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.

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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

Muntings Purple Runner

Phaseolus coccineusThis is a true runner bean that will come back year after year as long as the roo..

R29.12

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

Wit Boer Pumpkin

Cucurbit maxima South Africa's own Wit Boer Pampoen. Steeped in tradition. This is the real ‘Boer..

R35.11

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