Semences biologiques de légumes et fruits

Native to Mexico and Central America, the Gigante Verde tomatillo belongs to the large Solanaceae family. A close relative of the tomato, it is distinguished by its fruit enclosed in a papery husk that dries out, revealing a green berry traditionally used in salsas and cooked sauces. In a vegetable garden, its light, branching silhouette and small green blossoms provide a discreet yet constant presence throughout the summer.

In the vegetable garden, it's a valiant companion for sunny spots. Its root system establishes itself well in welcoming, well-drained soil, and its discreet flowering gives way to an abundance of green fruit at optimal ripeness. Selected for its larger fruit size, Gigante Verde lends itself well to generous harvests and processing, contributing to a harmonious garden where each plant enhances the diversity of both the table and the landscape.

The Purple tomatillo is a remarkable variety, renowned for its purple fruit and its central role in Mexican-inspired cuisine. Belonging to the Physalis genus, it is distinguished by its fruit encased in a papery husk, picked before full ripeness for its characteristic acidity.

In the garden, this variety proves productive and fast-growing . The abundant fruits ripen quickly and are produced throughout the season on vigorous, easy-to-grow plants. The flavor is rather tart , but becomes more complex and fruity when cooked, revealing an intense aroma that enhances sauces, salsas, and stews.

The Purple tomatillo has one key characteristic: fruiting requires cross-pollination . Even though the flowers are self-fertile, the pollen must come from another plant of the same species. It is therefore essential to cultivate at least two plants to allow for pollinating insects or wind.

In the ecumene, the Purple tomatillo is perceived as a plant of relationship and interdependence. It reminds us that some cultures can only fully express themselves in the presence of other individuals, highlighting the importance of living interactions in the garden.

Native to the highlands of Mexico, the tomatillo has long been a staple in kitchen gardens and popular cuisines. The Queen of Malinalco variety is distinguished by its elongated fruits, encased in a pale beige lantern that splits open when ripe to reveal a golden-yellow skin.

In the garden, this vigorous annual forms a large, branching bush dotted with small yellow flowers with dark spots at the center. In a harmonious vegetable garden, it naturally finds its place near tomatoes and peppers, contributing to a vibrant and diverse space. Its generous and gradual production follows the cycle of the seasons: the first flowers swell in midsummer, and the harvest often continues until the first frosts.

A valuable companion in organic gardens, it offers a fruit that is both tangy and sweet, highly prized in cooking for fresh sauces and preparations inspired by Mexican traditions. When grown properly in fertile soil and full sun, Queen of Malinalco becomes a reliable plant, faithfully delivering summer harvests.

Native to North America, the Jerusalem artichoke ( Helianthus tuberosus ) first became a staple food for Indigenous peoples before being introduced to European gardens. The 'White Ordinary' variety, with its pale tubers, perpetuates this long-standing presence in our gardens.

In the garden, it forms tall, upright stems with ample green foliage, reminiscent of a small field of wild sunflowers. In late summer, its yellow flowers brighten the corner of the vegetable garden and attract a host of pollinators. Beneath this airy presence lies a veritable reservoir of life: fleshy, irregular tubers, harvested in autumn and early winter, which contribute to the garden's cycle by nourishing both the soil and the table.

It is a reliable, hardy plant that returns year after year where the soil is welcoming. It naturally finds its place in a harmonious garden, in the background of cultivated beds, like a living, edible hedge that one learns to guide rather than completely control.

The Jerusalem artichoke ( Helianthus tuberosus ), a hardy relative of the sunflower, originated in North America, where its tubers nourished Indigenous peoples long before its arrival in Europe. The Red Spindle variety is distinguished by its elongated, reddish-skinned tubers, which are more uniform than those of wild types, making it a valued companion in edible gardens.

In favorable soil, its tall, upright, leafy stems form a living screen that accompanies the entire cycle of seasons. Its late flowering, with small yellow flower heads reminiscent of miniature sunflowers, brings a touch of brightness to the garden in late summer. Underground, the tubers develop patiently and, in autumn, offer a generous harvest for cooking, while also allowing the gardener the freedom to leave some for the following season.

Hardy and adaptable, the Red Spindle variety integrates naturally into a harmonious garden, where simplicity of care is valued as much as rich soil and biodiversity. It is a reliable plant, ideal for establishing a respectful and long-term approach to gardening.