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The “Mémé de Beauce” tomato has a story as mysterious as it is touching. In 1995, nearly 300 unidentified tomato seeds were discovered in a house that had been abandoned for several years in Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce . Neighbors confirmed that no vegetable garden had been cultivated at that address for over 60 years . These dormant seeds thus survived the years, untouched, in the shadows.

The seeds were entrusted to Mr. Gérard Parent , who germinated three of them. Despite the intervention of specialist Antoine D'Avignon , the variety could not be identified. It was thus named “Mémé de Beauce,” an implicit homage to the gardeners of yesteryear, silent guardians of seeds and knowledge.

In the garden, this tomato stands out for its impressive production of giant fruits , frequently reaching nearly 1 kg , sometimes even more. The fruits are fleshy, multi-locular , and covered with a thin pink to red skin . At full maturity, their flesh becomes very tender, almost melting, making it a remarkable tomato for juices and sauces.

The plant, with indeterminate growth , can reach 1.4 to 2 meters in height . Its vigor and the exceptional weight of its fruit require sturdy support , otherwise the stems may break. It exhibits good resistance to powdery mildew, which contributes to its consistent performance in cultivation despite its unusual characteristics.

In the ecumene, “Mémé de Beauce” is perceived as a tomato of resilience and transmission . It embodies the ability of seeds to cross decades and reappear when someone takes the time to observe, sow and accompany life.

Cette variété très productive du groupe Porcelaine est réputée pour la durée de conservation exceptionnelle de son bulbe qui peut atteindre 1 an. Chaque bulbe se compose de 4 à 7 caïeux.

Ces gros caïeux juteux recouverts d’une tunique blanc rosé sont faciles à peler et possèdent une texture fine, presque crémeuse. Leur véritable goût d’ail prononcé et piquant reste longtemps en bouche.

Originaire d’Italie, on doit sa présence au Canada à un dénommé Al Music qui l’a rapporté dans ses bagages dans les années 1980 et lui a donné son nom.

Les Jardins de l’écoumène vendent seulement de l’ail certifié biologique.

• Grade 1 : Bien ferme et recouvert de tuniques sèches, il ne présente aucun signe apparent de maladie. Analyse de laboratoire exempte de nématodes.
• Calibre : Diamètre de 5 cm et plus

Plantation à partir du 15 octobre.

• Expédition à partir du mois de septembre, selon les conditions météorologiques.

De retour en 2027.

Originating in Russia, Orange Hat is a dwarf cherry tomato variety that has been specially selected for balconies, planters, windowsills and small sunny spaces .
Its extremely compact form (20 to 30 cm) makes it an ideal companion for growing in pots, even indoors, where light penetrates gently.
The dense, regular foliage forms a cushion which quickly becomes covered with yellow flowers, followed by abundant fruiting of small, bright orange tomatoes, slightly flattened on top.
Easy, generous and self-sufficient in determined form , it transforms a simple container into a veritable miniature food garden , faithful throughout the summer.

The Pink Bumble Bee cocktail tomato is a variety that first catches the eye, then wins you over with its bounty. Its round fruits, delicately striped with pink, red, and sometimes gold, look hand-painted.

In the garden, it exudes a joyful vitality, as if each cluster held the promise of a bountiful harvest. Born from modern breeding work on patterned tomatoes, Bumble Bee produces sweet, balanced fruit with juicy, firm flesh throughout the season. Its flavor is mild, without excessive acidity, making it as enjoyable to eat fresh from the garden as it is to share around the table.

The plant has a vigorous growth habit, with sustained growth and regular production until the first frosts. In the local area, it is valued for its rare ability to combine aesthetics and utility without compromise.

Originating from the Mediterranean region, Fino fennel is a refined variety, renowned for its delicate, aniseed aroma. It is distinguished by its flattened white bulbs and slender silhouette, which adds lightness and elegance to the garden.

Easy to grow in our latitudes, this fennel exhibits good resistance to bolting, making it a reliable choice for climates like Quebec's. Its airy flowers attract numerous pollinating insects, and its fragrant foliage acts as a natural repellent for certain pests, making it a beneficial companion plant. Robust yet graceful, it integrates perfectly into a productive and biodiverse garden, in full sun and loose soil.

Native to India, Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, is a herb revered for its spiritual and medicinal properties. Used for millennia in Hindu rituals, it is both a symbol of protection and a medicinal plant.

In the garden, it proves robust and fragrant, with irresistible foliage that fills the air with powerful and complex aromas. Its compact habit makes it an ideal companion plant, encouraging biodiversity by attracting numerous beneficial insects.

Bearing a rich history and nourishing both body and mind, the Holy Basil fits perfectly into a nourishing garden where it invites observation and respect for natural cycles.

The Doe Hill pepper is an old North American variety originating from the Doe Hill region of Virginia. Selected for its hardiness and ability to ripen even in climates with short summers, it has become the ideal pepper for beginner gardeners . Unlike many other varieties, it requires no pruning, making it a reassuring and easy-to-grow companion.

In the garden, its compact plants (approximately 50 cm tall) quickly become covered in small, round, lobed fruits that ripen from tender green to a bright golden yellow. Productive, reliable, and undemanding, Doe Hill integrates easily into a vegetable garden or container garden. With its easy-to-rooted and simple growth habit, it follows the garden's rhythm smoothly, offering generous harvests throughout the growing season.

Originating in Mexico, the Jalapeño Tam is a selection of jalapeño known for its distinctive flavor, but with significantly reduced heat. In a well-balanced garden, it thrives as a reliable chili pepper, producing fleshy, aromatic fruits that ripen from green to red, making it ideal for everyday cooking that caters to individual tastes.

In the garden, it's a compact, upright plant that integrates easily into a diverse, nutrient-rich space. Its discreet white flowers give way to regular fruiting that accompanies the seasons until the first frosts. It thrives in warmth and fertile soil, and responds well to gentle, moderate cultivation alongside other solanaceous plants and herbs. In a quiet corner of the vegetable garden, it becomes a welcome presence, offering a bountiful harvest to those who take the time to observe and nurture its growth.

The Prague Giant celeriac is an heirloom variety renowned for its impressively large root and high-quality flesh. It forms a large, uniform, and dense bulb with a fine texture and fragrant flavor, becoming less fibrous when its growth is properly controlled. Its flavor, both mild and pronounced, makes it a benchmark for celeriac enthusiasts.

Originating in Central Europe, this variety was selected for its hardiness and ability to produce large roots without compromising flavor. Its abundant and vigorous foliage complements the slow but steady development of the root, the true heart of the plant.

In the garden, the Giant Prague celeriac requires attention and consistency. It thrives in deep, rich, and consistently moist soil, as well as with steady growth. Any variation in water or nutrients directly affects the texture of the root. When properly cultivated, it yields abundant and uniform harvests, ideal for preserving.

Originally from the Americas but deeply rooted in Central European cuisine, the Hungarian paprika (a variety of Capsicum annuum ) immediately evokes images of slow-cooked dishes, colorful stews, and the age-old practice of hanging the fruits to dry. Its red fruits, rich in pigments, are perfectly suited to the production of paprika powder, which has made Hungarian cuisine famous.

In the garden, this sweet or moderately hot pepper thrives in warm, well-drained soil. In a supportive vegetable patch, it follows the cycle of the seasons: sown early indoors and transplanted into welcoming soil once the nights have warmed up, it offers a generous harvest of colorful fruits in summer and early autumn. Well integrated into a vibrant and diverse garden, it helps transform the vegetable patch into a truly nourishing space, where both flavor and a connection to nature are cultivated.

Native to North America, the Black Valentine dwarf bean is a heritage variety that combines refinement and efficiency in the garden. Prized for its glossy black beans, resembling small ebony pearls, it evokes both the aesthetic simplicity and the bounty of traditional vegetable gardens.

Its bushy, compact, and elegant habit makes it a wise choice for small spaces, containers, or mixed planting borders. It offers discreet flowering followed by short, light green pods containing shiny seeds when ripe. Early-maturing and robust, it tolerates varying conditions well and is easy for gardeners to grow without staking. Its ability to fix nitrogen also makes it a valuable ally for naturally enriching the soil.

Developed through selective breeding for cooler climates, the Siletz tomato belongs to those standard varieties that easily find their place in a productive garden. Like all tomatoes, it descends from Solanum lycopersicum , native to the Andes and Mexico, and thus carries the legacy of a long association with gardeners.

In the vegetable garden, a standard tomato typically forms a compact, determinate plant, covered in medium-sized, round fruit. In a harmonious garden, it thrives in warm, fertile soil and responds remarkably well to consistent growth when provided with warmth, light, and regular watering. Its presence supports a vibrant and diverse growing environment, where the cycle of the seasons is followed from sowing to the first sun-warmed slices of tomato.

Native to the Mediterranean basin, the common pot marigold ( Calendula officinalis ) has long been a staple of traditional vegetable and medicinal garden practices. Its single or semi-double flowers, ranging from yellow to bright orange, dot the welcoming soil with small touches of sunshine that follow the cycle of the seasons, from late spring until the first frosts.

In a harmonious garden, it gently self-seeds where the soil suits it, forming bushy clumps with tender green foliage that is slightly sticky to the touch. A benevolent presence, it attracts a host of pollinators and beneficial insects, offering nectar, shelter, and resources for the small fauna of the thriving garden.

A reliable and easy-to-grow plant, the pot marigold naturally finds its place in vegetable garden borders, edible flower beds, or the quiet corner of a herb garden. Ornamental, edible, and medicinal, this generous companion connects the gardener to a long tradition of respectful cultivation and a relationship with living things.

The giant Mammoth sunflower , Helianthus annuus, is one of those companions that transforms the vegetable garden into a true landscape. With its imposing stature and large golden inflorescences, it creates a vertical landmark in the living garden, visible from afar and appreciated by both humans and small wildlife.

Throughout the changing seasons, this sunflower silently follows the light, first offering broad, inviting foliage, then large flower heads adorned with thousands of blossoms that attract pollinators. In late summer, the seed-laden heads become a sought-after food source for birds, extending its beneficial presence in the garden's ecosystem.

The Ring of Fire pepper is a Cayenne-type variety known for its intense heat and high reliability in northern climates. It produces glossy, red, relatively short fruits, measuring about 10 cm in length, with thin, very hot flesh.

Selected for its earliness, this cultivar is distinguished by its ability to reach maturity quickly. Even in cool, wet summers, the fruits ripen in about 60 days, making it a reliable choice for gardeners in regions with shorter growing seasons.

The plants are vigorous, well-branched and productive, offering a regular harvest throughout the season. The fruits are harvested green or red depending on the use, but they express their full intensity when fully ripe.

In the ecumene, Ring of Fire is perceived as a variety resulting from human selection work, rooted in the vast genetic heritage of Mesoamerican peppers, but shaped to meet the constraints and needs of contemporary vegetable gardens.

Originating in Central Europe , the Red Kalibos red cabbage is distinguished by its elegant conical shape , its intense purplish-red color , and its natural hardiness . Its compact head with thick, finely veined leaves evokes a true garden jewel , bringing structure and brilliance to the heart of autumn crops.

In the garden, Red Kalibos stands out for its upright habit , vigor , and good cold tolerance, making it a reliable ally in cooler climates . It integrates easily into crop rotations and pairs well with other autumn-flowering brassicas.

Originally from the Americas, the pattypan squash has become a cheerful and generous companion in our vegetable gardens. Its saucer-shaped fruits, often yellow or green, herald summer and its delicious bounty. The pattypan squash, also called "pattypan squash zucchini," is prized for its tender, slightly sweet flesh, which reveals its full finesse in cooking.

In the garden, this variety displays a compact and vigorous habit, thriving in generous sunshine with leaves that are sometimes finely cut. A robust plant, it offers a regular harvest that delights gardeners with its ease of cultivation and abundance.

An ideal companion for organic vegetable gardens, it supports biodiversity by attracting pollinators and beneficial insects, while blending harmoniously with other crops thanks to its protective foliage.

Native to the Americas, the Delicata squash is as charming for its elegant appearance as for its sweet and comforting flavor . Its thin skin, striped with cream and olive green , reveals a golden-yellow flesh with a subtle nutty taste . Prized in traditional vegetable gardens for its earliness and unique aromatic profile , it is now making a strong comeback in kitchen gardens seeking hardy and compact varieties.

In the garden, Delicata has a compact, creeping habit , perfect for ground cover or as part of a companion planting scheme. Its rapid growth and short growing cycle allow for harvests from late summer until the first frosts. It adapts well to temperate climates and is easy to grow even in small spaces. Its dense foliage suppresses weeds, and its abundant flowering attracts bees and other pollinators.

The 'Carmen' marigold belongs to those varieties of Tagetes that naturally find their place in a vibrant garden. Its luminous flowers and compact habit make it a discreet but constant presence throughout the summer, equally at home in the vegetable garden or among flowers.

Easy to sow, it guides the gardener in a respectful approach to cultivation, where each plant contributes to the balance of the space. Whether planted in borders, pots, or flowerbeds, 'Carmen' punctuates the cycle of seasons with its generous and regular blooms, offering a colorful focal point in the heart of the garden.

The Early Cherry tomato, a determinate cherry variety, has been selected to thrive even in cool and unpredictable climatic conditions . It naturally finds its place in a vibrant garden or a sheltered spot , where warmth is limited and the seasons are short.

Its small, round or slightly oval red fruits ripen very early— as soon as 60 days after sowing —forming an abundant cluster of sweetness . Its slightly lobed foliage, reminiscent of potato leaves, testifies to its hardiness. It grows easily and consistently , whether in the ground or in containers, and is suitable for both novice gardeners and enthusiasts eager to experience the pleasures of vegetable gardening.