Native to Europe, Bloomsdale spinach is an old variety renowned for its hardiness in the garden and its delicate flavor. Prized for decades, it graces vegetable gardens throughout spring and autumn with its beautiful, large, curly leaves.

In the garden, Bloomsdale proves to be generous and hardy, able to withstand cooler temperatures while offering tender leaves with a slightly sweet flavor. It plays an essential role in crop rotation and vegetable diversity, enriching salads and cooked dishes with deliciousness.

Originating from the temperate regions of Eurasia , Verdil spinach has become a staple in vegetable gardens , for both amateur and professional gardeners. It is prized for its supple, deep green leaves , its mild and delicate flavor , and its natural resistance to cold , making it a choice leafy vegetable as soon as the first frosts arrive .

In the garden, Verdil is a generous and fast-growing plant , perfectly suited to cool climates like that of Quebec . Its low, dense growth habit effectively covers the ground, limiting weeds while promoting biodiversity . Its easy cultivation, requiring no special care, makes it a reliable ally for gardeners seeking simplicity and productivity .

Strawberry spinach is a cool-climate annual that thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil . It can be sown directly in May or August , and the leaf harvest begins about two months later , continuing throughout the season.

From late spring onwards, thin stems that can reach 1 meter bear discreet green flowers , which then transform into edible, decorative and slightly juicy red pseudo-fruits from July to October .

It grows best in full sun , but in warmer climates, partial shade and a good layer of mulch are recommended to prevent water stress. It's ideal for filling gaps in the garden with an edible and unique touch.

Native to the tropical regions of South Asia and India , Malabar spinach , also known as purple basella , is a perennial climbing plant cultivated as an annual in our latitudes. Once a staple in tropical vegetable gardens, it has now become a popular choice for kitchen gardens worldwide thanks to its elegant shape , vigorous growth , and glossy, purple-tinged leaves .

In the garden, it grows quickly and climbs enthusiastically on trellises, fences, or vertical supports , forming truly productive vines . It tolerates summer heat admirably and provides a continuous harvest of fleshy, slightly mucilaginous leaves , perfect raw in salads or cooked like spinach . In hot, humid climates, it is a valuable plant for summer crops , where regular spinach struggles to grow.

L’épinard Giant Winter est une variété rustique reconnue pour sa grande tolérance au froid et sa capacité à produire tôt au printemps. Il forme de larges feuilles épaisses, vert foncé, à la texture charnue et au goût doux, particulièrement appréciées après les périodes fraîches.

Conçu pour les cultures de fin de saison, cet épinard développe lentement sa rosette avant l’hiver, puis reprend vigoureusement sa croissance dès que les conditions s’adoucissent. Cette stratégie lui permet d’offrir des récoltes précoces, à un moment où peu d’autres légumes-feuilles sont disponibles.

Au jardin, Giant Winter apprécie les sols riches, bien drainés et maintenus frais. Il s’adapte très bien aux semis de fin d’été ou de début d’automne, ainsi qu’aux cultures protégées. Sa croissance lente mais régulière favorise des feuilles épaisses et bien structurées, moins sensibles à la montée en graines que les variétés estivales.

Caucasian climbing spinach, Hablitzia tamnoides , is a perennial native to the cool, rocky undergrowth of the Caucasus. Long cultivated as a hardy leafy vegetable in mountain gardens, it naturally finds its place in ecological gardens where the aim is to combine edible abundance with sustainable ground cover.

In the garden, this plant forms a perennial clump from which, in spring, long climbing stems emerge, clinging to a trellis or spreading over a support. Its tender green, elongated heart-shaped leaves offer edible young shoots reminiscent of spinach. In a partially shaded corner, at the foot of a fence or shrub, it creates a discreet yet faithful presence, participating in the garden's cycle by returning each year from its well-established root system.

Thanks to its ability to vertically occupy space in cooler areas, it contributes to a harmonious garden where plant layers complement each other. It's a reliable plant for anyone wishing to create a vibrant and diverse garden, requiring careful cultivation and offering excellent consistency throughout the seasons.

Originating from Japanese selections, Akarenso spinach is distinguished by its dark green leaves borne on bright red petioles, creating an elegant contrast in the vegetable garden. Perfectly suited to cooler seasons, it embodies the remarkable consistency of a reliable plant, a companion to the first days of spring and the gentle warmth of autumn. In a well-balanced garden, it establishes itself easily, appreciating well-drained soil, regular watering, and soft light.

This cultivar is also remarkably well-suited to cultivation in flexible containers, particularly geotextile fabric, where its compact habit and rapid growth allow for abundant harvests even in limited spaces. It is also well-suited to indoor cultivation, on balconies or sunny windowsills, thus extending the season of fresh leaves into the colder months.