Seeds to sow directly in the garden

Originating from the Mediterranean regions, this chicory embodies the rustic strength and herbaceous charm of the southern lands . Its long, serrated leaves , of an intense green, evoke the dandelion, but hide a personality all its own: crisp, fragrant, slightly bitter .

Catalogna grows vigorously, even in poor or well-drained soil , and is easily cultivated in autumn or spring. Its slender habit and resistance to light cold make it an excellent companion for mixed gardens and vegetable rotations. It attracts beneficial insects and integrates elegantly and discreetly into a living garden.

Native to the Mediterranean basin and North Africa, the Mauritanian Mallow ( Malva sylvestris subsp. mauritiana ) continues a long history of close association with humans. Its large, open, cup-shaped, purplish flowers veined with purple are reminiscent of country gardens and flowering embankments where pollinators find a reliable home.

In a kitchen garden, it provides a welcoming presence: bushy, often taller than the common mallow, it stands tall and steady throughout the season. Its flowers add color to the vegetable patch while also providing sustenance for a multitude of insects. Planted in welcoming, slightly alkaline or simply well-drained soil, it integrates naturally into an approach to respectful cultivation, at the heart of a garden in harmony with the cycle of the seasons.

Originating in Japan, Great Wave Miike mustard embodies the vibrant energy of Asian traditions, where mustard is valued as much for its leaves as for its spicy seeds. Its name evokes the famous woodblock print "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," symbolizing the power, natural beauty, and human courage in the face of the elements.

In the garden, this mustard stands out with its glossy, wavy, almost sculptural green foliage, which adds a graphic and dynamic touch. Perennial or annual depending on the climate, it vigorously complements vegetable crops, acting as a quick green manure and a beneficial companion plant.

Its robust and generous nature warms the senses in salads, stir-fries, or as a condiment thanks to its tangy flavor. A true partner for committed gardeners, it integrates naturally into a nourishing and vibrant garden.

Native to East Asia, soybeans ( Glycine max ) have long been used in traditional farming and cooking methods. The Agate variety, selected for edamame production, adapts well to shorter growing seasons and thrives in a productive garden in a cool climate.

Its bushy plants bear fleshy pods filled with green beans to be harvested at the milky stage. In welcoming, well-drained soil, the Agate edamame soybean offers a discreet yet effective presence: it fixes nitrogen, nourishes the soil, and contributes to a harmonious garden, while providing a generous harvest of tender shelling beans.

Native to North America, the ground bean ( Apios americana ) is a perennial legume that develops strings of edible tubers along its roots. A climbing vine, it clings flexibly to available supports and creates a tranquil presence in the vegetable garden or kitchen garden.

Its delicate, compound foliage, typical of the Fabaceae family, forms a green ground cover that accompanies the changing seasons. Its flowers, clustered in dense bunches ranging from brownish-pink to purple, add an unexpected and subtle ornamental touch. In cool, well-drained soil, the ground bean thrives for several years, yielding, over time, a harvest of rich and nutritious tubers.

In a harmonious garden, this plant contributes to biodiversity while providing food through an age-old practice: gently lifting the tubers at the end of the growing season, leaving enough to ensure the plant's return the following year. A hardy and valuable companion for a nourishing space rooted in the natural cycle.