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Originating from the alpine regions of Savoy , the 'Winter King' cabbage is a traditional, hardy variety , renowned for its remarkable resistance to cold . Its large, dense head , enveloped in fleshy, finely blistered leaves , testifies to an exceptional adaptation to harsh climates and prolonged winters .

In the garden, it stands out for its vigorous growth , robust habit , and ability to remain in the ground until the first hard frosts without losing quality. This late-maturing variety is a cornerstone of autumn and winter vegetable gardens , cultivated as much for its storage capacity as for its long-lasting nutritional value .

'Winter King' cabbage fits naturally into ecological rotations and associated crops , offering a stable, generous and structuring presence at the heart of the garden in the cold season.

Originating in Russia, Orange Hat is a dwarf cherry tomato variety that has been specially selected for balconies, planters, windowsills and small sunny spaces .
Its extremely compact form (20 to 30 cm) makes it an ideal companion for growing in pots, even indoors, where light penetrates gently.
The dense, regular foliage forms a cushion which quickly becomes covered with yellow flowers, followed by abundant fruiting of small, bright orange tomatoes, slightly flattened on top.
Easy, generous and self-sufficient in determined form , it transforms a simple container into a veritable miniature food garden , faithful throughout the summer.

Originating from the large Capsicum annuum family, the Marconi Red pepper is one of those long and bountiful varieties, stemming from an ancient Mediterranean tradition. Selected for its productivity and the impressive size of its fruits, it is today a reliable ally for growing spaces that thrive in sunny, supportive conditions.

In the garden, its upright habit and dense foliage create a structured and regular presence. Each plant produces long, bright red pods that can reach up to 30 cm, thick and glossy. Give it welcoming, well-drained soil and a sunny location: it will faithfully accompany you all summer long. Its growth integrates naturally into mixed gardens, alongside tomatoes, eggplants, or basil.

Golden Bantam is an old, yellow sweet corn variety, long cultivated in North American home gardens. More of a "sweet corn" type than a field corn, it offers golden ears that add a beautiful presence to the vegetable garden, standing upright above bright green foliage.

In the garden, its plants reach a moderate height for a corn variety, making it well-suited to small-scale vegetable gardens. Its full ears of yellow kernels are harvested for milk and eaten immediately after picking. In a vibrant and productive garden, it thrives in strips or small squares, contributing to the garden's vertical structure and naturally fitting into the seasonal cycle, from sowing to the decline of the stalks in late summer.

Native to the warm regions of Mexico, the Mexican cucumber ( Melothria scabra ) has earned a prominent place in organic gardens for its resilience, productivity, and unexpected charm. Its light green mottled skin , small size , and oval shape are reminiscent of tiny watermelons, and offer a bright, fresh, and subtly lemony flavor .

In the garden, it displays a climbing, twining habit , ideal for trellises and elevated corners. Its dense foliage forms a light, green screen that shelters the soil and attracts pollinating insects , while its discreet yellow flowers punctuate the summer with successive blooms. This plant grows vigorously in warm temperate climates and often continues to fruit late into the season.

At once nourishing, decorative and generous , the Mexican cucumber is an ideal companion for summer crops , offering an abundant harvest of small, crunchy fruits to nibble on, pickle or surprise guests around a colorful plate.

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.

Garden rocket, also known as cultivated rocket, is a small annual native to the Mediterranean basin, now thriving in the organic vegetable gardens of our cooler climates. Its deeply lobed, deep green leaves add a touch of vibrancy to any available patch of soil, whether in a flower bed, a pot, or a planter on the balcony.

In a harmonious garden, arugula establishes itself as a discreet yet generous companion plant: it germinates quickly, covers the ground, and offers a succession of young leaves with a peppery flavor. By allowing a few plants to flower, you'll discover a white bloom with purplish veins that attracts pollinators and accompanies the cycle of the seasons, while also providing seeds for a truly sustainable approach to seed saving.

A heritage yellow variety to (re)discover

The Yellowstone carrot , sometimes presented as an heirloom variety, is actually a modern cultivar developed by the seed company Bejo in the Netherlands. The name Yellowstone refers to the carrot's intense yellow color rather than the American national park of the same name. Non-hybrid (open-pollinated), it draws its heritage from traditional European and North American carrot lines, which explains why it is considered a heritage variety prized by conservationist gardeners.

By enriching the vegetable garden's color palette, the Yellowstone carrot naturally finds its place in a garden that values ​​biodiversity (a true asset for a diverse , eco-friendly garden ). This variety combines aesthetics with taste : it surprises with its unusual appearance while delighting the palate with its sweetness. In short, the Yellowstone is an heirloom carrot brought back into fashion, sure to please gardeners and gourmets alike in search of originality.

This mixed miniature pepper pack contains several varieties of small, colorful peppers. These compact plants are ideal for small vegetable gardens, flowerbeds, or containers on balconies. Their dark green foliage bears a multitude of small fruits in varying shapes and colors, which ripen gradually throughout the seasons.

In the garden, this mix offers a joyful and generous presence: numerous small fruits, well-suited to frequent harvests. It complements an approach to respectful cultivation, allowing you to observe the diversity of colors and shapes throughout the summer. An ideal companion for urban vegetable gardens, it integrates easily into a harmonious garden, alongside other fruiting vegetables and aromatic herbs.

Probably originating from southern Europe , this mixed kohlrabi brings together up to five varieties in a range of hues , from tender green to deep purple , creating a vegetable garden that is as colorful as it is bountiful . Its swollen part, emerging from the stem, forms a fleshy head that sits just above the ground, while its vigorous foliage can also be harvested.

A hardy, quick-maturing biennial plant, kohlrabi adapts well to short growing seasons . Its compact shape , early growth , and discreet flowering make it an ideal crop from spring to autumn , particularly in communal and shared gardens .

At Jardins de l'écoumène , this blend is carefully produced despite the challenges of seed production in cold climates. Each seed is the fruit of patience nurtured by a passion for life.

Native to India, Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, is a herb revered for its spiritual and medicinal properties. Used for millennia in Hindu rituals, it is both a symbol of protection and a medicinal plant.

In the garden, it proves robust and fragrant, with irresistible foliage that fills the air with powerful and complex aromas. Its compact habit makes it an ideal companion plant, encouraging biodiversity by attracting numerous beneficial insects.

Bearing a rich history and nourishing both body and mind, the Holy Basil fits perfectly into a nourishing garden where it invites observation and respect for natural cycles.

The 'Envy' edamame soybean is a short-season variety that has found its place in northern gardens, where warmth is precious and every week of growth counts. Developed by Professor Elwyn M. Meader of the University of New Hampshire, this variety was designed to offer a reliable and flavorful harvest in climatic conditions similar to those of Quebec.

In the garden, 'Envy' forms compact plants about 60 cm tall , well-branched and easy to incorporate into a diverse vegetable garden. Its glossy green pods , slightly downy with a fine buff fuzz, develop early in the season and promise a bountiful harvest. The beans are harvested while still tender, when their texture is firm and their sweet, vegetal flavor is at its peak.

In the local area, this soybean variety proves particularly interesting for gardeners curious to explore new food legumes without excessive complexity. It thrives both in open ground and in well-drained beds, contributing to the diversification of food crops while enriching the soil thanks to its natural nitrogen-fixing capacity.

Native to Europe, oak leaf lettuce is distinguished by its finely cut, soft leaves reminiscent of oak leaves, hence its evocative name. Prized for its tender texture and mild flavor, it naturally finds its place in modern vegetable gardens, offering a quick and renewable harvest.

In the garden, it proves generous and easy to grow, with a spreading habit and fairly rapid growth. Its fine foliage is an invitation to refresh salads throughout the summer season. A valued companion plant, it integrates harmoniously into diverse plantings.

Dwarf Blue Scotch kale is a compact and hardy variety, prized for its finely curly blue-green leaves and high cold tolerance. Its low, dense growth habit forms a well-structured rosette, ideal for vegetable gardens of all sizes, including container gardening.

This variety is distinguished by the quality of its leaves, which are thick yet tender when harvested young. With the arrival of cooler temperatures, their flavor mellows and deepens, making it a particularly prized leafy green at the end of the season. Its steady growth allows for leaf-by-leaf harvesting, extending production over several months.

In the garden, Dwarf Blue Scotch adapts well to cool to temperate weather conditions. It prefers rich, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Its hardiness makes it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a reliable crop that is relatively unaffected by climatic variations.

Originating from Russian market gardening tradition, the Moskvich tomato has earned a solid reputation in gardens with short growing seasons. Cold-tolerant, it can be transplanted early into the garden and quickly establishes a regular production of dark red fruit. With an indeterminate growth habit, it forms a vigorous plant with flexible growth, well-suited to cultivation in living soil, in a nourishing environment that respects the natural cycle of the seasons.

Its round to slightly flattened fruits, weighing between 110 and 170 g, ripen early in the season, often before other medium-sized varieties. Their smooth skin resists cracking well, making it a reliable tomato, both robust and delicious.

Common sage is an iconic perennial aromatic plant, cultivated for centuries for its culinary, medicinal, and symbolic uses. Its thick, velvety, grey-green foliage gives off a powerful and instantly recognizable fragrance, evoking both Mediterranean cuisine and ancient gardens.

In the garden, sage is distinguished by its undemanding nature. It thrives in light, well-drained soil and is more susceptible to waterlogging than drought. Once established, it becomes very hardy and requires little maintenance. Its spring to summer blooms, often bluish to purplish, attract numerous pollinating insects.

In the local world, common sage is seen as a plant of stability and discernment. It reminds us of the importance of cultivating hardy perennials, capable of lasting for years and offering, season after season, a useful presence both in the garden and in the kitchen.

The Doe Hill pepper is an old North American variety originating from the Doe Hill region of Virginia. Selected for its hardiness and ability to ripen even in climates with short summers, it has become the ideal pepper for beginner gardeners . Unlike many other varieties, it requires no pruning, making it a reassuring and easy-to-grow companion.

In the garden, its compact plants (approximately 50 cm tall) quickly become covered in small, round, lobed fruits that ripen from tender green to a bright golden yellow. Productive, reliable, and undemanding, Doe Hill integrates easily into a vegetable garden or container garden. With its easy-to-rooted and simple growth habit, it follows the garden's rhythm smoothly, offering generous harvests throughout the growing season.

Common lavender is an iconic perennial plant, renowned for its intense fragrance, elegant flowers, and high aromatic value. It forms a small, compact shrub with finely cut, evergreen grey-green foliage that provides structure to the garden year-round.

In summer, long flower stalks rise above the foliage, adorned with highly fragrant, bluish-purple spikes. This bloom attracts a multitude of pollinators and transforms the garden into a vibrant, buzzing space. Lavender brings color, fragrance, and movement.

In the garden, Lavandula angustifolia thrives in very well-drained soil and sunny locations. Successful lavender cultivation relies primarily on alkaline soil , an essential condition for healthy growth, plant longevity, and abundant flowering.

It is more susceptible to excessive moisture than cold, which explains the importance of effective drainage and a suitable pH, particularly in northern climates. Once well established in light, alkaline soil, it proves drought-resistant and requires very little maintenance.

In the ecumene, lavender is perceived as a plant of clarity and balance. It embodies the meeting between the ornamental garden, the aromatic and the medicinal, reminding us that some plants heal the senses as much as the landscapes.

Born on the sandy soils of the Île d'Oléron, the Saint Turjan is an ancient and precious onion variety, also known as the "rose of the sands." This evocative name perfectly illustrates its maritime origins and its delicate pinkish-purple skin, which captures the light like a pebble polished by time. Inherited from generations of Breton market gardeners and passed on today thanks to the Kaol Kozh Association, this heritage bulb embodies a living link between the practices of the past and the garden of today.

In the garden, the Saint Turjan embodies the unwavering consistency of a reliable plant. Its growth is steady, its upright foliage signals peaceful maturity, and its fleshy bulbs form readily in light, deep, well-drained soil. It particularly appreciates sunny spots and sandy soils, where it fully develops its potential. Resilient, adaptable, and hardy, it is a dependable companion for gardeners seeking to ground their practices in respectful and deeply rooted cultivation.

Versatile, it is equally suited to growing in bunches for summer harvests and to extended winter storage. Its thin, dry skin ensures excellent preservation after harvest. Cultivating it means contributing to the preservation of a threatened culinary heritage and reviving a variety that combines beauty, memory, and taste.

Shanghai pak choi is a variety of Chinese cabbage prized for its delicate texture and rapid growth. It forms a compact rosette of light green leaves, borne on short, fleshy, and very tender petioles. Its bright and neat appearance makes it a vegetable that is as pleasant to grow as it is to cook.

This variety is distinguished by its mildness and delicate texture, both in taste and feel. Unlike other, more robust pak choi varieties, Shanghai develops thinner stems and supple leaves, ideal for early harvests. It is particularly well-suited to cooler growing seasons, where it fully expresses its quality without bolting too quickly.

In the garden, Shanghai pak choi is a crop of precision and timing. It prefers cool, rich, and well-drained soil, as well as steady growth. Successive sowings allow for staggered harvests and maintain consistent quality throughout the season.