Velvet beans

15+ seeds

Velvet Beans (Mucuna pruriens), also known as Kaunch or Cowhage, are a tropical legume renowned for their medicinal properties, vigorous growth, and soil-enriching abilities. The plant produces long, velvety pods that contain dark, shiny seeds rich in protein and L-DOPA, a naturally occurring precursor to dopamine used in traditional medicine to support neurological health. While the raw beans must be processed or cooked thoroughly to remove toxins, they are valued for their adaptogenic and therapeutic benefits. Velvet Beans also serve as a natural green manure crop, improving soil fertility through nitrogen fixation and suppressing weeds with their dense foliage. This vigorous climber thrives in warm climates and is ideal for regenerative farming systems.