Seeds

Native to Mexico , Cosmos 'Bright Lights' has become a favorite in gardens worldwide thanks to its vibrant blooms and generous nature . This variety bursts forth in a luminous palette of yellows, oranges, and deep oranges , evoking foliage in the sunlight. It flowers from summer until the first frosts and attracts an abundance of bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects , thus enhancing the garden's ecological vitality.

In the garden, Cosmos 'Bright Lights' has a graceful, slender habit , swaying elegantly in the breeze. It is easy to grow : it thrives in poor to moderately fertile soils , requires little maintenance, and thrives on minimal care to provide continuous flowering . Its presence promotes ecological resilience by supporting biodiversity and deterring certain pests.

The delicate flowers of the cosmos are veritable pollinator magnets , and the 'Kiiro' cultivar is no exception. Introduced in 2019 , this variety is distinguished by its very pale yellow flowers , with petals slightly tinged with peach on the reverse , which bloom elegantly at the top of slender stems that can reach 1.2 m .

Flowering begins as early as July and continues until October , ensuring a continuous presence in the garden and effective pollination. Its appeal to bees and beneficial insects makes it a valuable ally for vibrant gardens.

Undemanding, the 'Kiiro' cosmos prefers light, well-drained, and infertile soils . In overly rich soil, it tends to produce more foliage at the expense of flowers. Planted in full sun, it offers an airy and poetic display throughout the summer.

The Sea Shells cosmos is a unique ornamental variety, immediately recognizable by the tubular shape of its petals, reminiscent of delicate seashells. This singularity gives it a graphic and poetic character, while retaining the airy grace typical of cosmos.

The plant develops finely cut, light and airy foliage, which perfectly showcases the flowers borne on long, slender stems. The flowers appear abundantly throughout the summer, in a palette of tones ranging from pure white to soft pink, sometimes slightly more intense.

In the garden, Sea Shells is easy to grow. Undemanding, it adapts well to ordinary soils and prefers sunny locations. Its steady growth and long flowering period make it an excellent plant for borders, wildflower meadows, or naturalistic gardens. It sometimes self-seeds when conditions are right.

In the ecumene, the Sea Shells cosmos is perceived as a plant of lightness and expression. It reminds us that the garden can also be a space of surprise and fantasy, where form matters as much as color.

Native to Mexico , Cosmos 'Sensation' has quickly become a must-have flower in summer gardens , thanks to its abundant blooms , its vibrant palette of pink, red, and white hues , and its easy-to-grow nature . It embodies simple grace and delicate movement , brightening flowerbeds and borders from July to October .

Its light flowers with toothed petals radiate around a vibrant yellow center , and sway with the wind, attracting a host of pollinators : bees, butterflies, but also helpers like the green lacewing , whose larvae are formidable predators of aphids, scale insects and thrips – a valuable asset for gardens using biological pest control .

Originating in Japan, the Black Futsu squash is a traditional variety prized for its hardiness and excellent storage qualities. Its matte black, slightly rough skin encases a dense and flavorful flesh that is suitable for both cooking and winter preservation.

In the garden, this squash stands out with its spreading, vigorous growth habit, offering abundant fruit at the end of summer. It is a generous partner for gardeners seeking to combine sustainable production with mild flavors. Its tough skin contributes to its longevity in the cellar, a valuable ally for overwintering in the heart of a bountiful garden.

Originating from the highlands of Guatemala, the Blue Guatemalan Squash stands out as a traditional variety with ancient roots. Its thick-skinned, deep blue-grey fruit evokes robustness and longevity, reflecting a mountainous terroir where the seasons are distinct.

In the garden, it spreads with a vigorous, creeping habit, producing dense, sweet fruits with firm flesh, ideal for winter storage. A generous and hardy plant, it reliably accompanies gardeners seeking diversity and authentic flavors.

Native to North America and belonging to the species Cucurbita moschata , the Butternut Violina (also called "Violina Rugosa" in Italy) is a fascinating blend of heritage and performance. This heirloom variety owes its name to its violin-like shape with its thick curves, and to the delicate apricot-colored flesh that literally melts on the tongue.

Historically cultivated in the gardens of the northeastern United States, then enthusiastically adopted in Mediterranean regions and more recently in Quebec, it embodies a valuable adaptive diversity. The Violina is perfectly suited to a kitchen garden or family garden thanks to its vigor, its ability to store well throughout the winter, and its capacity to feed a household with a single fruit.

In the garden, its ample foliage covers the ground and suppresses weeds, while its ribbed, drooping fruits ripen slowly in the sun. Its cycle is long, but its reward is exceptional. A true ambassador of late harvests, it accompanies the end of the seasons and allows gardeners to extend the magic of the vegetable garden right into the winter kitchen.

The Canada Crookneck squash is an heirloom variety steeped in history, its roots stretching far beyond its first commercial description. While first described in the United States in 1834 by Boston seed merchant Charles H. Hovey, it is highly likely that it was cultivated in Quebec well before that date, as the Iroquois were already growing it before the 1700s. This deep historical connection gives the variety significant heritage value, closely linked to North American agricultural knowledge.

The plant produces elongated, beige fruits that can reach up to 30 cm in length. It is easily recognizable by the curved tip of its stem, forming a characteristic hook that gives the variety its name. Some variability in fruit shape is perfectly normal, a common trait among older, non-standardized varieties, reflecting their genetic diversity.

In the garden, Canada Crookneck develops vigorous, trailing plants that require space and stress-free growth. It appreciates warmth and rich, well-drained soil, but is more tolerant than many other squashes of varying weather conditions, especially late in the season. Harvested at maturity, it offers a bright orange, dense, and flavorful flesh.

In the kitchen, this squash is equally suitable for eating raw, grated or in salads, as it is for cooked preparations. Once cooked, its flesh becomes tender and develops a pleasant sweetness, making it suitable for both simple dishes and more elaborate recipes.

In the local world, the Canada Crookneck squash is seen as a plant of continuity and transmission. It embodies the link between Indigenous cultures, gardeners of yesterday and those of today, reminding us that some varieties survive through the centuries because they know how to adapt, nourish, and tell a story.

Native to the Americas, the Delicata squash is as charming for its elegant appearance as for its sweet and comforting flavor . Its thin skin, striped with cream and olive green , reveals a golden-yellow flesh with a subtle nutty taste . Prized in traditional vegetable gardens for its earliness and unique aromatic profile , it is now making a strong comeback in kitchen gardens seeking hardy and compact varieties.

In the garden, Delicata has a compact, creeping habit , perfect for ground cover or as part of a companion planting scheme. Its rapid growth and short growing cycle allow for harvests from late summer until the first frosts. It adapts well to temperate climates and is easy to grow even in small spaces. Its dense foliage suppresses weeds, and its abundant flowering attracts bees and other pollinators.

The Tuffy pepper squash is an acorn-type variety selected for kitchen gardens and small vegetable patches. It produces individual, ribbed fruits that ripen to a typical pepper squash color, ready for autumn cooking. Each plant, started in spring in suitable soil, develops long, creeping stems that provide good ground cover.

In the garden, Tuffy stands out for its good productivity and consistent fruit shape. It thrives in the summer heat and light to complete its life cycle, before offering, at the end of the season, squash perfectly suited for roasting and comfort food. In a harmonious garden, it deserves a sunny spot and should be patiently cared for throughout the seasons.

Native to North America , the Ponca Baby Butternut squash is a variety of butternut squash prized for its small size, vigor, and naturally sweet flavor . Named in honor of the Ponca people , it embodies a cultural heritage rooted in the subsistence gardens of the Great Plains. Its compact shape , smooth beige skin , and melting orange flesh make it a valuable food source in climates with short growing seasons.

In the garden, it exhibits rapid and robust growth , adapting well to both open spaces and small vegetable patches. One of the most appreciated traits of this variety is its natural diversity of sizes : small, medium, and large fruits coexist on the same plant , allowing for harvesting as needed—for a daily meal or for preserving. This advantage makes it a versatile variety , well-suited to the needs of families , whether for a quick meal or for winter storage.

Easy to grow, the Ponca offers a generous and early harvest , ideal for organic vegetable gardens. Roasted, in a gratin, in soup, or mashed, its dense, sweet flesh fully reveals the warm flavors of autumn. Its good winter storage capacity makes it a valuable ally for self-sufficient kitchens.

Originating in Japan , the Red Kuri squash , also known as Hokkaido squash , delights gardens and kitchens with its heart shape and vibrant orange-red hue . This heirloom variety is prized for its dense, sweet flesh and delicate chestnut flavor , making it an undisputed star of autumn recipes.

In the garden, Red Kuri offers a generous, creeping habit , covering the ground with its broad leaves and producing beautiful, late-ripening fruit , harvested as autumn approaches. It adapts well to temperate climates, withstands summer variations, and stands out for its remarkable storage capacity —sometimes until spring, without any loss of taste or texture.

Native to North America, spaghetti squash is a fascinating variety that has become a staple in modern kitchens thanks to its striking stringy flesh. From the moment it's harvested, this squash reveals a unique culinary treasure: a pulp that, once cooked, separates into long, spaghetti-like strands, offering a plant-based alternative to traditional pasta.

In the garden, it flourishes as long, vigorous vines, generously spreading its stems, often adorned with bright yellow flowers. Robust and hardy, it integrates naturally into summer and autumn vegetable plots, bringing both abundance and originality to the harvest. A valued companion plant, it plays an essential role in crop rotation while offering a unique flavor and visual appeal to the plate.

Originating in Italy , the Costata Romanesco zucchini is an heirloom variety with an elegantly ribbed shape that evokes rustic markets and the bountiful gardens of the Mediterranean basin. Highly prized for its tender flesh with a mild and fragrant flavor , it holds a place of honor in Italian cuisine, whether roasted, stuffed, sautéed, or eaten raw in salads .

In the garden, it stands out for its compact, bushy habit , vigorous foliage , and ease of cultivation , even in more temperate climates. Its light green skin, marbled with dark streaks, gives it not only a distinctive appearance but also makes it suitable for cooking . It produces abundantly throughout the summer , and its young fruits can be harvested early for delicate and easily digestible dishes.

Rustic, productive, and rooted in a living tradition, Costata Romanesco is a valuable ally for organic vegetable gardens . It inspires simple, fresh, and colorful cooking, while nourishing the garden and the family with elegance and generosity .

The Dark Green courgette is a classic and reliable variety, known for its productivity and the uniformity of its fruit. It produces elongated, smooth courgettes of a uniform dark green color, with firm and tender flesh when harvested young.

The plant develops a vigorous, bushy habit, quickly producing numerous flowers followed by abundant fruit. This prolific yield makes it an ideal zucchini for family vegetable gardens, where harvests follow one another throughout the summer season.

In the garden, Dark Green thrives in warmth, full sun, and rich, well-drained soil. Steady growth, supported by consistent watering, results in straight, flavorful fruit with no bitterness. Frequent harvesting encourages continuous production and maintains fruit quality.

In the ecumene, the Dark Green courgette is seen as a plant of abundance and sharing. It embodies the quintessential summer vegetable garden, one overflowing with harvests and inviting cooking, preserving, and giving away.

Originating from the Genoa region of Italy , the Genovese zucchini embodies the Mediterranean tradition of a simple, productive, and flavorful vegetable garden. Cultivated for decades in the Genoese countryside , it is now prized for its firm, tender white flesh and delicate taste , even when the fruits are harvested at a more advanced stage.

Its elongated fruits , 10 to 18 cm long , are recognizable by their thin, light green skin marbled with greyish spots , making them easy to prepare in cooking. Their texture remains pleasant , even after they have grown a little larger, which makes it a versatile and forgiving variety for the gardener who forages.

The Genovese variety is distinguished by its bushy, open habit , which facilitates harvesting and limits fungal diseases. It exhibits vigorous growth and sustained production throughout the summer , making it a reliable choice for organic vegetable gardens and varied crop rotations.

Undemanding, it thrives in rich, well-drained soil , in full sun , and generously offers its fruits under a beautiful , dense foliage that covers the ground and retains moisture.

Originally from Central America, the yellow zucchini quickly became a favorite in European vegetable gardens thanks to its vibrant color and delicate flavor. This variety brightens flowerbeds with its brilliant yellow, bringing a cheerful touch and a mild taste that appeals to both cooks and gardeners who love diversity.

In the garden, it proves vigorous and generous, producing abundantly from the warmer months onwards. Its tender flesh is a welcome addition to summer dishes, while its spreading habit and broad leaves provide good ground cover, helping to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Originally from the Americas, the pattypan squash has become a cheerful and generous companion in our vegetable gardens. Its saucer-shaped fruits, often yellow or green, herald summer and its delicious bounty. The pattypan squash, also called "pattypan squash zucchini," is prized for its tender, slightly sweet flesh, which reveals its full finesse in cooking.

In the garden, this variety displays a compact and vigorous habit, thriving in generous sunshine with leaves that are sometimes finely cut. A robust plant, it offers a regular harvest that delights gardeners with its ease of cultivation and abundance.

An ideal companion for organic vegetable gardens, it supports biodiversity by attracting pollinators and beneficial insects, while blending harmoniously with other crops thanks to its protective foliage.

Originating in the South of France, the Round Courgette of Nice has naturally found its place in kitchen gardens, where its round, light green fruit has long been a staple in stuffed vegetable recipes. An old variety of courgette, it forms bushy plants that thrive in warm, fertile soil, helping to create a bountiful garden.

In the vegetable garden, this zucchini quickly produces a succession of round fruits, generally harvested young when their tender skin and delicate flesh are at their best. In a harmonious garden, it thrives alongside other summer vegetables and, with its foliage, helps to cover the soil and retain moisture. It is a reliable plant, productive throughout the growing season when harvested regularly.

An old variety originating from the Middle East and widespread in Europe for centuries, curly garden cress is appealing for its very cut, light and bright foliage , and its refreshingly tangy taste .

This is an ultra-fast growing annual , ready to harvest just 3 to 4 weeks after sowing . It prefers moist, well-drained soil and requires regular watering to prevent bolting. It adapts well to container gardening, whether in borders or raised beds , and thrives even in urban environments. Its discreet flowers attract pollinators, and its foliage adds depth and variety to the light planting layers in a garden.