African Heirlooms
Discover the richness of traditional African Heirloom seeds at Livingseeds, sourced directly from deep rural villages across the continent. Our seed collection boasts authentic varieties such as Cancer Bush / Kankerbossie, Hereboontjies, Tiger Nut, Rolet Gem Squash, Sugarloaf Cabbage, and wit Boer Pumpkin that have evolved in these communities, showcasing natural disease resistance. Explore the unique heritage of these African Heirloom varieties.
Bird's Eye Mozambique Bastardo
Capsicum frutescens Bastardo indeed!!! This one has a bite like a swift backhand on an angry Port..
R31.48
Cancer Bush (Kankerbossie)
Sutherlandia frutescens (‘Karoo’)Another must-have medicinal plant this selection is of the stronges..
R33.49
Finger Millet
Eleusine coracanaThis is a traditional African grain. I like finger millet as birds do not wipe out ..
R31.48
Hereboontjies
Phaseolus lunatus South Africa's very own lima bean variety. Still grown in certain parts of the ..
R37.97
Jelly Melon Kiwano Rund
Cucumis metuliferusAvailable for purchase from 1 July 2025 The round-fruited Kiwano, known locally ..
R38.30
Lesotho Charlie
Cucurbita maxima This amazing pumpkin was given to me by one of my staff members (Charlie). His m..
R35.11
Liberia Long
Capsicum frutescens Stunning well flavoured chilli's from Liberia. It is another great addition t..
R31.48
Loofah Lenyenye
Luffa aegyptiacaThe Lenyenye Loofah is a real South African treasure. One of the rarest of loofahs i..
R42.38
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Muntings Purple Runner
Phaseolus coccineusThis is a true runner bean that will come back year after year as long as the roo..
R31.22
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Nigerian Aya ~ Tiger Nuts
Cyperus esculentus var. sativusLivingseeds is the first seed company supplying true Chufa starter ..
R34.78
Perutile Onions
Allium cepa var. perutileThis hardy perennial onion, cherished in Zimbabwe and rooted in Scotland, i..
R45.77
Rodo Chilli
Capsicum annuum It is a small wrinkled little chilli from Nigeria. Hot with a very swift burn rig..
R31.48
Rolet Gem Squash
Cucurbita pepo One of the top 3 South African heirloom varieties. This humble little squash is a ..
R33.90
Sakay Lany Lalli
Capsicum chinense This is an original Livingseeds release. We were gifted the seed in 2013 ..
R31.48
Shubo from Kano
Capsicum annuum Shubo is a lovely medium-heat pepper from the Kano State of Nigeria. This makes f..
R31.48
Solwezi Dry
Phaseolus vulgaris An outstanding African Heirloom pole bean variety, the preferred dry bean in Z..
R33.14
Sundew Beulah's Old
Capsicum baccatumThis variety was given to us by Jason Fox who received it directly from Beulah Mi..
R31.48
Sundew Shan's
Capsicum baccatum A lovely PEPPADEW™ Piquantè Pepper type pepper. Produces abundantly an..
R31.48
Tatashe
Capsicum annuum Tatashe is another chilli from the Kano region in Nigeria. A decently flavoured h..
R31.48
Tsenza
Coleus esculentus (Plectranthus esculentus) Tsenza, also known as the African potato or wild potato..
R28.24