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..
R33.90
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 ..
R43.59
Lesotho Charlie
Cucurbita maxima This amazing pumpkin was given to me by one of my staff members (Charlie). His m..
R39.95
Liberia Long
Capsicum frutescens Stunning well flavoured chilli's from Liberia. It is another great addition t..
R32.69
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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..
R29.12
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Nigerian Aya ~ Tiger Nuts
Cyperus esculentus var. sativusLivingseeds is the first seed company supplying true Chufa starter ..
R34.78
Rodo Chilli
Capsicum annuum It is a small wrinkled little chilli from Nigeria. Hot with a very swift burn rig..
R33.90
Rolet Gem Squash
Cucurbita pepo One of the top 3 South African heirloom varieties. This humble little squash is a ..
R31.48
Sakay Lany Lalli
Capsicum chinense This is an original Livingseeds release. We were gifted the seed in 2013 ..
R39.95
Shubo from Kano
Capsicum annuum Shubo is a lovely medium-heat pepper from the Kano State of Nigeria. This makes f..
R32.69
Solwezi Dry
Phaseolus vulgaris An outstanding African Heirloom pole bean variety, the preferred dry bean in Z..
R33.90
Sundew Beulah's Old
Capsicum baccatumThis variety was given to us by Jason Fox who received it directly from Beulah Mi..
R33.90
Sundew Malawi
Capsicum Annuum Heirloom. Prolific traditional Malawian piquantè pepper that tastes almost exactly ..
R32.69
Sundew Shan's
Capsicum baccatum A lovely PEPPADEW™ Piquantè Pepper type pepper. Produces abundantly an..
R32.69
Tatashe
Capsicum annuum Tatashe is another chilli from the Kano region in Nigeria. A decently flavoured h..
R32.69
Tsenza
Plectranthus esculentus Tsenza is a true African Heirloom and is considered one of the lost African ..
R38.64
West Park Chilli
Capsicum frutescens A very special South African open-pollinated variety. One of the faster-ripen..
R32.69
Witsa Beans
Phaseolus vulgaris Released in 1964. Witsa bean is a South African variety developed by the Horticul..
R33.90
Specials
Batavian Full Heart Endive
Cichorium endivaBatavian Full Heart was crowned the All American Selection crop back in 1934 and ha..
R26.75 R31.48
Biogrow Radavit
Radavit is an organic composting agent that contains compost bacteria together with enzymes and fung..
R122.54 R136.16
Biogrow Vegol
A superb, organic contact insecticide that works by coating the pores of insects. It also has a grea..
R104.27 R115.85
Chantenay Red Cored
Daucus carotaA popular variety that was introduced in 1929 by C.C. Morse & Company.These th..
R30.87 R36.32
Crosby Egyptian Beetroot
Beta vulgarisA celebrated heirloom variety first introduced in Boston, USA, by farmer Josiah Crosby...
R25.73 R30.27
Cylindra Beetroot
Beta vulgarisAs the name suggests, this variety produces a long, slim, cylindrical-shaped beetroot, ..
R25.73 R30.27
Flamingo Pink Swiss Chard
Beta vulgaris var cicla A beautiful Swiss Chard with light pink stems, it makes a lovely addition..
R29.84 R35.11
Giant Minowase (Pickling Radish)
Raphanus sativusA Japanese Heirloom. This radish variety is crisp with a sweet,mild flavour. A great..
R22.85 R26.88
Golden Helios Radish
Raphanus sativus Stunning polish heirloom variety. Golden yellow skin with a crisp firm white fl..
R26.75 R31.48
Green Curled Ruffec
Cichorium endiva A.k.a. frisée, this French heirloom endive boasts deeply cut, dark green leaves...
R26.76 R31.48
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Green Igloo
Brassica oleraceaA great choice for a smaller sized garden or for container gardening. This is a d..
R28.82 R33.90
Hailstone Radish
Rephanus sativusAn heirloom variety originally released in 1908, one of the easiest and fastes..
R26.75 R31.48
Hong Vit
Raphanus sativusBeautiful long white radishes with delightful pink-purple shoulders. Delicious raw a..
R26.75 R31.48
Jiffy-7C® Plugs 30mm
The Jiffy-7C® is a 100% buffered coir planting plug. Perfect for use in hydroponics/aquaponics.The J..
R13.80 R14.28
Jiffy-7C® Plugs 40mm
The Jiffy-7C® is a 100% buffered coir planting plug. Perfect for use in hydroponics/aquaponics.The J..
R20.70 R21.82
Jiffy-7C® Plugs 60mm
The Jiffy-7C® is a 100% buffered coir planting plug. Perfect for use in hydroponics/aquaponics.The J..
R32.20 R32.43
Lime Streaks Mizuna
Brassica juncea A wonderful Asian green that can be harvested from day 25 at baby-leaf stage, and..
R28.82 R33.89
Pink Beauty Radish
Raphanus sativus This radish is a real stunner with its beautiful soft pink skin and crisp, mild ..
R26.75 R31.48
Purple Plum Radish
Raphanus sativus Deep purple, these radishes add a stunning flavour and colour contrast to any gr..
R26.75 R31.48
Purple Vienna Kohlrabi
Brassica oleracea gongylodesThese are just sublime! Beautiful, deep purple, and very eye-catching, w..
R28.94 R34.05