Seeds to start indoors

Native to the Mediterranean basin, Italian parsley with its large, flat leaves has become a staple in kitchen gardens. Its deep green, finely cut clumps provide a discreet yet constant presence in the vegetable patch, always ready to offer a handful of fresh greens for everyday cooking.

In the garden, this so-called "Italian" variety is distinguished by its particularly fragrant foliage, highly prized in cooking. It thrives along the edge of flowerbeds, in a quiet corner of the vegetable garden, or mixed with other aromatic plants to create a vibrant, nourishing space. Its consistent yield throughout the season makes it a reliable plant for ecological gardening, where harvesting is done as needed while respecting the natural cycle of the seasons.

Elne celery is a hardy and productive variety, deeply rooted in its native terroir. Originating in the south of France, in the Pyrénées-Orientales, it takes its name from the town of Elne, located in the heart of the Roussillon plain. This southern origin gives it a distinctive character and an excellent capacity for adaptation when grown in good conditions.

The plant develops long, fleshy stalks that are perfectly smooth and round, distinguished by their firmness and visual appeal. Their texture is firm yet tender, and their flavor is particularly rich, marked by unique aromatic notes that have made this variety famous. Harvested at maturity, Elne celery offers a remarkable taste experience, both bold and balanced.

In the garden, this variety thrives in deep, rich, and consistently moist soils. Its relative hardiness and productivity make it a reliable celery choice, provided it receives regular growth and protection from water stress. When properly managed, it produces vigorous, uniform plants whose quality rivals the best traditional selections.

In the local area, Elne celery is seen as a plant of terroir and precision. It reminds us that certain varieties carry within them a strong local history, and that fidelity to growing conditions allows their full aromatic finesse and generosity to be revealed.

The red alpine strawberry is a perennial variety prized for its delicate fruit and intense aroma. Unlike large-fruited strawberry varieties, it produces small, conical, bright red strawberries with a highly fragrant taste reminiscent of wild strawberries. Their flavor is concentrated, sweet, and slightly tart.

The plant forms compact clumps of bright green, toothed leaves that spread gently over the seasons. With little or no vining habit depending on the variety, it devotes its energy to flowering and fruiting rather than producing stolons, making it easy to integrate into vegetable gardens, borders, and container gardening.

In the garden, the red alpine strawberry is robust and adaptable. It thrives in rich, well-drained soil that is kept consistently moist, and prefers a sunny to partially shaded location. Production is extended over a long period, often from early summer until the first cool weather, provided it is harvested regularly.

Originating in the United States , the National Pickling cucumber is an iconic variety , developed specifically for making homemade pickles . Its short, fleshy, and very crisp fruits , with a slightly warty skin, are perfect for pickling : they absorb flavors well while retaining the firm and juicy texture so sought after by pickle lovers.

In the garden, this variety stands out for its rapid and vigorous growth , its creeping or semi-climbing habit , and its ability to produce continuously throughout the summer. It adapts well to cultivation in rows, in the ground or on small supports, making it ideal for compact and productive vegetable gardens . Highly productive, it allows for frequent harvests , encouraging both fresh eating and artisanal processing .

National Pickling is therefore a reliable and generous companion , perfect for extending the flavors of summer in colorful and tangy jars.

Garden rocket, also known as cultivated rocket, is a small annual native to the Mediterranean basin, now thriving in the organic vegetable gardens of our cooler climates. Its deeply lobed, deep green leaves add a touch of vibrancy to any available patch of soil, whether in a flower bed, a pot, or a planter on the balcony.

In a harmonious garden, arugula establishes itself as a discreet yet generous companion plant: it germinates quickly, covers the ground, and offers a succession of young leaves with a peppery flavor. By allowing a few plants to flower, you'll discover a white bloom with purplish veins that attracts pollinators and accompanies the cycle of the seasons, while also providing seeds for a truly sustainable approach to seed saving.

The elegant zinnia is a bright and generous annual, native to Mexico, known for its heat resistance and good disease tolerance. Grown in full sun, it blooms vigorously and consistently throughout the summer.

This mixed variety offers a rich palette of colors — pink, orange, purple, golden yellow and cream — borne by large flowers that can reach up to 12 cm in diameter . They rise proudly at the end of sturdy stems , measuring 60 to 90 cm , giving the plant a striking presence in flowerbeds and vegetable gardens.

In the garden, the elegant zinnia plays an important ecological role. Its brightly colored flowers attract a wide variety of beneficial insects , including pollinators and butterflies. This fauna not only contributes to pollination but can also play a role in the natural regulation of certain pests affecting vegetable and fruit plants.

Originally from Europe, Goliath broccoli stands out for its impressive size and remarkable resilience. This heirloom variety has withstood the test of time, establishing itself in organic vegetable gardens where its density makes it a valuable and nutritious vegetable.

In the garden, Goliath broccoli boasts an upright habit with large green leaves, offering an abundant harvest of fleshy heads. Its hardiness and ability to thrive even in slightly cooler conditions make it a reliable companion for gardeners concerned with biodiversity.

Grown for its firm and tasty flesh, it fits perfectly into a food garden that prioritizes quality and sustainability, attracting attention with its verdant charisma.

Native to the warm regions of Mexico, the Mexican cucumber ( Melothria scabra ) has earned a prominent place in organic gardens for its resilience, productivity, and unexpected charm. Its light green mottled skin , small size , and oval shape are reminiscent of tiny watermelons, and offer a bright, fresh, and subtly lemony flavor .

In the garden, it displays a climbing, twining habit , ideal for trellises and elevated corners. Its dense foliage forms a light, green screen that shelters the soil and attracts pollinating insects , while its discreet yellow flowers punctuate the summer with successive blooms. This plant grows vigorously in warm temperate climates and often continues to fruit late into the season.

At once nourishing, decorative and generous , the Mexican cucumber is an ideal companion for summer crops , offering an abundant harvest of small, crunchy fruits to nibble on, pickle or surprise guests around a colorful plate.

Native to Europe , Feverfew is an iconic perennial plant in herb gardens . Renowned since antiquity for its calming properties , it is distinguished by its white flowers with bright yellow centers , resembling small daisies, and by its sweet, herbaceous fragrance that evokes tranquility.

In the garden, it proves robust, vigorous, and very floriferous , even in dry and poor soils . Easy to grow, it offers abundant blooms from June to September , attracting bees, hoverflies, and other pollinators . Its light, bushy habit makes it a perfect fit for herb borders , informal flowerbeds , and medicinal garden plots .

Beyond its traditional medicinal uses as an infusion, feverfew is also ornamental , bringing light and delicacy to any setting. It embodies the perfect companion plant: easy to grow, hardy, useful, and full of charm .

Originating from North American breeding programs, the Gold Nugget cherry tomato brightens the garden as soon as the first signs of warmth appear. This determinate variety forms a small, compact bush, well-suited to sunny balconies, deep planters, or edible flower beds .

Its small, round to oval fruits, a luminous golden yellow , stand out beautifully against the light green foliage. Early ripening, consistent growth, and hardiness make it a reliable companion for short summers. Its abundant flowering gives way to a continuous and plentiful harvest, starting as early as 55 days after sowing .

Ideal for gardens that are close to nature and overflowing with life , it fits perfectly into a respectful cultivation approach, closely linked to the rhythms of life.

German chamomile is a delicate and luminous annual plant, prized for centuries for its fine blooms and comforting aroma. Its small white flowers with golden-yellow centers rise above finely cut foliage, giving the plant a light and almost ethereal appearance.

Native to Europe and Western Asia, Matricaria chamomilla has become widely naturalized in gardens and open areas. It grows quickly and establishes itself easily, sometimes even where it is least expected, demonstrating its spontaneous and resilient nature. Its abundant flowering attracts numerous pollinating insects, contributing to the vitality of the garden.

In the garden, German chamomile thrives in well-drained soil and sunny locations. Undemanding, it tolerates relatively poor conditions and adapts well to vegetable gardens, borders, and medicinal herb gardens. Regular harvesting prolongs its flowering period and maintains a balanced shape.

Native to the highlands of South America, the Giant Ground Cherry ( Physalis peruviana ) is prized for its golden fruit enclosed in a lantern-shaped calyx , resembling a small, leafy jewel box. This variety is distinguished by its larger berries compared to its relatives , with a vibrant citrus flavor blended with tropical sweetness , almost candied.

In the garden, it reveals a generous and sunny personality , with its golden-brown papery husks contrasting with the bright orange of the fruit. Cultivated as an annual in Quebec, it is nevertheless perennial in its native habitat , and can, for adventurous gardeners, be kept dormant in a dry location and then replanted the following spring.

More demanding than its cousin Physalis pruinosa , it requires warmth and patience , but rewards amply with its decorative abundance and incomparable richness of flavor. A true talismanic fruit in a bountiful garden, it is ornamental, delicious, and a source of wonder.

Dwarf Blue Scotch kale is a compact and hardy variety, prized for its finely curly blue-green leaves and high cold tolerance. Its low, dense growth habit forms a well-structured rosette, ideal for vegetable gardens of all sizes, including container gardening.

This variety is distinguished by the quality of its leaves, which are thick yet tender when harvested young. With the arrival of cooler temperatures, their flavor mellows and deepens, making it a particularly prized leafy green at the end of the season. Its steady growth allows for leaf-by-leaf harvesting, extending production over several months.

In the garden, Dwarf Blue Scotch adapts well to cool to temperate weather conditions. It prefers rich, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Its hardiness makes it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a reliable crop that is relatively unaffected by climatic variations.

Originating from the market gardening traditions of Wisconsin's Amish communities, this variety embodies the spirit of family gardens where cultivation is done with patience and respect for life. The Amish Italian tomato is distinguished by its indeterminate growth habit and vigorous growth. It produces very large, oblong fruits with thin skin and dense red flesh.

In the garden, this variety requires good staking and a sunny spot. It integrates easily into a well-supported vegetable garden, where it provides a reliable companion throughout the summer. Its generous productivity makes it a dependable plant that thrives in living soil and with cultivation that respects the rhythm of the seasons.

This mixed miniature pepper pack contains several varieties of small, colorful peppers. These compact plants are ideal for small vegetable gardens, flowerbeds, or containers on balconies. Their dark green foliage bears a multitude of small fruits in varying shapes and colors, which ripen gradually throughout the seasons.

In the garden, this mix offers a joyful and generous presence: numerous small fruits, well-suited to frequent harvests. It complements an approach to respectful cultivation, allowing you to observe the diversity of colors and shapes throughout the summer. An ideal companion for urban vegetable gardens, it integrates easily into a harmonious garden, alongside other fruiting vegetables and aromatic herbs.

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.

Small in size but big in presence, the Red Robin tomato – a Martin Lejardinier lineage – was born from an act of patience and passion. Selected for over ten years in an apartment by Martin Lejardinier, an emblematic figure of indoor gardening, this rare lineage now reaches us with the quiet strength of a plant that has learned to live alongside us, under lights or under the summer sky.

Originating from a heritage variety with diverse roots – in England, the United States, and the Andes – Red Robin has been cultivated indoors for generations, becoming a trusted plant , adaptable to even the smallest patch of light. Compact, robust, and vibrant , it forms a small sphere of greenery 20 to 30 cm in diameter, perfect for pots, planters, and windowsills .

Its dense foliage and early clusters quickly become covered in small, bright red tomatoes with thin skin and a juicy texture. In a productive indoor garden or on a shared terrace, it embodies the promise of an accessible and joyful harvest , even in winter.

Originating from North American selections, Peacevine is a cherry tomato variety that naturally finds its place in living gardens where both abundance and serenity are cultivated.

This indeterminate plant develops a vigorous structure, growing steadily and abundantly. Solid support will allow it to reach its full potential, particularly in flowerbeds, greenhouses, or sunny spots in the vegetable garden.

The small red tomatoes, about 2.5 cm in diameter, grow in generous clusters and ripen slowly throughout the summer. Their tough skin makes them less susceptible to cracking , which extends the harvest and storage period.

Native to Europe, the Sucrine head lettuce is a prized variety for its delicately sweet taste and crisp texture. Its dense heart and thin leaves give it a mild flavor that makes it a favorite in fresh salads.

In the garden, Sucrine produces small, compact, robust, and resistant heads, perfect for early or late harvests. With its tender green foliage and compact habit, it blends harmoniously into vegetable gardens, bringing freshness and vitality.

This lettuce stands out for its ease of cultivation and its delicious contribution which delights gardeners and gourmets, embodying sweetness at the heart of the vegetable garden.

The Solaise Blue Leek is an old European variety, traditionally grown to survive the winter in the vegetable garden. Its bluish to dark green leaves, sometimes tinged with purplish hues in the cold, stand upright in a tight fan shape and immediately give an impression of sturdiness in the garden. In a productive area, it is a reassuring presence: while other crops perish with the first frosts, it remains firmly in place, faithfully at its post.

In a garden in harmony with the seasons, this winter leek offers remarkable consistency . Sown in spring, it establishes itself gradually, developing a thick, fleshy stem, and then strengthens as the nights grow cooler. It tolerates cold well and allows for late harvests, often after most leafy vegetables have left the garden. It's a companion plant for those who enjoy extending the daily pleasure of picking their own vegetables directly from the garden, even in the heart of autumn and early winter.