02/10/2026
Did you know that today, February 10th, is World Pulses Day? No, not the pulse that you feel in your neck, we mean pulses; the edible seeds of plants in the legume family! Pulse seeds grow in pods and include things like faba beans, chickpeas, and lentils. Not only are pulses good for us, being high in protein and fibre, but they are also some of the most sustainable crops in the world! Since pulses are a nitrogen-fixing crop, they require little to no fertilizer to grow, and can help reduce the need for fertilizer in future crops when included in crop rotations. Pulses also have a very low water footprint and extract water from a shallow depth in the soil, which can be beneficial in rotations by leaving the deeper water for future crops. Many of the pulses that we grow here, like peas, lentils, and chickpeas, are also tolerant of drought stress, making them a resilient crop to the unpredictable Alberta climate.
We encourage you to spend some time researching pulses, and maybe how you can incorporate them into your life - whether that's incorporating more pulses into your diet, or adding some pulses into your crop rotations! Happy World Pulses Day!
