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Native to the temperate regions of Europe , this hardy and wild perennial is emblematic of open meadows, embankments and forest edges . It is distinguished by its deep purple, almost black flowers , borne on robust stems of 30 to 75 cm , and its finely cut foliage .

Its bushy habit , its ability to adapt to poor soils, and its ease of self-seeding make it a reliable and self-sufficient companion in ecological gardens , naturalistic borders, or wildflower meadows. Its extended summer flowering , from June to September, attracts a wide variety of pollinators , including bees, bumblebees, and butterflies .

Generous, discreet but striking, it fits harmoniously into a living garden where biodiversity reigns supreme .

The pretty green leaves with their bright red petioles will add color to your meals while providing you with their anti-cancer properties. Your cardiovascular system will thank you too!

Delicious beetroot flavor, sweeter and less earthy.

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Information table for successfully growing seedlings in potting soil:

• Variety: Bull Blood Beetroot
• Family: Amaranthaceae
• Suggested growing method: Potting soil
• Standard quantity (g)*: 15-20g
• Soaking time: 12 hours
• Germination time: 5-7 days
• Growth time: 18-21 days

* for a 10″ x 20″ tabletop

Source: Germina

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Photo credit: Caroline Dostie and Point-Virgule

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Akarenso spinach is immediately distinguished by the depth of its color. Its smooth leaves, ranging from burgundy red to dark purple, bring a rare visual intensity to the vegetable garden. From the first cool days of spring or at the end of summer, it attracts the eye and promises a season of nuanced beauty.

Originating in Japan, Akarenso is a traditional variety prized for its colorful foliage and mild flavor. Unlike some hardier spinach varieties, it has a more delicate temperament. Its full potential is realized when conditions are stable and well-controlled.

In the field, our trials have revealed that Akarenso performs best when grown in containers . This method allows for finer control of soil moisture, a key factor for this variety. In tubs or pots, it develops more uniform foliage, more intense color, and consistent growth, sometimes offering surprising results in both appearance and taste.

In open ground, when climatic conditions become variable—alternating rain, drought, or unstable temperatures— Akarenso can be more temperamental. Less robust than other spinach varieties, it then struggles to fully express its distinctive characteristics, both in vigor and color. This is not a weakness in itself, but rather an indication of a sensitive plant that requires an environment consistent with its nature.

Cultivating Akarenso therefore means accepting a more attentive relationship. In return, when offered controlled conditions and living soil, it reveals remarkable beauty and gentleness, transforming a simple container into a true botanical jewel.

Originating from Sichuan, China , the Halfmoon China is an heirloom beefsteak tomato variety, selected for its delicate colors and rich flesh. Its generous, flattened, slightly ribbed fruits turn a very pale yellow, almost ivory, with pinkish highlights when fully ripe, evoking the light of a calm evening.

In a thriving and well-tended vegetable garden , this vigorous, indeterminate plant requires space, support, and attention . Production occurs in irregular but generous waves until the first frosts. It fits naturally into an approach to sustainable gardening , where each harvest becomes a moment of wonder.

Native to the mountainous regions of South America, the tamarillo ( Solanum betaceum ), also known as the tree tomato, has found a special place in ecological gardens with cooler climates thanks to its dwarf form. The dwarf tamarillo retains all the charm of the species – its fruit-bearing shrub appearance, broad leaves, and colorful fruit – but in a more compact size, suitable for small spaces and container gardening.

In a sheltered spot, against a warm wall or in a greenhouse, it develops a branching habit and tender green foliage that immediately evoke the atmosphere of a small subtropical garden. Its clusters of flowers give way to ovoid fruits, yellow, orange, or red depending on the variety, which ripen when the warm weather lingers. In the spirit of a living garden, the dwarf tamarillo invites us to observe the cycle of seasons in a new way: started in a warm environment and nurtured with patience, it offers in return an unusual harvest and a unique presence in the ecosystem of the edible garden.

When grown as a green manure, rye effectively prevents leaching, protects the soil from wind and water erosion, and improves soil structure. It can be sown on any available plot. However, the Guide to Comprehensive Management of Organic and Diversified Market Gardens* cautions against sowing too soon after the rye has been destroyed: “Based on field observations, rye destroyed in the spring appears to have an allelopathic effect on corn. It is therefore highly likely that this effect also exists for certain vegetables.”

* Guide to the overall management of organic and diversified market garden farms by Bio-Action, Équiterre 2009

• Rye has an impressive fibrous root system.
• This biennial variety survives the rigors of winter and uses soil moisture early in spring for rapid growth.
• The seeds are sown broadcast on any free plot from the beginning of September to the end of October and germinate in 3 to 6 days (soil temperature between 1 and 20 °C).
• The young plants are buried the following spring, 2 to 3 weeks before the establishment of vegetable crops.
• Burying them is more difficult when they are cut down at full maturity.
• Seeding rate: 2 kg/100 ^m² – 4 lb/1000 sq ^ft

Originating from European vegetable gardening traditions and once prized by Celtic and Germanic peoples, Hoffman's Schwarze scorzonera —also known as black salsify—is a long, cylindrical root with black skin and a white core. This root vegetable, long associated with winter vegetable gardens and folk remedies, is now regaining its place in gardens that respect the seasons, traditions, and biodiversity.

In a fertile environment , it grows slowly, requiring patience and attention, but amply rewards the gardener with its vigor and the quality of its roots. It appreciates welcoming, deep, and well-loosened soil in a quiet, sunny spot. Perennial in zone 5, it can be left in the ground for harvesting as needed, particularly after the first frosts, which soften its flavor. Its upright, bluish-green foliage elegantly complements the paths of the autumn vegetable garden.

Scorzonera fits into a respectful approach , renewing species long neglected in favor of a diversified, local and seasonal diet.

In the garden, this perennial, cultivated as a biennial, settles in quietly, forming a rosette of elongated green leaves, while its roots grow deep into the welcoming soil. It thrives in a nurturing space where consistency is key: spring sowing, minimal maintenance, and then a late harvest. By leaving a few plants in place, its yellow flowers, similar to those of salsify, can be discovered throughout the seasons, attracting pollinating insects and contributing to the garden's harmonious appearance.

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

Sunberry nightshade is a unique annual plant, long overlooked, but now appreciated for its abundance and culinary uses. Selected in 1909 by the renowned horticulturist Luther Burbank, it was developed specifically to offer a nightshade with edible fruit , unlike the toxic black nightshade, which it closely resembles.

The plant forms a compact and vigorous bushy habit, growing rapidly to about 50 cm in height. It produces an abundance of small, round, dark bluish-purple fruits with a matte appearance, clustered in bunches. These fruits are only edible when fully ripe , at which stage they develop a sweet and pleasant flavor.

In the garden, Sunberry proves surprisingly adaptable. It grows in most soil types, without any particular requirements, and gets off to a quick start once established. Its production is early and sustained, and the plant can sometimes self-seed when conditions are right.

Native to the temperate regions of Europe, the Olympian Mullein (Verbascum olympicum) enchants wild gardens and flower meadows with its imposing stature and sunny blooms. This robust plant, with its upright flower stalks laden with bright yellow corollas, acts as a silent guardian of dry, well-drained soils.

In the garden, the Olympia mullein acts as a living sentinel, providing height and light. Its long flowering period attracts pollinators and butterflies, thus contributing to local biodiversity. It proves useful in natural landscaping, nectar-rich borders, and even as a traditional medicinal plant in some European cultures, valued for its mucilage-rich inflorescences.

It is a generous and undemanding presence, which integrates with finesse into an écoumene garden, contributing to the resilience of the environment with simplicity and brilliance.

Originating from the steppes and plains of Eurasia, Moldavian balm ( Dracocephalum moldavica ) discreetly establishes itself in the garden, offering its aromatic, lemon-scented foliage and surprisingly abundant blue-violet flowers. In a sunny corner of the vegetable patch or along a path, it creates a light yet distinct presence for a season, faithful to the age-old practices of harvesting and making herbal teas.

Its upright stems bear slightly toothed green leaves, and its flowering spikes of two-lipped flowers attract bees and other pollinators throughout the summer. In a garden in harmony with nature, Moldavian balm thus becomes an ally for the soil, biodiversity, and the table, where its leaves flavor infusions and simple culinary preparations.

Developed through careful selection for its robustness, this head lettuce is distinguished by its compact, uniform head and crisp, bright green leaves. Pablo is a reliable variety that naturally finds its place in gardens committed to sustainable practices, offering easy cultivation.

In the garden, it proves generous and consistent. Resistant to bolting and unpredictable weather, it flexibly supports successive sowings throughout the growing season. Its dense, slightly open habit promotes healthy, airy growth. A valuable ally for self-sufficient, edible gardens.

Earthworm castings (Organic Vermicompost Biocompost) are ideal for indoor use, as they are virtually odorless and their fine texture easily incorporates into potting soils. They are also suitable for plants in vegetable gardens, flower beds, and lawns.

• Transplanting, repotting and preparing planters: Mix one part worm manure with 3 parts commercial potting soil.
• Sowing: Once your seeds are placed in the furrows, sprinkle them with worm manure (5 mm) then close the furrows with soil.
• Transplanting in the garden: Place a large handful of worm manure in the hole before putting the plant in.
• Shrubs, vines, perennials, etc.: Sprinkle 5 mm of worm manure at the base of the plants every two months.
• Planters, flower pots, and houseplants: Pour 2 cm of potting soil into the bottom of the container and mix in a handful of worm castings. Then, every two months, sprinkle 5 mm of worm castings over the surface of the soil before watering.
• Lawn: In spring, mid-summer and when closing the field in autumn, sprinkle about 2 L of worm manure per ^m2 of lawn.
• Laying turf rolls: For faster rooting, spread about 2 L of worm manure per ^m2 , lay the turf rolls and sprinkle the rolls with about 2 L of worm manure per ^m2 .
• Manure juice: Once a week, add a handful of worm manure to 5 or 10 liters of water, mix everything together and let it steep for about 8 hours before using the resulting juice to water your plants.
• Lawn repair: When yellow patches appear on the lawn, sprinkle them generously with worm manure and water them with compost juice.
• NPK: 1-0.5-1
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Collard cabbage , also known as collard greens or rosette cabbage , is one of the oldest members of the large Brassicaceae family. The 'Morris Heading' variety, introduced in 1919 by the Morris Plant Farm in North Carolina, is now recognized as a traditional North American variety , robust, prolific, and well-suited to temperate climates.

This leafy vegetable is distinguished by its large, thick, blue-green, slightly crinkled leaves , rich in antioxidants, fiber, and micronutrients . It forms semi-compact heads reminiscent of a loose cabbage, while retaining the tiered structure of collard greens. Cold-resistant , it tolerates cooler seasons very well and improves after the first frosts, which soften its texture and enhance its slightly sweet flavor .

Developed through artisanal selection in Washington State (USA) by seed producer and breeder John Navazio, and even named in homage to the town of Bellingham ("Bellesque") where it originated, this chicory was designed to thrive in cool, humid climates . It forms a compact, curly rosette , light green with white veins, and a heart that naturally whitens. Its mild flavor, balanced with a touch of bitterness, makes it a choice salad green for autumn harvests.

Like other curly endives, it thrives in a sunny to partially shaded location and prefers loose, rich, well-drained soil. Hardy down to -1°C , it is sown in late summer for a harvest before the onset of severe frost. With low disease resistance, it is ideal for cooler-season vegetable gardens .

At Écoumène, since we started transplanting our lettuces sown in multi-cell trays into these trays, they have never looked so good! Also, the unique design of this nine-cavity tray makes it much easier to remove the root balls of the young plants when transplanting them into the garden.

• TERIS POP allows young plants to be extracted without breaking the root ball.
• The narrow but sturdy rim saves up to 5% of space on your tables.
• Made of durable plastic.
• Dimensions: 22.22 cm x 14.92 cm x 7.62 cm (8.75 in. x 5.875 in. x 3 in.)

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

Le Trèfle Blanc fait partie de la famille des légumineuses. Il attire les abeilles butineuses et conserve un vert luxuriant même en conditions de sécheresse.