The Genbänkle aims to list, network, and visualise initiatives and organisations working on old and rare vegetable varieties in Baden-Württemberg. In the beginning we established a list of relevant contacts in Baden-Württemberg. This forms the basis of a database and an online map service. These resources provide interested people with easier access to regional and true-breeding seeds of old and rare vegetable varieties.
Global Bean projects we are involved in:
Publications
EventsNetwork of seed savers, exchange about the search for regional heirloom varieties, experience from the successful story of a regional lentil variety (Alblinse), raising awareness for the topic in our talks, newsletter, seed markets and courses.
Exchange/best practice examples for the reintroduction of more regional legume varieties for human consumption (e.g. Phaseolus coccineus, mixed cropping of maize and beans).
July 2022
Multiplication of Legume Seeds
"For small quantities, shelling can be done by hand. For larger quantities, you can beat the pods with a stick. You can also walk on them." Learn how to properly multiply your bean, faba bean and pea seeds!
Exploring Bean Diversity
Beans (phaseolus) are the most important legumes of the world - and probably the most diverse and beautiful pulses. At the occasion of World Pulses Day 2022, Patrick Kaiser from Genbänkle, Germany, leads us through the history and diversity of beans.
