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This tomato is special. It is a bit square, streaked with paler orange, and has empty lobes a bit like caves! It contains few seeds. Its skin is delicate and thin and lends itself better to cooking in our opinion.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common name: Striped Cavern Tomato
English: Striped Cavern Tomato
Family: Solanaceae

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 crystal pepper has its origin in Spain in the province of Navarre and Rioja. Renowned for its thin skin and sweeter flesh than other varieties with a distinctive flavor, it is indeed sometimes described as “the foie gras of the pepper world“. Red fruit when ripe, slightly triangular in shape, it is particularly appreciated fried, grilled with olive oil, garlic and salt.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Capsicum annuum
Common name: Crystal Pepper
English: Cristal pepper, Piquillo pepper
Family: Solanaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
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Echinacea is a perennial plant that will bloom all summer long. Native to North America, it is a robust plant that will beautify your gardens. It attracts butterflies and other pollinators during the summer while birds come to feed on its seeds during the winter. Its large pink flowers are magnificent in fresh or dried cut flowers. Purple echinacea is used in traditional herbalism as an immune system stimulant.

CARE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

This plant requires stratification! For more information, visit our stratification guide in our "Blog" menu.

The oriental poppy offers us a magnificent flowering at the end of spring. Its large orange-red flowers, very decorative, appear at the end of spring. Like many perennials, it is unlikely to flower the first year it is sown. Each plant produces a large amount of seed.

The origin of this tomato is not known, but according to a source on the web it comes from the Lanaudière region and is very old. This is my discovery of the year, the fruit, of medium size (100 to 200 g), is dark red, very round and regular, and has a truly authentic flavor. Performs well in colder regions or short seasons. A good old tomato from our gardens!

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 42-day tomato is aptly named, it is early and ready in 42 days! Medium in size, very red and very round, it is perfectly suited to chilly climates or more northern latitudes. Its taste is very balanced. Its origin is not traced, but it is noted as being rare among seed companies. Does not crack and gives a multitude of fruits.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common name: Tomato 42 days
English: 42 days tomato
Family: Solanaceae

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.

Medium-sized tomato (salad) of about 4 to 5 cm with a well-balanced taste between tangy and sweet. As its name suggests, it is a very very early tomato and therefore ideal for cool climates or more northern latitudes. It is easy to maintain and requires little garden care. Also grown in pots.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common name: Subarctic tomato, subarctic
English: Subarctic Tomato
Family: Solanaceae

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.

Original cherry tomato with a beautiful orange color streaked with red. Oval in shape, it is perfect for the gardener as well as the market gardener since it is superb in baskets or salads. Its taste is excellent and it has become one of our favorites. Can be grown in pots or in the ground.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common name: Sunrise Bumble Bee Tomato
English: Sunrise Bumble Bee Tomato
Family: Solanaceae

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.

This variety is of Quebec origin, probably from the Montreal region as its name suggests. It produces bright red tomatoes of medium size (110gr). Its taste is rich and slightly tart like the good old tomatoes of yesteryear. It is quite versatile in the kitchen and can be eaten in salads, sandwiches or cooked.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common name: Montreal Tasty
English: Montreal Tasty Tomato
Family: Solanaceae

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.

Original from the Doe Hill area of ​​Virginia. Produces small rounded and compact sweet peppers. The flesh is thick and the skin very thin. It is perfectly adapted to our climate since it produces an astonishing multitude of orange fruits very early on, which can be eaten cooked, stuffed or cut raw. Refreshing and sweet flavor.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Capsicum anuum
Common name: Sweet pepper Doe Hill
English: Doe Hill pepper
Family: Solanaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
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Jimmy Nardello peppers come from the region of Basilicata in southern Italy. This region has been home to a rich culture of peppers for generations. It was born in the family garden of Giuseppe and Angella Nardiello, in the 19th century. They emigrated to Connecticut in 1887 with all their children, taking with them the seeds of the long, bright red, thin-skinned pepper they grew in their village. became an avid gardener. He continued to grow the heirloom seeds that his parents had kept all his life. Shortly before his death in 1983, he donated his pepper seeds to Seed Savers Exchange and they became famous among farmers. The Jimmy Nardello pepper is considered one of the best frying peppers because its flesh fruity becomes creamy and soft when fried. It is delicious fresh but can also be dried. At maturity it is deep red, its elongated body often bends and twists as it grows.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Capsicum annuum
Common name: Jimmy Nardello pepper
English: Jimmy Nardello Hot Pepper
Family: Solanaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Does not tolerate cold.

Old variety from Turkey. Small round aubergine of green color turning to striped orange, about 5 to 7 cm in diameter. Tasty and sweet flesh, curiosity to try! Harvest when pale orange. Plants are compact, so they perform well in containers. Productive.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Solanum aethiopicum
Common names: Orange Eggplant, Turkish Orange
English: Turkish Orange Eggplant
Family: Solanaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Benefits from staking to prevent the branches from breaking under the weight of the fruit.

Beautiful delicate lettuce, tasty and decorative. The leaves are well cut and lobed. Oak leaf lettuce is resistant to bolting. The leaves can be harvested by cutting them at the base, as needed, leaving the core in place. In this way, you can stretch the harvest during the season. New leaves will continue to grow. Alternatively, you can also wait for the plant to mature and then harvest it in full. The leaves measuring about 15 cm keep very well in the fridge.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Lactuca sativa
Common names: Red oak leaf lettuce
English: Red oak leaf lettuce
Family: Asteraceae

Shiso is an aromatic plant native to Southeast Asia. Its pronounced and spicy fragrance is reminiscent of cumin. Beautiful vigorous plant, its leaves were traditionally used for sushi, soups and tempura. They can be used fresh like basil or in hot dishes. The leaves can be picked throughout the summer. Its small white flowers which arrive later in the season can be used as a decorative condiment.

Note: Shiso seeds can be challenging to germinate. Performing a brief stratification followed by soaking the seeds for 24 hours before sowing will greatly aid in the process. Refer to the document "The Key to Germination: STRATIFICATION" in the Blog menu for more information on this topic.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
If you want to harvest seeds for the following season, it is preferable to leave it early enough for indoor sowing to allow it to complete its cycle.

This variety of watercress has been growing since 1972 in the county of Portneuf thanks to Mrs. Nicole Groleau. The pungent leaves can be harvested throughout the summer. It is possible to make successive sowings every two weeks if you want to harvest young leaves continuously. This watercress will pleasantly spice up your salads and sandwiches. The plant is very vigorous and requires little maintenance apart from a regular supply of water.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Lepidium sativum
Common name: watercress
English: Groleau Cress
Family: Brassicaceae

There are very old mentions of this corn which grew in the Gaspé region and throughout the territory of the east coast of Canada. It was originally grown by members of the Mi'gmaq First Nation. Jacques Cartier is said to have even observed plantations of it in 1534. This small popcorn type corn is particularly early and its cobs form in less than three months. Cobs measuring 10-12 cm with 8 rows of grains.


BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Zea mays
Common names: Popcorn corn, Gaspé corn
English: Gaspe flint corn
Family: Poaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
To ensure that the kernels burst well, let them dry on the plant before harvesting.

Brunswick cabbage is a very old variety originating from Germany and mentioned as early as 1800. Late and short-stalked, it produces a very large soft green head, which can reach 30 to 40 cm, with a slightly flattened shape on the top, at the crunchy texture. We had huge specimens! It is an ideal cabbage for making sauerkraut. In addition, it has a long shelf life in cold storage. It is also called “Early Flat Dutch”, “from Boston” and “Early Drumhead”.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Brassica oleracea
Common names: Brunswick cabbage, Early Flat Dutch”, “Boston” and “Early Drumhead”.
English: Brunswick cabbage
Family: Brassicaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Can reach impressive sizes in the garden.

Both pea and mange-tout, "Sugar Snap" is a very productive variety whose flavor, fine and sweet, is exceptional. To be eaten like candy, these peas will make you happy all summer long in your vegetable garden.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Requires a support to be able to hang on. Can also be sown in July for a second harvest in September.

Welcome this charming biennial to your garden. The Pope's currency is a bee plant giving small purple or white flowers. Its fruits, or siliques, look like slightly silvery coins, very decorative you can use them in bouquets of dried flowers!

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Lunaria annua
Common name: Pope's currency, coin grass
English: Money plant, annual honesty
Family: Brassicaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Sow indoors in April or directly in the garden after the risk of frost. Or directly in the fall

Peppers are increasingly taking their place in Quebec cuisines. If our mouth ignites when tasting these, it is just as exciting to admire the many colors and shapes offered by the peppers in the garden. This mix is ​​composed of Shishito, Piri Piri, Aleppo, Penis, Jalapeno, 5Couleurs and Peach Sugar Rush peppers.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Capsicum annuum and chinense
Common name: Pepper
English: Hot Pepper
Family: Solanaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Does not tolerate cold.