Seeds

Originating from the rich lands of ancient market gardens, the Red Mammoth Beetroot is distinguished by its imposing root and deep red color, an emblem of vitality and robustness.

In the vegetable garden, this variety commands attention with its remarkable size and dense flesh, prized for its natural sweetness and firm texture. Traditionally cultivated for its nutritional qualities, it delights gardeners seeking a generous root vegetable that integrates harmoniously into crop rotations and living gardens.

Solid and resistant, the Red Mammoth accompanies the faithful gardener who knows how to recognize its needs and offers an incomparable taste profile, both raw and cooked.

Originating in the Mediterranean, the Ruby Queen beetroot has established itself as a traditional variety prized for its deep red flesh and sweet flavor. This fleshy root, very common in European vegetable gardens, is also a valuable ally for gardeners seeking an easy and bountiful crop.

In the garden, Ruby Queen is prized for its hardiness and rapid growth. Its dark green, slightly veined foliage develops in a rosette, while its smooth, spherical roots yield tender, sweet flesh, ideal for a multitude of culinary preparations. This variety is also valued for its excellent storage qualities, offering a long season of enjoyment.

Prized by those who appreciate color and sweetness in the vegetable garden, the Ruby Queen beetroot brings finesse and deliciousness to autumn harvests. Its role is also to enrich the soil with its root system, while adding color and life to the garden's biodiversity.

Originating in the United States, the Touchstone Gold beet is a remarkable American variety with a bright yellow flesh that illuminates plates like a ray of sunshine. It has long been prized for its natural sweetness and milder flavor compared to traditional red beets, making it a delightful addition to both the kitchen and the garden.

In the garden, Touchstone Gold proves to be generous, robust, and easy to grow, offering a harvest of firm, round roots. Its vibrant yellow color adds a touch of brightness among classic root vegetables.

This beetroot fits perfectly into a food garden, contributing to food and visual diversity, and it plays the role of a versatile root vegetable, ideal for gardeners looking for mild flavors and simple cultivation.

Native to the Mediterranean basin, borage (Borago officinalis) has long been a prized companion plant, valued for both its beauty and its traditional culinary and medicinal uses. Its star-shaped blue flowers attract bees, creating a vibrant display in the heart of the garden, hence its nickname, "the star of the garden."

In the garden, its hardiness and bushy habit make it a valuable ally for enriching biodiversity while offering edible foliage and flowers with a slightly briny fragrance. Its flowering period extends from spring to late summer, bringing color and life to mass plantings or borders. Borage, a faithful companion, integrates naturally into a garden that provides sustenance and respects ecological balance.

De Cicco broccoli is an heirloom variety prized for its earliness and ability to produce over a long period. Unlike single-headed broccoli varieties, it initially forms a small central head, then quickly develops numerous lateral shoots, providing repeated and extended harvests.

Originally from Italy, this broccoli is distinguished by its finer florets and mild, slightly sweet flavor. Its texture is tender when harvested young, making it a popular vegetable in home cooking. Its rapid growth allows for early harvests, often as early as the beginning of summer for spring sowings.

In the garden, De Cicco adapts well to cool to temperate weather conditions. It thrives in rich, well-drained soil and prefers consistent moisture. Frequent harvesting rewards it with a continuous production of secondary shoots, extending the broccoli's presence in the vegetable garden.

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.

By crossing 'Green Goliath' broccoli with two varieties of kale, breeder Frank Morton created a remarkable variety, as astonishing for its color as for its texture and flavor. Its finely toothed, red leaves are truly delicious: young, they add a colorful, bittersweet touch to salads; older, steamed, they reveal a richness that rivals the best traditional kale.

The head, too, has its own character: tender, juicy purple stems topped with small green florets that have a mild, sweet taste, without the sometimes sharp intensity of classic raw broccoli. It's a variety where every part, from the leaves to the stems, is savored with renewed pleasure at each stage of development.

Very hardy, it also shows excellent tolerance to insects , making it a safe and delightful choice for gardeners who want to grow a broccoli that is original, resilient and tasty.

In the garden, it develops a robust and compact habit, ideal for growing in a variety of spaces. Its early maturity makes it an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy tender, colorful broccoli. Its purple hue also adds a touch of beauty to companion planting, enhancing biodiversity and the overall harmony of the vegetable garden.

Bupleurum 'Green Gold' is an elegant and distinctive annual, prized as much for its understated beauty as for its striking visual impact. Its upright stems bear chartreuse-green, almost translucent bracts that surround small, discreet flowers. The overall effect creates a light and luminous texture, highly sought after in flower gardens and plant arrangements.

Native to Europe, Bupleurum rotundifolium integrates naturally into naturalistic gardens and flower-filled vegetable patches. Its growth is regular and structured, without exuberance, making it an excellent companion plant. It provides contrast, rhythm, and a unique color that highlights more colorful flowers.

In the garden, bupleurum prefers sunny spots and well-drained soil. It self-seeds easily and requires little maintenance once established. Its summer flowering is consistent, and the stems remain sturdy even in moderately windy conditions.

Native to Europe and belonging to the Lamiaceae family, catmint (Nepeta) is a perennial aromatic plant prized for its minty fragrance with lemony notes . Its small, edible leaves are used in digestive infusions or to enhance delicate dishes , particularly fruit salads , sauces, desserts, or refreshing herbal teas.

Its low, bushy habit , long flowering period , and natural resilience make it a valuable companion plant in ecological gardens. From June to autumn , it is adorned with a profusion of mauve or white flowers , light as clouds, which attract a variety of pollinators : bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Its aromatic foliage also helps to repel deer and rabbits , further enhancing its value in living gardens.

Catnip thrives in borders, rock gardens, container gardens or sunny flowerbeds . Once established, it tolerates drought well , is unaffected by poor soils or pests , and multiplies easily by seed or cuttings .

A simple, hardy, and elegant plant, it perfectly embodies the link between usefulness, beauty, and simplicity in the garden. A discreet yet indispensable ally for gardeners concerned with biodiversity, health, and flavor .

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 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 .

The Toraji Bellflower ( Platycodon grandiflorus ), also known as the "balloon flower," is a delicate and striking companion for quiet corners of the garden. Native to the cool grasslands and forests of East Asia, it is distinguished by its upright stems, dark green oval leaves, and especially its large, star-shaped, violet-blue flowers, which open from round, swollen buds—like bubbles ready to burst.

Remarkably hardy, it offers a delicate and refined bloom each summer, attracting butterflies, bees, and curious onlookers. A reliable perennial, faithful year after year, it thrives in partial shade or the sunny edges of a well-drained border. Compact and unobtrusive, it integrates beautifully into a vibrant garden where beauty blends with the wisdom of the natural cycle.

Native to the Andean regions of South America, the Jewel nasturtium is a vibrant and abundant variety, renowned for its luminous flowers and delicately veined, rounded leaves. Traditionally used for both its edible properties and its ornamental role, this nasturtium has become a staple in natural gardens as a plant that is both decorative and useful.

In the garden, it develops a creeping or trailing habit, perfect for adorning borders or slopes where it acts as an effective ground cover. The Jewel nasturtium attracts numerous pollinators, especially bees, providing valuable support to local biodiversity while beautifying the space with its hues ranging from bright orange to deep red.

Its robust and generous nature also makes it a recommended companion for repelling certain pests, thus contributing to the natural balance of the garden. It is a cheerful presence that brightens every corner, inviting curiosity and creative gardening.

Originaire des steppes froides d’Asie centrale, le caraganier de Sibérie (Caragana arborescens) est un arbuste de la famille des Fabacées qui a voyagé bien au-delà de sa région natale. Dans les paysages ouverts et venteux, il a longtemps été planté comme brise-vent et haie vive, profitant de sa grande rusticité et de sa capacité à se contenter de sols pauvres.

Son feuillage composé, léger et finement découpé, offre une ombre douce et mobile qui accompagne le jardin au fil du cycle des saisons. Au printemps, ses petites fleurs jaune pâle apportent une note lumineuse dans le jardin vivant, avant de laisser place à des gousses étroites contenant de petites graines. Dans un potager complice ou en bordure de terrain, sa présence bienveillante participe à la création d’un espace nourricier résilient, notamment grâce à son appartenance aux plantes de la famille des légumineuses.

Originating in temperate regions, the Danvers 126 carrot is an old variety renowned for its hardiness and mild flavor. Thanks to its ability to thrive in clay, compact, or shallow soils , it has earned a prominent place in organic vegetable gardens where conditions are not always ideal.

In the garden, its distinctive conical shape and dense, deep orange flesh make it a reliable and generous root vegetable, prized as much for its consistency as for its culinary qualities. Easy to grow, it offers an abundant harvest where other varieties struggle to take root.

This carrot embodies a beautiful balance between hardiness and productivity , ideal for gardeners who wish to cultivate simply, meaningfully, while working with nature rather than against it.

The Dolciva carrot is a variety prized for its very sweet flesh and fine texture. It forms regular, well-rounded, bright orange roots that develop harmoniously when the soil is well-prepared. Its mild and balanced flavor makes it a sought-after carrot, both raw and cooked.

In the garden, Dolciva stands out for its consistency. It prefers light, deep, and well-loosened soils where it can spread out freely. Grown under good conditions, it produces uniform roots that are not prone to deformation. Its growth is gradual, requiring patience and attention during the first few weeks.

This variety adapts well to cool to temperate climates. It tolerates cooler spring and autumn temperatures, allowing for staggered sowings and successive harvests. Harvested young, it is crisp and very sweet; left to mature, it develops a deeper flavor, ideal for cooking.

This mix of colorful carrots brings together a carefully selected blend of heirloom and modern varieties from different regions of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East , where carrot cultivation took root and flourished over time. It offers a vibrant palette of hues —sunny yellow, deep orange, wine red, intense purple, or pearly white—and a diversity of shapes and textures, from tapered tips to swollen necks.

In the garden, each sowing becomes a nourishing surprise , bringing resilience, beauty, and biodiversity beneath the soil surface. Ideal for loose, deep, and well-drained soils , this mix adapts easily to ecological conditions and integrates perfectly into a balanced crop rotation . Its abundance makes it an excellent choice for food crops , family gardens, or community gardens.

Originating in France, the 'Red Cored Chantenay' carrot is an heirloom variety distinguished by its light red core and sweet flesh. Traditionally cultivated for its hardiness and pronounced flavor, it now finds its place in organic vegetable gardens, where its stocky shape and contrasting color attract attention.

In the garden, this carrot offers a generous and reassuring character: it adapts to heavy soils and provides a reliable harvest in late summer. Its compact habit and dense foliage make it an ideal companion plant for diversifying crop rotations. Its color appeals to both gourmets and gardeners who appreciate natural beauty.

Originating in the Netherlands, the Scarlet Nantes carrot has won over North American gardeners with its elongated shape, tender flesh, and sweet taste. This traditional variety, known for its beautiful bright orange color, is a classic in the gourmet vegetable garden.

In the garden, it stands out for its hardiness and ease of cultivation. Its unassuming appearance underground belies its remarkable generosity, producing smooth, young roots ideal for cooking and preserving. It gently complements the cooler seasons and is particularly appealing to those who prefer sweet and crisp carrots.