vulgaris) Italian heirloom also known as 'Italian Butter Bean'. White kidney shaped, dried bean. Commonly used to make 'Baked Beans' or

$3.95

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CHEROKEE TRAIL OF TEARS CSB(A)

CHEROKEE TRAIL OF TEARS CSB(A)

(Phaseolus vulgaris) Heirloom originating from the Cherokee as they marched from the Smoky Mountains to Oklahoma by the Federal Government in 1839 ov

$4.80

CHIA

CHIA

(Salvia hispanica) Leafy plant producing small, greyish seeds with pleasant nutty flavour. Seeds contain antioxidants, fibre, protein & is one of th

$3.95

COLES DWARF

COLES DWARF

***NOT TO WA*** (Vicia faba) Compact bush to 1m tall. Heavy producer with pods to 20cm. 80-90 days. 55 seeds

$3.95

EGYPTIAN

EGYPTIAN

(Vicia faba) Small seeded beans produced on plant with short stems. Ideal for windy areas. Beans able to be eaten freshly podded or left to mature

$3.95

PIGEON PEA

PIGEON PEA

(Cajanus cajan) Perennial bush to 2m high. Seeds may be used as legume (cooked or ground to flour); leaves used as stock feed or poultry fodder. Us

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QUINOA

QUINOA

(Chenopodium quinoa) A grain crop grown for its edible seeds. Seeds high in protein. Best grown in areas where max. day time temperature does not e

$3.95

RED KIDNEY

RED KIDNEY

(Phaseolus vulgaris) Dwarf variety. Large kidney shaped, deep red beans so named for their visual resemblance in shape and color to a kidney. Used

$3.95

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RED LENTIL

RED LENTIL

(Lens culinaris) Heirloom. Annual. Small, broad, flat pods containing 1-2 edible seeds produced on bush to 60cm high. Hardy - will tolerate poor

$3.95

TEFF

TEFF

***NOT TO TAS*** (Eragrostis tef) Ancient grain commonly grown in Africa, Ethiopia & Eritrea where it is used to make 'Injera' and also as the main

$3.95

TRIPOLI

TRIPOLI

(Vicia faba) An outstanding large podded bean (up to 30cm) containing 6-7 beans per pod - much longer and larger in size than regular broad bean vari

$3.95

WHITE HOOD (Tepary Bean)  CSB(A)

WHITE HOOD (Tepary Bean) CSB(A)

(Phaseolus acutifolius) Attractive, bushy plant to 50cm high with white flowers producing narrow pods to 5cm long. A white seeded variety with nutt

$4.80