Heirloom Seeds
Seeds per packet: 25
King Tut Purple Pea
Latin Name:
Pisum sativumThe seeds are said to have come out of the tomb of King Tut. This pea variety features striking fuschia purple flowers and produces plump purple pods, ideal for making a hearty soup or enjoying as a fresh snow pea. Rich in plant-based proteins, this rare garden pea not only adds a touch of historical intrigue but also nutritional value to any garden.
The Tutankhamun pea, often dubbed King Tut's pea, has an enchanting and mythical history, claimed to originate from the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. Though some argue it might stem from early 20th-century English gardens, legend suggests that these peas were once planted for King Tut's afterlife, and remained sealed in his tomb until its discovery in 1922 by Howard Carter.
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