Serving Home Gardeners and Small Farmers Since 2013
Seeds from Turkey
Browse and shop for more than 115 vegetable and herb seeds which originated in Turkey. While some of these seeds have been stewarded by small communities in specific regions in Turkey, others have been grown in home gardens and homesteads widely across the country for generations. These culturally significant seeds reflect the significance of seed stewardship. They also manifest the incredible diversity and richness of kitchen traditions, flavors, texture, and colors of food crops, among other traits, in the country.
Please note that some of the heirloom seeds in our catalog belong to food crops, such as wheat and melon, that have been stewarded in Turkey for thousands of years and that are native to the region. Other seeds such as peppers and beans are newer to the communities. These seeds have been stewarded by communities of color in and native to the Western Hemisphere, and across the globe since time immemorial.
Staple acur variety in Antep, Urfa and Mardin of Türkiye. Typically grown for fresh eating and to carve to dry for winter stuffing recipes. Flavorful fruits are also great for pickling purposes.
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Traditional acur melon in Western Turkey. Typically harvested when a few inch long. Excellent, burpless flavor. Common acur variety to be found at farmers’ markets in the region.
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Turkey’s magnificent purple bulb onion with a sweet crunch and tear-drop bulbs. Also known as “fish” or lakerda onion, Burgaz Purple is traditionally used to accompany grilled/fried fish.
Amazing Turkish heirloom with large roots. Excellent, sweet flavor with parsley overtones. Cold hardy. A must-grow for heirloom gardeners who are not familiar with this Mediterranean crop!
Turkey’s staple collard variety from the Northern region of the country. Huge leaves, outstanding flavor, great yield. Traditionally used for stuffing and in soups.
