Seeds to start indoors

Cultivated primarily for its crisp and juicy stem, Cracoviensis asparagus lettuce is a striking variety originating from Central Europe. Its upright silhouette, supported by a thick, erect stem, evokes both the elegance of asparagus and the freshness of lettuce.

Its sparse foliage, sometimes tinged with purple, adds a graphic touch to the vegetable garden while still allowing light to filter through. Hardy, it adapts well to spring and autumn crops, tolerating temperature fluctuations. Ideal for gardens seeking edible diversity, it offers a unique and productive presence, both decorative and nutritious.

The Very Fine Market Garden Chicory is a variety prized for its fine foliage and delicate texture. Its narrow, elongated, and finely divided leaves form a supple and light rosette, ideal for regular harvests. It is distinguished by a moderate bitterness, milder than that of wild chicories, making it very versatile in cooking.

In the garden, this chicory is prized for its consistent growth and adaptability to traditional vegetable cultivation. It grows quickly in cool, well-worked soil, producing tender leaves when harvested young. Its continuous growth allows for successive harvests, extending the growing season.

The Très Fine Maraîchère variety particularly appreciates cool to temperate seasonal conditions. It tolerates lower temperatures well and maintains good foliage quality when soil moisture is kept consistent. During periods of intense heat, it may develop a more pronounced bitterness, indicating that it's time to adjust watering or prioritize early harvesting.

Achillea 'Noblessa' is distinguished by its dense, luminous white blooms borne on straight, well-structured stems. Its finely overlapping double flowers form elegant umbels that evoke a refined and contemporary version of traditional yarrow.

In the garden, Noblessa develops a vigorous and balanced habit, supported by finely cut, greyish-green foliage, characteristic of the Achillea genus. It integrates equally well into perennial borders, naturalistic gardens, and cut gardens, where its abundant and regular flowering is particularly sought after.

Resilient and undemanding, this yarrow tolerates heat, poor soils and drier periods well once established.

In the ecumene, Noblessa is perceived as a plant of stability and constancy, offering reliable flowering that structures the garden as much as it nourishes floral arrangements.

Developed through selective breeding by Wild Boar Farm in California, Black and Brown Boar embodies a modern and distinctive lineage, with fruit striped in deep brown, mahogany red, and bronze green. This indeterminate variety produces vigorous plants that grow gracefully and benefit from good staking to support their generous yield.

In a harmonious garden, it blends naturally alongside other colorful varieties, creating a vibrant and edible tableau. Its hardiness and stable growth habit make it a reliable companion for those wishing to explore the visual and gustatory diversity of the tomato world.

The Toraji Bellflower ( Platycodon grandiflorus ), also known as the "balloon flower," is a delicate and striking companion for quiet corners of the garden. Native to the cool grasslands and forests of East Asia, it is distinguished by its upright stems, dark green oval leaves, and especially its large, star-shaped, violet-blue flowers, which open from round, swollen buds—like bubbles ready to burst.

Remarkably hardy, it offers a delicate and refined bloom each summer, attracting butterflies, bees, and curious onlookers. A reliable perennial, faithful year after year, it thrives in partial shade or the sunny edges of a well-drained border. Compact and unobtrusive, it integrates beautifully into a vibrant garden where beauty blends with the wisdom of the natural cycle.

In many Indigenous traditions of the Americas, sacred tobacco—often called Nicotiengà —is not just another plant: it is a presence, a living link between humans, the land, and the spirits. Native to the Americas, rustic tobacco ( Nicotiana rustica ) is an ancient variety with a high nicotine content, traditionally cultivated with intention and respect.

In the garden, it forms an elegant silhouette , with large oval leaves and discreet yellow flowers. It is often given a quiet corner , away from cultivated crops, in a harmonious space conducive to contemplation and reflection. Its ample form and vigorous growth make it a unique companion plant, grown for what it evokes rather than for what it yields.

Sown in late spring, after the risk of frost has passed, sacred tobacco requires little maintenance , other than well-drained soil, plenty of sunshine, and a clear intention. It fits perfectly into a vegetable garden that respects life and tradition, serving as a poignant reminder of the bonds that unite people with their sacred plants.

Originating from the Hawaiian Islands, the Poamoho Dark Long eggplant captivates with its elongated shape and deep purple, almost black, color. This heirloom variety, often grown in home gardens, is finding its place in today's organic vegetable gardens where it is prized for its mild flavor and dense flesh.

In the garden, it displays quiet vigor, offering fruit that is both visually appealing and delicious. A generous plant, it blends gracefully with companion plants and naturally contributes to a vibrant balance between production and biodiversity. This is an eggplant that knows how to take its time, rewarding the attentive gardener with a flavorful and refined harvest.

The Nice Beefsteak Tomato is an old variety emblematic of the Mediterranean region, selected for its generous fruit and hardy cultivation. In a thriving garden, it grows gracefully on its support, bearing long clusters of pear-shaped fruit with smooth skin and a reddish-orange hue.

This is a vigorous, indeterminate plant that thrives in rich, well-drained soil and full sun to reach its full potential. In a well-balanced vegetable garden , it requires some attention and support, but in return, it offers an abundant harvest of flavorful fruit starting 85 days after planting.

Native to the meadows and roadsides of Europe and Western Asia, ribwort plantain ( Plantago lanceolata ) is one of those plants that have accompanied humans for centuries without ever making a fuss. With its rosette close to the ground, narrow, veined leaves, and slender flower stalks topped by a small brown spike crowned with a collar of cream-colored flowers, its silhouette is familiar to anyone who observes paths, lawns, and mown meadows.

In a harmonious garden, ribwort plantain naturally finds its place in slightly wild areas, unmowed lawns, or grassy borders. It's a reliable plant: it returns year after year, tolerates foot traffic and poor soils, and offers the attentive gardener edible leaves and a traditional medicinal herb. Its discreet flower spikes attract a small array of insects, contributing to the biodiversity of this quiet corner of the garden.

By installing or welcoming ribwort plantain in a food-producing space, we extend an ancestral gesture : that of picking a simple, but precious plant at the doorstep, which connects the garden to the meadow and the surrounding landscape.

Native to South America, Brazilian cress (also called brède mafane, Para cress or Electric Daisy) is a compact herbaceous annual (15 to 30 cm) which astonishes with its curious conical yellow flowers without petals and its dark green oval leaves , with a singular crunch.

Introduced to Quebec as an ornamental flower about ten years ago, this plant is now gaining recognition as a valuable condiment and medicinal herb . It is easy to grow: it thrives in well-drained, warm soil and full sun . It grows readily in pots or directly in the ground , making it ideal for small vegetable gardens.

Its dense foliage brings a beautiful plant texture to the vegetable garden, and its unusual flowers are an invitation to sensory curiosity.

Native to the mountainous regions of South America, the tamarillo ( Solanum betaceum ), also known as the tree tomato, has found a special place in ecological gardens with cooler climates thanks to its dwarf form. The dwarf tamarillo retains all the charm of the species – its fruit-bearing shrub appearance, broad leaves, and colorful fruit – but in a more compact size, suitable for small spaces and container gardening.

In a sheltered spot, against a warm wall or in a greenhouse, it develops a branching habit and tender green foliage that immediately evoke the atmosphere of a small subtropical garden. Its clusters of flowers give way to ovoid fruits, yellow, orange, or red depending on the variety, which ripen when the warm weather lingers. In the spirit of a living garden, the dwarf tamarillo invites us to observe the cycle of seasons in a new way: started in a warm environment and nurtured with patience, it offers in return an unusual harvest and a unique presence in the ecosystem of the edible garden.

Native to the sunny landscapes of the Mediterranean basin, the winged everlasting ( Helichrysum italicum or Ammobium alatum , depending on the cultivated variety) evokes the brilliance of a sun frozen in time . Borne on long, slender stems and adorned with golden spikes with white or silver centers, it stands proudly in the garden, capturing the light and illuminating flowerbeds with its persistent blooms.

A robust, undemanding, and elegant plant, it thrives in dry, sunny locations where it requires minimal maintenance. It attracts both the eye and pollinating insects , while also being quite resistant to heat and wind. It is a faithful companion for flowerbeds, rock gardens, and natural or dryland-inspired gardens .

Native to Europe, wild chicory Palla Rossa is distinguished by its deep red foliage, which intrigues the eye and delights the gardener. Traditionally used for its young leaves in salads or cooked dishes, it embodies the perfect blend of hardiness and delicacy.

In the garden, this robust variety thrives easily in light soil and provides a beautiful, colorful presence in borders or vegetable beds. Its slightly bitter flavor and hardy nature make it a valued companion plant, bringing diversity and vitality to the vegetable garden while attracting beneficial insects.

An old variety originating from the Middle East and widespread in Europe for centuries, curly garden cress is appealing for its very cut, light and bright foliage , and its refreshingly tangy taste .

This is an ultra-fast growing annual , ready to harvest just 3 to 4 weeks after sowing . It prefers moist, well-drained soil and requires regular watering to prevent bolting. It adapts well to container gardening, whether in borders or raised beds , and thrives even in urban environments. Its discreet flowers attract pollinators, and its foliage adds depth and variety to the light planting layers in a garden.

Sunberry nightshade is a unique annual plant, long overlooked, but now appreciated for its abundance and culinary uses. Selected in 1909 by the renowned horticulturist Luther Burbank, it was developed specifically to offer a nightshade with edible fruit , unlike the toxic black nightshade, which it closely resembles.

The plant forms a compact and vigorous bushy habit, growing rapidly to about 50 cm in height. It produces an abundance of small, round, dark bluish-purple fruits with a matte appearance, clustered in bunches. These fruits are only edible when fully ripe , at which stage they develop a sweet and pleasant flavor.

In the garden, Sunberry proves surprisingly adaptable. It grows in most soil types, without any particular requirements, and gets off to a quick start once established. Its production is early and sustained, and the plant can sometimes self-seed when conditions are right.

Originaire des régions méditerranéennes et d’Asie orientale, le chrysanthème comestible (Glebionis coronaria, anciennement Chrysanthemum coronarium) a voyagé des bords de mer aux potagers familiaux. Dans de nombreux pays d’Asie, on le connaît surtout sous le nom de shungiku et il fait partie du quotidien culinaire, cueilli jeune pour ses feuilles tendres et aromatiques.

Dans un jardin vivant, il forme une touffe légère au feuillage très découpé, d’un vert doux, qui dégage un parfum caractéristique lorsqu’on le frôle. Plus tard dans la saison, ses fleurs en forme de petites marguerites jaunes ou jaune et blanc apportent une note lumineuse au potager nourricier. C’est une plante de confiance, qui s’intègre avec naturel dans une démarche de culture respectueuse et diversifiée, offrant à la fois récolte comestible et présence florale pour les pollinisateurs.

Developed through careful selection for its robustness, this head lettuce is distinguished by its compact, uniform head and crisp, bright green leaves. Pablo is a reliable variety that naturally finds its place in gardens committed to sustainable practices, offering easy cultivation.

In the garden, it proves generous and consistent. Resistant to bolting and unpredictable weather, it flexibly supports successive sowings throughout the growing season. Its dense, slightly open habit promotes healthy, airy growth. A valuable ally for self-sufficient, edible gardens.

Originating from Thai culinary tradition, the Prik Chi Faa chili pepper is one of those elongated chilies that flavor dishes more than they set them on fire. In a kitchen garden, it offers a beautiful exotic touch without disrupting the harmony of the vegetable patch: its bright green foliage, its discreet flowering of small white blossoms, and its slender fruits that turn red when ripe create a light yet assertive presence.

In the vegetable garden, this chili pepper produces medium-sized, well-branched plants, suitable for both flowerbeds and large containers in a sunny spot. The staggered harvest follows the summer cycle until the first frosts, allowing you to pick green and then red fruits as needed. It's a variety well-suited to gardens in cool summer climates, as long as there is sufficient warmth and light, and it fits naturally into a respectful and diversified gardening approach.

In the privacy of the garden, the 'Siberian Blues' carnation brings its fresh and light notes. A relative of the Dianthus genus, this small ornamental carnation has a long history in cottage gardens and perennial borders. Its flowers, in a range of pastel shades tending towards mauve and purplish-blue, breathe a breath of fresh air into sunny flowerbeds.

In an ecological garden, it naturally finds its place in a diverse, nourishing space : it complements hardy perennials, borders paths and rockeries, and offers its nectar to passing pollinators. Its delicate flowering blends gently into the cycle of the seasons , providing a discreet yet constant presence that supports the garden's biodiversity without ever overwhelming it.

Dyer's woad , or Isatis tinctoria , has been used for centuries in the age-old art of plant dyeing. Long before the arrival of tropical indigo in Europe, its leaves provided the deep blue hue for fabrics, particularly in temperate regions. In a thriving garden, it first appears as a rosette of bluish-green leaves close to the ground, then, in its second year, it grows into a tall, branching stem adorned with small yellow flowers.

Planted in suitable soil, it forms a robust yet discreet presence. Its delicate flowering blends seamlessly into a kitchen garden or a quiet corner reserved for useful plants. Its cyclical nature perfectly illustrates the gardener's rooted approach: observing its rosette in the first year, nurturing its flowering in the second, and allowing a few seeds to ripen, thus continuing the connection with nature throughout the seasons.