Semences biologiques de légumes et fruits

Originating from European market gardening traditions, the Petit Provençal pea is a dwarf variety of garden pea that has naturally found its place in gourmet vegetable gardens. Its green pods, neatly arranged on compact plants, offer small, round, sweet peas that are harvested in the freshness of spring or early summer.

In the garden, this variety stands out for its low, regular growth habit, which makes it easy to care for and harvest in a manageable, productive space. It integrates well into a vibrant garden, whether planted along a border or as a low hedge, and contributes to the cycle of the seasons by gently and undemandingly enriching the soil with nitrogen. It's a reliable plant for anyone wishing to rediscover the age-old practice of sowing peas as soon as the soil becomes receptive in spring.

Selected by Rod Lamborn, son of the renowned Dr. Calvin Lamborn — creator of the Sugar Snap pea — Royal Snap II perpetuates a lineage of family expertise, combining innovation and traditional gardening. This deep purple snap pea is distinguished first and foremost by its spectacular flowering, composed of two-tone violet and purple flowers, which give way to beautiful, firm, and crisp pods measuring 7 to 8 cm.

In the garden, its bushy, compact, and graceful plants readily thrive without support. Ideal for small spaces, containers, or sunny balconies, they establish themselves easily in cool, well-drained soil. With its easy-to-root and welcoming nature, Royal Snap II integrates perfectly into the rhythm of spring plantings, where it helps enrich the soil thanks to its nitrogen-fixing capacity. A true partner in the living garden.

Introduced in 1979 and immediately awarded a gold medal at the All-America Selections, the 'Sugar Snap' pea has become a must-have. This climbing variety develops long, vigorous stems that twine elegantly around their support, bearing delicate white flowers followed by plump, bright green pods.

In a vibrant and bountiful garden, it embodies simple nourishment: undemanding and quick-growing, it offers an abundant harvest in early summer. Its vertical growth optimizes space while creating a shady spot for other plants. It naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil and participates in the garden's rhythm with consistency and flexibility.

Originating in Romania, the Antohi Romania pepper is an old, sweet variety that has traveled from the peasant gardens of Eastern Europe to North American vegetable gardens. Its conical fruits, initially pale yellow and then red when ripe, bring a bright touch to the intimacy of the kitchen garden.

In the garden, it's a reliable plant: modest in stature and well-branched, it offers consistent production throughout the summer, even in climates with shorter warm seasons. In welcoming, well-warmed soil, it quickly forms a small, fertile clump from which hang its smooth, lantern-like fruits. Its presence naturally complements a respectful approach to cultivation, in harmony with the rhythm of the seasons.

Originating from the large stands of Capsicum annuum , the Chocolate pepper has become popular for the unique color of its fruits, which turn chocolate brown when ripe. In a vibrant garden, its warm notes contrast with the green foliage and the reds and yellows of other peppers, like an unexpected touch in the heart of the growing space.

Throughout the changing seasons, this variety patiently endures the lengthening days of summer. Its fruits slowly thicken and ripen, yielding a bountiful harvest in late summer and early autumn. A reliable plant that thrives in welcoming, well-drained soil, it naturally finds its place in a supportive vegetable garden, whether in a container on a sunny balcony or planted directly in the ground in a sheltered, quiet spot protected from cool winds.

The Doe Hill pepper is an old North American variety originating from the Doe Hill region of Virginia. Selected for its hardiness and ability to ripen even in climates with short summers, it has become the ideal pepper for beginner gardeners . Unlike many other varieties, it requires no pruning, making it a reassuring and easy-to-grow companion.

In the garden, its compact plants (approximately 50 cm tall) quickly become covered in small, round, lobed fruits that ripen from tender green to a bright golden yellow. Productive, reliable, and undemanding, Doe Hill integrates easily into a vegetable garden or container garden. With its easy-to-rooted and simple growth habit, it follows the garden's rhythm smoothly, offering generous harvests throughout the growing season.

Originating in Eastern Europe, the Gogosar pepper is a living legacy of Romanian peasant gardens, where it has been cultivated for decades for its bounty and hardiness. Its compact plant bears large, flattened, deeply ribbed fruits that ripen slowly, changing from green to deep red to signal their full maturity.

In a harmonious garden, it establishes itself as a reassuring presence. It thrives in warm spaces, rich and well-drained soil, and flourishes in simple conditions, requiring no special pruning. Its compact habit makes it easy to grow even in smaller vegetable gardens, while its discreet flowering heralds an abundant harvest. It is a faithful and reliable variety, embodying the connection between living soil and home cooking.

Originating in the warm temperate regions where the pepper (Capsicum annuum) evolved under the watchful eyes of gardeners of yesteryear, the Gourmet Pepper perpetuates a tradition of flavor and bounty. This sweet variety, well-suited to Quebec vegetable gardens , produces squat fruits with thick, crisp flesh, which develop on compact, upright plants.

In a welcoming soil and a sunny corner of the garden, this plant thrives alongside tomatoes, basil, and other summer vegetables. Its steady growth, natural tolerance, and ability to provide a continuous harvest make it a reliable companion for both novice and experienced gardeners. With its deep roots and sensitivity to the seasons, the Gourmet Pepper helps transform the garden into a bountiful, tranquil, and flavorful space.

The King of the North pepper is a North American heirloom variety renowned for its reliability in cool climates. Specifically bred for short-season regions, it has become a go-to choice for gardeners in northern areas.

At Jardins de l'écoumène, the first trials conducted as early as 1998 quickly confirmed its potential. From then on, King of the North won over our desire to be Guardians of Seeds, establishing a relationship of trust and loyalty that has continued for more than 25 years.

The plants are robust, well-branched, and relatively compact. They produce medium to large-sized fruits, initially green and then red when fully ripe. The flesh is thick, juicy, and sweet, without bitterness, making it a versatile and enjoyable pepper in cooking.

In the garden, King of the North stands out for its earliness and consistency. Its generous, sometimes demanding, nature has prompted us to refine our cultivation techniques. Unlike its cousin the chili pepper, the bell pepper requires careful attention—warmth, fertility, watering, and pruning—to fully express its potential. In return, it offers reliable and sustained production.

Despite these requirements, King of the North demonstrates great adaptability. It grows equally well in containers or in the ground, in greenhouses or gardens, but is best suited to gardeners with some experience . When given the necessary attention, it becomes a reliable and generous ally, capable of producing bountiful harvests even in cooler climates.

In the heart of the organic vegetable garden, the Klari Baby Cheese pepper settles in like a small, benevolent presence among the summer vegetables. Like all sweet peppers, it comes from the species Capsicum annuum , widely cultivated and diversified throughout the world, notably from centers of diversity in Central and South America, before being adopted by many home gardens.

In a garden in harmony with the cycle of the seasons, it is cultivated like a classic pepper: sown indoors in the heart of winter or very early spring, then patiently acclimatized before being planted in the welcoming soil of the vegetable garden when the nights are finally mild. Its discreet white flowers announce the onset of fruit, a stage eagerly awaited by the gardener who tends to the plant throughout the summer, from regular watering to bountiful harvests.

This variety naturally finds its place in a diverse, nourishing environment: it contributes to garden life through its ground cover and the micro-habitats it provides for small soil fauna. Grown slowly, respecting the warmth it needs, this pepper becomes a reliable companion during short summers, in a deeply rooted approach to sustainable cultivation.

Originating from the large Capsicum annuum family, the Marconi Red pepper is one of those long and bountiful varieties, stemming from an ancient Mediterranean tradition. Selected for its productivity and the impressive size of its fruits, it is today a reliable ally for growing spaces that thrive in sunny, supportive conditions.

In the garden, its upright habit and dense foliage create a structured and regular presence. Each plant produces long, bright red pods that can reach up to 30 cm, thick and glossy. Give it welcoming, well-drained soil and a sunny location: it will faithfully accompany you all summer long. Its growth integrates naturally into mixed gardens, alongside tomatoes, eggplants, or basil.

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 Murasaki pepper is an old Japanese variety from Nara Prefecture, renowned for its visual elegance and mild flavor. Its conical shape is reminiscent of a small chili pepper, but here, there's no fire: its tender, sweet flesh dispels any preconceived notions.

This annual plant (perennial in frost-free climates) has a compact habit, adorned with deep purple, almost black, fruit that contrasts beautifully with its purplish-tinged foliage. Its flowers, also tinged with mauve, add to its unique charm, making this pepper a true ornamental plant as well as a productive one.

In the garden, it thrives in full sun and warm, well-drained, fertile soil. It gracefully integrates into a diverse, nourishing space that is both aesthetically pleasing and bountiful. Highly productive, it will be a constant companion to the gardener until the first chills of autumn.

Born from a passionate project and meticulous selection, the William Prescott variegated pepper embodies the union of expertise, patience, and creativity. This variety, the result of several rigorous crossbreedings and a long stabilization process, is also a living tribute: finalized on the day of little William's birth, it embodies the profound connection between the garden and the life that takes root there.

In an educational vegetable garden or a space that fosters a sense of community, this pepper thrives consistently. Its variegated green and white foliage brightens the rows, while its upright habit, sometimes enhanced by light pruning, adds attractive structure to the space. It appreciates warmth and well-warmed soil, where it develops elongated fruits that are initially green with white stripes, which then turn a vibrant orange adorned with cream stripes.

A plant of trust, it perfectly complements gardening experiences based on observation, respect for the seasonal rhythm and the living transmission of knowledge.

With its deep purple, almost black skin when ripe, the Purple Beauty pepper immediately catches the eye in the vegetable garden. Its square, thick-walled fruits stand out against lush green foliage that remains vibrant throughout the summer, creating a lively and colorful corner of the garden. A warm-season variety, it thrives in well-warmed soil and sheltered locations, where it provides a bountiful harvest at the end of summer.

Originating from the large sweet pepper family, this cultivar was selected for its beautiful purple color. In the garden, it's a reliable plant: with its relatively compact growth, it's well-suited to both edible flowerbeds and large containers, provided there's enough warmth. In a harmonious vegetable garden, it naturally combines with flowers and herbs that attract pollinators, contributing to a diverse and nutritious space.

Native to warm temperate regions and widely naturalized around the Mediterranean basin and elsewhere in the world, purslane ( Portulaca oleracea ) has carved out a discreet but reliable place in kitchen gardens. The Golden variety, with its golden-yellow-green leaves, adds a luminous touch close to the ground, like an edible carpet that weaves its way among other crops.

In the garden, this small, spreading annual quickly covers the ground with its fleshy stems and thick, smooth, succulent leaves. Its small, discreet but regular yellow flowers during the warm season mark the beautiful consistency of its summer cycle. It's a reliable plant for the organic vegetable garden: easy to grow, undemanding, and generous with tender foliage for everyday cooking.

The Miyama turnip is a Japanese variety of white turnip, carefully selected to be eaten very young, when the root is still small, crisp, and delicate. At this precise stage, it develops a very fine white flesh with a mild and slightly sweet flavor, prized both raw and lightly cooked.

It's important to remember that a turnip isn't a botanical variety in itself, but rather a horticultural and culinary term : a turnip harvested before it's fully mature. In this sense, the Miyama variety naturally falls into the turnip family, not because of its geographical origin, but because of its morphology, texture, and intended flavor. In Japan, it's known as a kabu , a high-quality turnip, prized for its simplicity and precise aroma.

Miyama is the result of decades of meticulous selection by the Noguchi Seeds company, whose goal was to develop a salad-type root vegetable with an incomparable texture and flavor. This variety is now considered a true local treasure in its region of origin, to the point that an annual festival is dedicated to it.

In the garden, Miyama is undemanding and particularly fast-growing. It adapts to various soil types, provided they are loose and well-drained, and offers early harvests in both spring and autumn. Harvested young, it fully expresses its flavor potential and is a perfect fit for vegetable gardens seeking to diversify their quick and delicate harvests.

Originating from the large family of spring radishes, the Cherry Belle has become a classic in vegetable gardens for its earliness and consistent quality. Its round, bright red roots quickly emerge in the still-cool soil at the beginning of the season, providing the first crisp notes of a vibrant garden.

In welcoming, well-loosened soil, it produces small, uniform radishes with white flesh, best harvested young to enjoy their full sweetness. This reliable variety, well-suited to staggered sowing, naturally finds its place in a diverse garden. Cultivated using respectful methods, it integrates easily among rows of lettuce and other slower-growing vegetables, participating in the cycle of seasons as one of the first signs of spring's renewal.

Native to East Asia, the Daikon radish is a large white radish that has long been a staple in vegetable gardens. Its elongated, smooth, and pristine white root contrasts with its bright green leaves, which stand upright above the soil. In a harmonious garden, it silently accompanies the cycle of the seasons, taking root deep in the fertile soil.

In the vegetable garden, Daikon stands out for its rapid growth in late summer and early autumn. It thrives in well-drained, cool soil, where it develops a crisp, juicy, and rather mild root, less pungent than small spring radishes depending on its maturity and growing conditions. It's a reliable plant for extending harvests into autumn and providing a consistent supply of produce in the garden.

Originally from Asia, the Dragon's Tail radish is shaking up our habits in the vegetable garden: here, it's not the roots that count, but the long, fleshy pods that come from its flowering .
In a living garden , it stands out for its upright and branching habit , laden with purple to greenish pods that lengthen and twist like small dragon tails .

Planted in welcoming, well-drained soil , it accompanies the cycle of the seasons with remarkable consistency: first classic radish foliage , then an abundance of flowers and edible pods . It brings an original presence to the garden , offering the curious gardener another way to connect with the radish , which is simultaneously a leafy vegetable, a pod vegetable, and a bee-friendly plant .

The pinkish-white flowers , perched on long stems, attract pollinators, while the pods become both a spectacle and a harvest. An aesthetic, generous, and intriguing plant.

Allow 30 to 60 cm in diameter per plant. Very easy to grow, it thrives in full sun or partial shade .