The King and Queen Winter watermelon is an old, heirloom variety selected for its ability to keep for a long time after harvesting. Unlike classic watermelons that are enjoyed in the heart of summer, this one was developed to extend the pleasure into the cooler months, fitting naturally into the garden's nourishing cycle.

Its round to slightly elongated fruits have a marbled green and yellow rind reminiscent of the changing hues of late summer. The deep orange flesh adds a warm touch to the table when the garden slows down. In a harmonious vegetable garden, it becomes a precious presence, transforming a sunny corner into a vibrant and colorful haven.

When cultivated with care, this melon thrives in warm, fertile soil. It flourishes in a living garden where plants are observed and nurtured throughout the seasons. Its excellent storage qualities make it a valuable ally for gardeners seeking to extend harvests and cultivate a lasting relationship with their growing environment.

The Superprécoce du Roc melon is an old variety of the "rock melon" type, selected to produce flavorful fruit in regions with shorter summers. Modest in size, with well-defined segments and the reticulated rind typical of cantaloupe melons, it naturally finds its place in a productive vegetable garden that prioritizes early harvests.

In the garden, this variety forms a creeping plant that spreads close to the ground, seeking out warm, welcoming soil. Its round to slightly oval fruits ripen faster than those of many other melons, making it a valuable ally in a gardening approach that respects the natural cycles of the climate. In a harmonious garden, the Superprécoce du Roc pairs well with other cucurbits, contributing to the diversity of the vegetable patch while offering the daily pleasure of fragrant fruit in the heart of summer.

The Blacktail Mountain watermelon, the result of patient selection in a climate of short summers and cool nights, has earned a prime spot in northern vegetable gardens. Bred to ripen where so many other varieties struggle, it offers Quebec gardens a true summer melon, even during cooler seasons.

Its small to medium-sized fruits have a dark green, almost uniform rind that blends into the foliage and protects the flesh from excessive sun. Inside, the red flesh is juicy and sweet. In the garden, it is a creeping plant that spreads close to the ground, creating a carpet of deeply lobed leaves. It consistently accompanies the cycle of the seasons: a discreet presence at first, then a quiet vigor until harvest.

In a well-mulched organic vegetable garden, Blacktail Mountain naturally finds its place as a trusted plant: it covers the ground, shelters small useful fauna and contributes to the nourishing face of the harmonious garden.

Originating from old North American vegetable varieties, the Banana melon is one of those heirloom melons that are slowly regaining their place in modern gardens. Long and slender, its shape evokes a tropical fruit rather than a classic melon, while still offering the sweet aromas and mild flavor of sun-ripened cucurbits.

In a supportive vegetable garden with rich, fertile soil, its long, creeping stems spread steadily, covering the ground with abundant foliage. The fruits gradually develop their characteristic hues as the seasons progress. In an ecological garden, it contributes to a diverse and nourishing ecosystem, where each plant finds its place in a respectful relationship with all living things.

Originating in northern regions, the Sweet Siberian watermelon is one of those heirloom varieties selected for their ability to ripen in relatively short summers. In North America, it made its debut at the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station in 1901. Its medium-sized fruits, with a mottled light green rind, contain sweet, juicy, orange flesh, a surprising characteristic among the typically red watermelons.

In the vegetable garden, this variety of Citrullus lanatus spreads with long, creeping stems, covering the ground with finely cut foliage that protects the bare soil and gently accompanies the cycle of the seasons. In a vibrant, sunny garden with fertile soil, it offers a bountiful summer harvest, in harmony with a respectful and diverse approach to cultivation.

Le melon brodé d’Oka est une variété patrimoniale profondément enracinée dans l’histoire agricole du Québec. En 1893, quatre pères trappistes s’installèrent dans la paroisse d’Oka, où débuta un travail patient de sélection et d’adaptation des cultures au climat local. C’est à partir d’un croisement entre le célèbre melon brodé de Montréal (Cucumis melo « Montréal ») et l’ancien cultivar américain Banana (Cucumis melo « Banana ») que le père trappiste Athanase obtint le melon « Oka ».

De cette rencontre est née une variété hâtive, bien adaptée aux saisons relativement courtes, pouvant être cultivée avec succès dans la majorité des régions du Québec. Les fruits sont reconnaissables à leur peau fortement réticulée, dite brodée, et à leur chair épaisse d’une belle couleur orange. À maturité, le melon dégage un parfum sucré caractéristique et offre une saveur riche et équilibrée, très appréciée en consommation fraîche.

Au jardin, le melon brodé d’Oka demande chaleur, soleil et un sol riche, bien drainé. Les plants sont vigoureux et coureurs, nécessitant de l’espace pour s’exprimer pleinement. Sa précocité constitue un avantage important en climat nordique, permettant une récolte satisfaisante même lorsque l’été est plus court ou capricieux.

À l’écoumène, ce melon est perçu comme une plante de transmission et de patience. Il incarne l’ingéniosité des jardiniers et semenciers qui ont su croiser, observer et sélectionner pour créer des variétés capables de nourrir durablement les communautés locales, tout en offrant une qualité gustative remarquable.

The Noir des Carmes melon is an old French variety that has long been a staple in monastery and parsonage gardens. Its dark green, almost black skin, which cracks and turns slightly yellow when ripe, contrasts with its orange flesh, renowned for its intense aroma. In a thriving garden, it provides a discreet presence at first, then a generous one in the heart of summer, when its round fruits fill the air with their fragrance.

In the garden, this trailing melon weaves its way between the planting beds and covers the ground with dense foliage. It's a variety prized for its earliness , making it a valuable companion in regions with shorter summers. Grown with respect for the soil and the natural cycles of the seasons, it offers delicious harvests while integrating harmoniously into a diverse and harmonious vegetable garden.