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The Dark Star zucchini variety produces straight, smooth, dark green fruit. Their sweet and discreet taste will charm the little ones. This zucchini stands out for its adaptability to the arid climate and its productivity. Resulting from a cross between “Verte de Milan” and “Raven” courgettes, it is at the Eel River farm in California that we owe this new variety.


MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Harvest regularly throughout the season to boost production.

This tomato was developed in 1974 by agronomist Roger Doucet at the Saint-Hyacinthe agricultural research station. As its name suggests, it is a very early variety perfectly adapted to our northern climate. It tolerates cool nights down to 4 degrees Celsius. It is a determinate plant so there is no need to prune it. It was originally intended for making tomato paste and caning. Perfect for canning, it is also very pleasant eaten fresh. She is fruity, medium sized and very productive. Ideal for small spaces.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions about 10 days before planting by taking them out during the day. When planting, lay the plants horizontally, arching them slightly to bring out the leaves upwards.

The little spicy bomb! Quick and productive!

Here is the ideal tomato plant for the balcony. Very compact plant, barely 20 to 30 cm high, it produces an astonishing quantity of small yellow fruits. Easy to grow, both in the garden and in a pot, its beauty will be quickly noticed.


MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions about 10 days before planting by taking them out during the day. When planting, lay the plants horizontally, arching them slightly to bring out the leaves upwards.

Year-round tomatoes, easy to grow in the garden or in a pot

This variety of zucchini gives compact plants that produce an abundance of yellow fruits, which turn almost orange when ripe. In particular, it produces a lot of female flowers, more than male flowers, which makes it possible to harvest mini-zucchini before the flower fades. This variety originating from Belarus arrived in North America thanks to Andrey Baranovski from Minsk, who ' shared with the seed companies of Victory Seeds in the United States.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Harvest regularly throughout the season to boost production. Inspect regularly to reduce squash borer (Melittia cucurbitae) damage

Here is the perfect tomato plant for your balcony or home. Hazelnut-sized tomatoes with delicious fruits

This variety was introduced by the Burpee company who discovered it at a gardener's in the United States. Small to medium caliber, round and red, this variety is distinguished above all by an astonishing ability to keep once picked. Indeed, if you pick it green you can keep it for several months!


MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions about 10 days before planting by taking them out during the day.
When planting, lay the plants horizontally, arching them slightly to bring out the leaves upwards.

Decorative and edible climbing bean. Children love to open the green pods and discover the large two-tone beans. Cover trellises, fences and gazebos with beautiful scarlet red and white flowers that are sure to attract hummingbirds. In the garden, beans provide nitrogen to the soil and promote the cultivation of other vegetables.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Avoid handling or removing weeds when the beans are wet to prevent the spread of disease. Must be staked, can reach 4 meters high. When the seedlings have started to sprout, ensure that the plants do not lack water until the first true leaves appear.

Climbing bean FidelutaPhaseolus vulgaris var. communis 'Fideluta'FabaceaeMaturity 60-70 daysBean of Romanian origin. It was given to me by an old community gardener who had experienced the war and who brought this bean with him when he emigrated to Canada about 50 years ago. This gardener prefers to eat them semi-dry, that is to say that he shells them when the seed is still fresh, but very large. Very similar to Merveille de Venise, and Romano type beans. Delicious in cassoulets.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Avoid handling or removing weeds when the beans are wet to prevent the spread of disease. When the seedlings have started to sprout, ensure that the plants do not lack water until the first true leaves appear.

Cucurbita Maxima

This heirloom variety is originally from France. It is sometimes also called "French turban" or "Giraumon" in French. References to this squash are found in documents as old as 1885, but it is older than the 1820s. This squash is adorned by a very typical orange, white and green bump. Described as an ornamental squash, it is nonetheless delicious in soups or roasts. Its orange flesh is especially sweet.

Photo credit : https://www.potagercity.fr/produits/tout-savoir-sur-le-giraumon/1140

Popular and very sweet, this watermelon is characterized by its skin that turns really dark when ripe and its juicy flesh with very few seeds. As its name suggests, it produces small fruits weighting between 3 and 4 kg which would be ideal for small gardens.

CARE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS : Melons require heat to develop properly.

Ancestral variety widely cultivated in the United States in the 19th century. Its skin is white and the aboveground part is bright purple. Its flesh is white, firm and sweet. It produces roots with a width of 7 to 10 cm. Very resistant to cold. The leaves, slightly pungent when young, are delicious pan-fried, steamed or in soups, in addition to being an excellent source of vitamins.

The vast majority of our seeds are produced on our farm. However, if the cultivation of a variety fails or if it is out of stock, we source from other seed companies to ensure an interesting selection. This is the case for this variety.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Brassica rapa
Common names: Turnip 'white purple globe', Turnip white with purple collar
English: Purple top white globe turnip
Family: Brassicaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Cover the tops of the tubers with mulch to protect them from sunburn.

The classic yellow bean of our gardens

Bright yellow fruits with a mild, sweet flavor and no bitterness

Beautiful bunches of colorful carrots!

Flavor alert! This heirloom yellow tomato offers a bold and delicious taste

Family heirloom from Vancouver, carefully cultivated since 1950! With its succulent and juicy flesh, this tomato plant delivers an exceptional yield, stretching from mid-season until the first frost.

Adapted to regions with short growing seasons and/or cool summers, this variety bears witness to the passion and expertise passed down through generations within the Ross family. An enduring love story with the land, spanning over 70 years, is woven into each harvest. A symphony of traditions, care, and bountiful harvests, eternally embedded in the family legacy.

This Chinese broccoli, also called Kai lan, is perfectly adapted to Quebec summers, and tolerates light frosts in the fall.
The great advantage of this vegetable compared to traditional broccoli is its ease of cultivation. Instead of waiting for it to form a ball like the latter, which sometimes never happens, we harvest small, thin and delicate broccoli throughout its flowering. It is extremely prolific, and its taste resembles broccoli with a touch of mustard.

Prolific heirloom snow pea!