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Semer, c’est poser un geste simple et ancien, à la portée de tous. C’est créer les conditions pour que la vie prenne forme, observer les premières feuilles apparaître, et tisser un lien plus intime avec son jardin.

Dans ce guide accessible et profondément ancré dans l’expérience terrain, Jean-François partage l’essentiel de son savoir-faire de semencier. De la sélection des semences parmi une grande diversité de variétés jusqu’au repiquage au potager, en passant par la lumière, l’arrosage et la santé des sols vivants, chaque étape est expliquée avec clarté et sens.

Un compagnon pour semer avec confiance.

Pensé pour les jardiniers d’ici, ce livre vous accompagne pas à pas pour structurer votre projet de jardin, comprendre votre environnement, prendre soin du sol et suivre l’évolution de vos cultures, au rythme des saisons et du climat québécois.

Take your gardening projects to the next level with ÉDAPHON Living Soil for Germination

We invite you to discover ÉDAPHON Living Soil for Germination, a remarkable innovation ready to maximize your horticultural projects. Composed entirely of natural ingredients, our soil provides a rich and fertile base for plant growth. It is specially designed to meet the criteria of demanding professionals.

You can also place a special order for the 2095 L big bag to be delivered to your home by writing to representant@ecoumene.com

Ready to use
All you need is water!
Everything is designed to allow you to grow your plants like a professional.

Preparing the potting soil
Moisten the potting soil in a container before putting it in the pot.
Fill the pot to within 2 cm of the top edge with moistened potting soil.

Sowing
Sow the seeds according to the instructions provided on the seed packets.

Watering
Gently water the soil to moisten the seeds.
Maintain constant humidity, without excess water, during germination.

Germination
Place the seeded pot in an environment conducive to germination.
Refer to the information provided on the seed packets for specific details for each species.

100% natural ingredients

Particle size: fine
Water retention: medium
Drainage capacity: low

Elevate your horticultural projects to the next level with ÉDAPHON living growing medium.

We invite you to discover ÉDAPHON, the all-purpose living potting mix for growing, transplanting, and repotting—a remarkable innovation ready to maximize your horticultural projects. Composed entirely of natural ingredients, our potting mix provides a rich and fertile base for plant growth. It is specially designed to meet the criteria of demanding professionals.

You can also place a special order for the 2095 L big bag to be delivered to your home by writing to representant@ecoumene.com

Ready to use
All you need is water!
Everything is designed to allow you to grow your plants like a professional.

Preparing the potting soil
Begin by evenly moistening the potting soil in a tray, ensuring it is neither too dry nor too wet. Then select a larger pot, suitable for the plant's future growth.

Transplanting and repotting
Transplant or repot plants according to their growth stage. Start with a base of potting soil in the container, gently place the plant inside, then fill in around the roots with more potting soil, gently firming it down for better root development.

Watering
Water the soil regularly, adapting the frequency and amount of water to the needs of the plants and their stages of growth.

Growth
Place the plants in an environment that promotes their growth, taking into account the specific needs of each species.

Warning
All-purpose potting soil for growth is not suitable for germination. The fertilizer load is too high.

100% natural ingredients

Particle size: extra coarse
Water retention: medium
Drainage capacity: high

Oats and field peas make a very interesting combination, as they both grow very quickly and are quite cold-hardy. This mixture provides excellent ground cover, making weed growth virtually impossible. As with oats, this mixture is ideally used for a period of two months, either before or after a main crop.

• Oats and peas grow in all types of soil. Germination takes between 5 and 14 days.
• They can be sown as soon as the soil can be worked in April and until the beginning of September in soil between 1 and 24 °C.
• They are sown broadcast and the plants are turned back into the soil as green manure after 30 to 65 days.

• Compared to oats, the root mass of peas is very small, but its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil is almost double.

• This mixture is well suited to cold conditions, but will not survive the winter.

• Seeding rate: 2 kg/100 ^m² – 4 lb/1000 sq ^ft

Clear and concise planting calendars for herbs and vegetables, suitable for both indoor and outdoor sowing. This tool is essential for gardening!

The herb and vegetable growing calendars are presented clearly and concisely, covering indoor and outdoor sowing, cold stratification, transplanting, planting and growing in the garden, harvest time, sun exposure, sowing depth, germination, soil temperature, spacing, plant height, and the number of days until harvest. Pictograms indicating ease of germination and cultivation, as well as those for edible flowers, container gardening, and many other plants, are also included.

Dimensions: 18"L x 12"H (double-sided)

Soil amendment for horticultural use, effective for 100 years !
To learn more, visit the Biochar page

Although this technique dates back more than 2500 years, contemporary agronomists have only recently discovered its immense potential. In our opinion, biochar is nothing less than the missing (and now found!) link in living soils .

Optimal ratio to be achieved gradually (1 to 5 years), according to several application methods: 1 kg/1 m2 of soil (consult the application guide ).

Fine particle size is more easily introduced into small or narrow containers (in multi-cell trays, for example) and is recommended for "living mixtures" (biochar + compost).

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Consult the certificate of conformity issued by Québec Vrai.

• Increases microbial activity
• Promotes greater soil fertility
• Contributes to water retention
• Improves plant germination
• Stimulates plant growth

Consult the Application Guide – PDF document

• The ultra-porous structure of the carbonized residues of biochar acts like a sponge, trapping nutrients very effectively, retaining water and promoting the maintenance of microorganisms essential to a living soil.
• Biochar represents a future solution for sustainably improving the yield of agricultural land, in addition to being an excellent way to sequester carbon in the soil.

Visit the Biochar page to learn more.

Buckwheat is very well adapted to poor soils and is renowned for its excellent weed-suppressing properties. Its rapid growth makes it a perfect choice for use before or after the main crop, as it can be plowed into the soil after only 30 to 40 days, which coincides with the start of its flowering.

• Buckwheat, used as a green manure, takes 30 to 65 days to grow. Its well-branched root system allows for good structuring of the top few centimeters of soil.
• This plant is a phosphorus extractor that purifies the soil.
• The most effective green manure for smothering weeds.
• Very sensitive to cold, buckwheat must be sown once the risk of frost has passed (from the beginning of June to the end of July in soil at 15-25 °C).
• The seeds germinate in 2 to 6 days and the plants are returned to the soil as green manure after 30 to 65 days.
• Although its flowers attract many beneficial insects, it is best to bury them when they appear to prevent them from making seeds.
• Seeding rate: 2 kg/100 ^m² – 4 lb/1000 sq ^ft

This complete and perfectly balanced fertilizer is ideal for the abundant production of fruits and vegetables.

• Natural fertilizer made from snow crab meal, seaweed and alfalfa
• NPK 4-1-9
• Contains all the essential elements for growth
• Product not soluble in water that must be mixed with the soil
• Product approved for organic farming by Québec Vrai
• Product included in the MAPAQ biological inputs manual.

Insect frass fertilizer is an effective biostimulant that increases and improves the microbiology and fertility of your soil. It's a valuable addition to your vegetable plants for significantly improved growth and yields.

In a way, frass allows you to unleash the superpowers of insects in your vegetable garden!

Organic product approved by Ecocert: 

• composed of 100% soldier fly larvae manure;
• contains insect chitin and microorganisms which improves the microbiology and fertility of the soil, plants and their growth;
• Made in Quebec;
• derived from the circular economy.

Application:
It can be mixed directly into the soil or applied to the surface to dissolve slowly. Frass is well-suited for growing in vegetable or fruit gardens, as well as for market gardening. In fact, it can be used virtually anywhere in a garden.

How to use it? Consult the online application guide!

Conservation :
Store in its packaging, in a cool, dry place.

Tansy-leaved phacelia is a very versatile herbaceous annual used as an ornamental and bee-friendly plant, but also as a green manure, cover crop, or forage crop! Highly adaptable, it grows in semi-arid to humid climates, by the sea as well as inland and in the mountains. It prefers light and rather dry soils, but tolerates different soil types.

• Its extensive root system helps to improve soil structure, particularly in the case of compacted soils (unstable, rather silty soils and compacted clay soils whose surface cracks when drying).
• Early sowings yield up to 4.5 t/ha of vegetative biomass, while late sowings yield only about 1.25 t/ha.
• It is sown from the end of April to the beginning of June, depending on the region, because the soil temperature must be maintained between 13 and 18 °C for good germination.
• Phacelia is sown at a rate of 10-15 kg/ha at a depth of 0.5 cm. A good seedbed is prepared and then covered with soil. Small plots can be broadcast and then covered with a layer of soil, but for larger plots, it is better to use a vegetable seed drill.
• Especially in dry weather, rolling the plot after sowing is strongly recommended.
• Phacelia can also be sown in association with buckwheat at a rate of 8 kg/ha of phacelia to 40 kg/ha of buckwheat.
• Because of its ability to attract beneficial insects and improve soil health, phacelia can help reduce the incidence of certain diseases and pests.

This complete and perfectly balanced fertilizer is ideal for optimal and abundant foliage growth.

• Natural fertilizer made from snow crab meal, seaweed and alfalfa
• NPK 6-1-5 or NPK 5-2-6
• Contains all the essential elements for growth.
• Twice as much foliage with just one application!
• Product not soluble in water that must be mixed with the soil
• Product approved for organic farming by Québec Vrai
• Product included in the MAPAQ biological inputs manual.

MIX Boost is an all-purpose fertilizer made with 7 natural ingredients that increases soil fertility. For gardeners who want more flowers, more fruit, and abundant harvests.

• Blend of 7 natural mineral and organic ingredients: fish bone meal, alfalfa meal, soy meal, shrimp meal, fossil bone, soapstone, and OMRI potassium sulfate
• NPK 3.5-9-4; also contains calcium (8.2%), magnesium (2%)
• Fine granular fertilizer for all purposes, insoluble in water, to be incorporated into the soil
• Nutrient release over up to approximately 45 days
• Complete and balanced, it is perfect for poor soils and container gardening
• It helps to stimulate the biological activity of soil microorganisms
• Contains neither manure nor industrial livestock by-products
• Promotes growth, flowering and fruiting
• In spring, activate soil life by adding 600g of MIX Boost, compost, and mycorrhizae.
• Approved for organic production
• For more information, see the product page on the Carence website.

Good air circulation accounts for 80% of successful sowing, particularly by preventing damping-off. Therefore, purchasing a fan isn't really an expense: by reducing losses and achieving better harvests, you'll recoup your investment in the first year!

• A clip-on model that easily attaches to a table or tablet.
• Clamp opening of 1 1/8 in (2.86 cm)
• The pliers jaws are equipped with rubber protectors.
• 6-inch diameter fan with plastic grille
• 2 speeds

Advantages of ventilation:

• Stems that are much more robust and less brittle.
• Acclimating to the outdoors is much easier and faster.
• More resistant plants that adapt better to external conditions with an almost zero mortality rate.
• Faster establishment in the vegetable garden for an earlier harvest.
• Ventilation during the early stages of development generally results in more productive plants.

This heating mat raises the soil temperature by 5°C to 10°C above the ambient air temperature. It is essential for improving seed germination and the growth of vegetable plants native to warm climates.

• Improved multi-layered, water-resistant version, more durable, reliable and safe.
• Creates a greenhouse-like environment, especially when used with a humidity dome .
• Promotes the germination of tropical species and stimulates root growth to obtain more vigorous plants.
• Use with a thermostat to maintain a uniform temperature ( thermostat sold separately).
• Lighting, watering and planting advice printed on the mat.
• The only heated mat on the market that carries the UL safety label.
• 120-volt power cord, 6 ft (1.8 m) long.
• Available in 3 formats:
• 9 in. x 19.5 in. (24 cm x 49 cm)
• 20 in x 20 in (50 cm x 50 cm)
• 20 in x 48 in (50 cm x 120 cm)
• 1-year limited warranty by Hydrofarm.
  Consult the manufacturer's instructions and information.

This lamp is ideal for sowing seeds, taking cuttings, and growing young plants. It replaces the lamps in SunBlaster lighting systems with T5HO ballasts.

• The 6400K lamp coupled with the T5HO electronic ballast offers very high efficiency for photosynthesis production with light wavelengths between 435 nm and 615 nm (optimal photosynthesis occurs between 435 and 680 nm).
• Because it does not give off heat, it can be placed 15 cm above the foliage to maximize growth.
• Useful lifespan of 10,000 hours
• Luminous flux of 3730 lumens
• Color temperature of 6400 kelvins
• 1-year limited warranty by Sunblaster.
  Consult the manufacturer's instructions and information.

A piston sprayer is chosen for all applications requiring spraying over a significant area. The piston pump in this type of sprayer maintains spray pressure for a certain time, resulting in less hand fatigue than a trigger sprayer.

• Jet locking system for added comfort.
• Plastic reservoir equipped with a safety valve.
• Adjustable nozzle allowing you to switch from a fine mist to a spray of large drops in no time.
• Ideal for:
  • Moisten the surface of the potting soil before sowing.
  • Refresh the young shoots in hot weather
  • Keep the cuttings moist during rooting.
  • Apply a seaweed-based foliar fertilizer to the young plants
  • Apply a treatment with a biological insecticide or fungicide
  • Spray the foliage of houseplants in the house.
• To avoid damaging the pump, always release the pressure in the tank after each use.
• Also, thoroughly rinse the tank and pump with clean water after using the sprayer with fertilizer, fungicide or insecticide.

Oats are a grass well-adapted to cold conditions and grow in all types of soil. Like other grasses, they effectively suppress weeds, which struggle to establish themselves. Their deep roots improve soil structure and water penetration, in addition to providing a valuable source of organic matter.

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• Oats are a fast-growing cereal that thrives in all types of soil. Germination takes place between 5 and 14 days.
• It can be sown as soon as the soil can be worked in April and until the beginning of September in soil between 1 and 24 °C.
• It is sown broadcast and the plants are turned back into the soil as green manure after 30 to 65 days.
• It is well adapted to cold conditions, but does not survive the winter.
• Seeding rate: 2 kg/100 ^m² – 4 lb/1000 sq ^ft

A cousin of the broad bean, the fava bean originates from ancient Egypt, where it was among the first cultivated plant species. The Greek philosopher Pythagoras and his followers forbade themselves from consuming its beans, considering them to be of the same substance used to create human beings. It was said that the beans served as a place of transmigration for souls and that eating them was tantamount to feeding on the dead. Legend has it that Pythagoras was overtaken and killed by his enemies because he refused to flee through a field of fava beans!

• The broad bean is very resistant to cold and tolerates poor or clay soils and high levels of mineral salts.
• Its pea-like pods have been part of the human diet for millennia, as a vegetable or as flour.
• They are also valued in animal feed, but the plant itself is a champion at enriching the soil with nitrogen.
• It can be sown as soon as the soil can be worked in April and until the beginning of September, in soil between 1 and 24 °C.
• The seeds germinate in just 3 to 6 days.

• It is sown in furrows 2-3 cm deep, leaving ± 10 cm between plants.
• The plants are returned to the soil as green manure after 30 to 65 days.

• Sowing rate: 250 g/12.5 ^m²
• Sowing rate: 1 kg/50 ^m²
• Sowing rate: 1.5 kg/75 ^m²

ECO-RUSTIK^® PAPILLONS & OISEAUX d’HERBIONIK

Métamorphosez votre jardin agrémentant d’une touche ensoleillée vos terrasses, plates-bandes et champs fleuris.

Chaque mélange de semences florales se révèlera être un véritable éveil pour les sens, ponctuant votre espace nature de parfums délicats et de couleurs vivifiantes.

Ce mélange de 15 fleurs sauvages aux parfums attire les papillons et oiseaux pour le plus grand plaisir des jardiniers et des enfants, en plus de rehausser la beauté du paysage.

Source d’économie: Gain de temps grâce au semis direct et pratique.

Contribution à la gestion durable et favorisent la biodiversité: Favorise la diversité animale (insectes & papillons) et végétale.

Favorisent le retour de la nature en ville: Halte à la monotonie, évolue en couleur et en hauteur au cours de l’été.

1 kg contient: 125 g de fleurs sauvages et 875 g de substrat.

175 g contient: 25 g de fleurs sauvages et 150 g d’écales de sarrasin.

Couverture nouveau semis : 1 kg couvre 25 m2 / 265 pi2

Couverture nouveau semis : 175 g couvre 5 m2 / 50 pi2

Recette:
15 % Cynoglossum amabile
15% Tropaeolum incarbatum
10% Cosmos bipinnatus
10% Gypsophila elegans
10% Lupinus perennis
10% Trifolium incarnatum
7% Zinnia elegans
5% Lavatera trimestris
3% Delphinium consolida
3% Echinacea purpurea
3% Lobularia maritima
3% Papaver rhoeas
3% Silene armeria
2% Rudbeckia hirta

A versatile mix that can be used in your vegetable garden or on a larger area (fields).

• Contains various green manures to revitalize your soil.
• Use at the beginning of the season, following a crop or in the fall.
• Competes with unwanted weeds.
• Improves soil structure with a significant supply of organic matter and humus.
• Deep roots that aerate and limit erosion.
• Revitalizes the soil while promoting beneficial root biology.

Coverage for new sowing: 5 kg covers 760 ^m² / 8180 sq ^ft