Organic vegetable and fruit seeds

Duganski garlic is an old variety of autumn garlic with purplish skin, prized for its hardiness and ability to withstand cold winters. Like all cultivated garlic, it descends from Allium sativum , which has long been used in traditional methods of preserving and growing vegetables in kitchen gardens.

In the garden, Duganski produces brightly colored heads, enveloped in white and purple husks. Planted in the autumn in welcoming, well-drained soil, it remains dormant throughout the cold season before emerging in spring with upright leaves. Its regular presence throughout the seasons makes it a reliable plant in a harmonious garden, easy to integrate into a respectful and diverse gardening approach.

Cette variété très productive du groupe Porcelaine est réputée pour la durée de conservation exceptionnelle de son bulbe qui peut atteindre 1 an. Chaque bulbe se compose de 4 à 7 caïeux.

Ces gros caïeux juteux recouverts d’une tunique blanc rosé sont faciles à peler et possèdent une texture fine, presque crémeuse. Leur véritable goût d’ail prononcé et piquant reste longtemps en bouche.

Originaire d’Italie, on doit sa présence au Canada à un dénommé Al Music qui l’a rapporté dans ses bagages dans les années 1980 et lui a donné son nom.

Les Jardins de l’écoumène vendent seulement de l’ail certifié biologique.

• Grade 1 : Bien ferme et recouvert de tuniques sèches, il ne présente aucun signe apparent de maladie. Analyse de laboratoire exempte de nématodes.
• Calibre : Diamètre de 5 cm et plus

Plantation à partir du 15 octobre.

• Expédition à partir du mois de septembre, selon les conditions météorologiques.

The Golden Giant amaranth impresses with its stature and presence. From the first weeks of growth, it establishes an upright and vigorous habit, then develops long, golden flower spikes that capture the light and structure the space. It's a plant that makes a statement in the garden, as much for its height as for its abundant produce.

Derived from amaranths cultivated for centuries in Central America, Golden Giant is prized for its versatility. It is grown both for its edible young leaves and for its rich and abundant seeds. In the garden, it embodies this fruitful boundary between food plant and ornamental plant.

In warm, sunny conditions, it grows rapidly and easily reaches impressive sizes. Its deep root system gives it good drought tolerance once established. In living, well-drained soil, it fully expresses its potential, offering generous biomass and a remarkable vertical structure.

Hopi Red Dye amaranth is a remarkable traditional variety, known for its intense red color, which makes it particularly prized in natural dyeing. Cultivated for centuries by the Hopi people, this ornamental and dye plant is distinguished by its red pigment-rich grains and slender growth habit. In addition to its value for eco-friendly textile dyeing, Hopi Red Dye amaranth offers an elegant silhouette and attractive texture for ornamental gardens.

Amaranth Opopeo is a sumptuous ornamental and vegetable plant, particularly prized for its magnificent, bright red flower heads that bring a warm and vibrant touch to any garden. Its decorative foliage and vigorous growth make it an ideal variety for planting in beds or borders. Besides its striking appearance, amaranth is a nutritious plant, often cultivated for its protein-rich seeds, as well as being used as a leafy vegetable in several traditional cultures.

Native to the wetlands of North America, Apios americana , often called string bead or tuberous wisteria, weaves its supple stems through the vegetation, as if recalling the ancient bonds between people and their food plants. Its tubers form along underground stolons, in more or less spaced strings, and constitute a valuable energy reserve for burrowing fauna and, where it is known, for curious gardeners.

This climbing perennial from the Fabaceae family thrives in moist to wet soils and in sunny to partially shaded locations. Its reddish-brown to purple flowers, arranged in dense clusters, bring a discreet yet distinctive presence to the heart of the living garden. Far removed from rushed cultivation, Apios establishes itself deeply and requires time: it readily integrates into a perennial, nourishing space, where the slow development of its tubers can be observed over the seasons.

Originating from the Mediterranean region, the Tavor artichoke is a traditional globe artichoke variety, renowned for its hardiness and ability to produce large, flavorful heads. This variety has stood the test of time, remaining a staple in gourmet vegetable gardens, where it contributes its elegant shape and characteristic silvery foliage.

In the garden, Tavor stands out for its slender form and abundant flower heads, which are best harvested before the flowers open. A long-season plant, it is a valuable companion, both decorative and productive, promoting organic gardening through its hardiness and contribution to crop rotation.

Traditionally used in Mediterranean cuisine, the Tavor artichoke invites you to taste its young buds, tender and delicate, perfect for summer meals.

The Black eggplant is a variety that immediately appeals to fans of this iconic crop. Highly ornamental and boasting vigorous growth, it stands out for its ability to adapt well to the climates of more northern regions, where eggplants typically require more heat and consistent conditions.

From the beginning of the season, it produces glossy, dark purple, egg-shaped fruits, generally measuring between 10 and 15 cm long. Smaller than those of the famous Black Beauty , they stand out for their particularly sweet and tender flesh, pleasant to work with in cooking without any marked bitterness when harvested at the right stage.

The plant itself is spectacular. Its ample foliage, traversed by clearly visible purple veins, creates a striking contrast with the large, bluish-purple flowers that appear before fruiting. At this stage, the Black eggplant becomes almost an ornamental plant in its own right, structuring the vegetable garden as much by its visual presence as by its promise of a harvest.

A rare variety exclusive to the incumbent , it should not be confused with Black Beauty , from which it is clearly distinguished by the size of its fruits, its relative earliness and its adaptation to cooler conditions.

Originating in the warm regions of Asia, the Diamond Eggplant has quickly become a favorite variety among organic gardeners for its glossy, uniform fruit. Its smooth, purple skin is enhanced by an almost diamond-like sheen, hence its evocative name.

In the garden, this bushy variety is distinguished by its generous summer production, offering numerous fruits with tender, sweet flesh. Its cultivation benefits from a soil-friendly approach and careful attention to its warmth requirements, making it a valuable companion in vegetable gardens in warm temperate climates.

Originating from the warm regions of Southeast Asia, the Little Finger eggplant charms with its elongated, delicate fruits of a deep, glossy purple. Also called "small eggplant," it is distinguished by its small size, which makes it easy to eat fresh or cooked.

In the garden, it displays an upright habit and consistent vigor, prized in organic gardens for its ability to produce an abundant harvest in a limited space. Its popularity with gardeners is also linked to its earliness and relative disease resistance when properly cultivated.

This variety embodies finesse and diversity in a vegetable garden, and integrates gracefully into convivial gardening, contributing to a living and nourishing garden.

Originating in Taiwan, the Ping Tung Long eggplant variety is a rare gem, prized for its slender shape and tender flesh. Known for its long, thin, deep purple fruits, it embodies Asian refinement in horticultural diversity.

In the garden, this eggplant stands out for its relative hardiness and its ability to adapt to temperate climates, making it particularly prized in organic vegetable gardens where it brings color and summer warmth. Its vigorous growth provides dense foliage that offers shelter and light shade for local biodiversity.

It appeals to the gardener with its generous growing cycle and its silky-textured fruits, perfect for culinary preparations that invite the discovery of sweet and slightly bitter flavors.

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.

Fordhook Giant Swiss chard is a robust and tried-and-tested variety, renowned for its reliability in the garden. It is distinguished by its large, dark green, thick, and slightly crinkled leaves, borne on fleshy, well-developed white ribs. Its imposing stature gives it a striking, almost architectural presence in the vegetable garden.

Selected for its vigor and productivity, Fordhook Giant is a reliable choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. It tolerates temperature variations well and continues to produce for a long time, even when other leafy greens are showing signs of decline. Harvested leaf by leaf, it provides a continuous harvest over several months.

In the garden, it integrates well into vegetable beds as well as edging. Its dense foliage protects the soil and helps maintain moisture around the base of the plants. It appreciates rich, well-drained soil, but is tolerant of less-than-ideal conditions.

In the world, Fordhook Giant Swiss chard is seen as a plant of consistency. It accompanies the gardener throughout the season, offering a reliable and versatile harvest, and reminding us that some crops shine less for their brilliance than for their endurance.

Native to the Mediterranean region and cultivated for centuries, 'Rainbow Mix' Swiss chard is renowned for its foliage in a variety of colours, ranging from bright yellow to deep red, including orange and pink, which brightens vegetable gardens with a cheerful and vibrant touch. This colourful mix pays homage to the natural diversity of this nutritious and robust plant.

In the garden, 'Rainbow Mix' Swiss chard unfurls its large, wavy leaves with an upright habit, making it easy to grow even in small spaces. Its role as a versatile leafy vegetable makes it a valuable companion, providing a regular abundance of harvests for salads or cooking, while also contributing to crop biodiversity.

Native to the temperate regions of Europe and Western Asia, Rhubarb Red Swiss chard is distinguished by its bright red stalks reminiscent of rhubarb, hence its evocative name. Its ample, deep green foliage provides a striking contrast that energizes vegetable gardens and edible gardens.

In the garden, this variety proves robust and easy to grow. It stands out for its ability to provide long harvests of crisp, colorful ribs, adding a vibrant touch to summer dishes. A valuable companion to root vegetables and slow-growing crops, it enriches the diversity and structure of the vegetable garden.

The Bull's Blood beetroot is a heritage variety prized as much for its root as for its remarkable foliage. Its deep purple-red, almost burgundy, leaves bring a strong ornamental dimension to the vegetable garden, contrasting beautifully with the more classic greens of neighboring crops.

Cultivated since the 19th century, this beetroot is distinguished by its versatility. When young, its foliage is harvested as tender, sweet, and colorful greens. Later in the season, it develops round roots with dark red, sweet, and earthy flesh, enjoyed raw, roasted, or pickled. This dual purpose makes it both a nutritious and ornamental plant.

In the garden, Bull's Blood establishes easily in cool, well-worked soil. It tolerates the cooler temperatures of spring and autumn well, allowing for staggered sowing times.

In the ecumene, the Bull's Blood beetroot is valued as a plant that bridges aesthetics and food. It reminds us that some varieties nourish the eye as much as the table, while naturally fitting into a nutritious garden approach.

Originating from the Chioggia region of Italy, the Chioggia beetroot is renowned for its spectacular pink and white gradient visible in its flesh, a veritable natural arabesque. This unique beauty fascinates gardeners and gourmets alike, inviting them to savor the sweet flavor of its roots in fresh salads or light summer dishes.

In the garden, it stands out for its robust growth habit and thin-skinned, spherical roots, yielding a generous harvest. It's a variety with a peaceful yet assertive character, enriching the soil while delighting the senses—an emblematic figure in a garden that values ​​diversity and aesthetics.

Originating in the 19th century, the 'Crosby's Egyptian' variety is a beetroot prized for its sweet flavor and compact shape. Its dark red, almost round root makes it easily distinguishable in the vegetable garden rows.

This robust and prolific beetroot thrives in temperate climates, providing gardeners with regular and satisfying harvests. It integrates perfectly into a diverse garden, harmoniously sharing space with legumes and aromatic herbs.

Originally from Europe, the Cylindra beetroot is distinguished by its elongated and elegant shape, contrasting with the more traditional round beetroots. This variety has become popular thanks to its mild flavor and its easy adaptation to modern organic vegetable gardens.

In the garden, it offers a refined silhouette similar to a daikon radish, pleasing both the eye and the palate. The Cylindra beetroot is a valuable companion plant, prized for its hardiness, steady growth, and thin, light skin, making it a perfect fit for sustainable vegetable rotations.

The Early Wonder Tall Top beetroot is an old variety prized for its sweet and flavorful roots. Originating in Europe, it is valued for its early maturity and elegant growth habit, with long, upright leaves that proudly reach for the sky.

In the garden, it proves robust and easy to grow, a perfect companion for organic vegetable gardens. Its fleshy roots provide a generous harvest early and regularly, adding a touch of texture and flavor to spring meals.