Washington Grown Living Legacy - Pulses

Pulses, including lentils, peas, and chickpeas, have played a vital role in Washington agriculture for more than a century. First planted in the Palouse in 1916 by farmer J.J. Wagner, lentils quickly became a cornerstone crop, helping the region earn a reputation as the lentil capital of the world. Today, Washington remains one of the nation’s top producers, with pulse crops valued for their nutrition, export demand, and ability to improve soil health through natural nitrogen fixation.