The Challenge

Lebanon faces a critical loss of native heirloom seeds, with over 90% of its seeds now imported, threatening food security, farmer independence, and agricultural biodiversity. These imported seeds are often expensive, untested locally, and reduce crop variety and resilience. There’s also no national seed bank to protect, test, and multiply local varieties. At the household level, families struggle with food self-sufficiency. Farmers face rising production costs and limited access to sustainable, competitive alternatives. Without intervention, traditional seed knowledge and local crops risk disappearing completely.

Our Solution

Gharset Kheir provides 100% Lebanese heirloom seeds—tested, organic, and climate-resilient—as a sustainable alternative to imported hybrids. We currently offer 45+ vegetable varieties, native herbs, and trees. Our agricultural baskets are designed to support household food self-sufficiency across three seasons. We also run seed-saving programs and workshops to teach communities and students how to grow, harvest, and preserve seeds. By increasing seed availability, offering education, and empowering small farmers, we are rebuilding local food systems and working toward national seed security.

Our Vision

To make Lebanese heirloom seeds accessible locally and globally, ensuring seed sovereignty, food security, and environmental sustainability. We aim to build a national seed bank, empower farmers and households, and position Lebanon as a global hub for native, organic seed varieties.

Our Products and Services

Gharset Kheir offers two main product lines:

100% Lebanese Heirloom Seeds: Over 45 varieties of vegetables, all non-GMO, organic, and climate-resilient.	Integrated Agricultural Baskets: Ready-to-use seasonal planting kits that help families grow their own food.

Our Impact

Since 2021, Gharset Kheir has supported over 30,000 households in starting home-based food production using heirloom seeds and over 2,000 farmers in reducing costs and enhancing crop diversity. We’ve preserved more than 45 varieties of Lebanese heirloom seeds, shifted toward 100% sustainable operations, and built a growing community of volunteers and advocates for food security and biodiversity.

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