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A fine herb commonly used in traditional Acadian cuisine, it is not surprising that the Acadians have developed, over time, a variety of savory that is very much their own. The oldest traces of the old Acadian savory date back to a certain Mr. Jean Prudent Robichaud in Burnt Churchill, New Brunswick towards the end of the 19th century. He would have received seeds from a native of this region and his family would have perpetuated the cultivation of this savory over several generations. It is stockier than the common savory, since it probably had to adapt to a harsh and windy climate. more resistant and stocky than the common varieties and having a more pronounced flavor.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Like most herbs, it fears excess water.

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.

Variety of basil with a remarkable, lemony and fresh flavour. The leaves are green while the stems and inflorescences are a beautiful purple color. Its slightly spicy taste will pleasantly flavor your favorite Asian dishes such as soups, stir-fries, spring rolls, etc.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Ocimum basilicum
Common name: Thai basil
English: Thai basil
Family: Lamiaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Pinch the terminal shoots of the basil regularly to prevent early bolting.

Tuberous parsley, a little-known cousin of flat-leaf parsley and curly parsley, is mainly grown for its beautiful large white root with a very mild and sweet taste. It is cooked like carrots, celeriac, or parsnips. The fragrant leaves are also eaten like that of common parsley, but harvest in moderation so as not to weaken the root.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum
Common names: Tuberous parsley, large root parsley, Hamburg parsley.
English: Hamburg parsley, turnip rooted parsley, parsley root.
Family: Apiaceae

Perennial herb with small leathery green leaves resembling large needles. It produces small pink or white flowers that are very popular with pollinators. The winter savory has a slightly less pronounced taste than the summer savory but supports more thorough cooking than the latter. It has a subtly peppery flavor which makes it excellent for enhancing dishes of all kinds. Can be used fresh or dried. To dry the leaves, you can harvest them just before flowering and thus have a stronger taste.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Satureja montana
Common names: winter savory, mountain savory, perennial savory.
English: Winter savory, mountain savory
Family: Lamiaceae

This plant with beautiful silvery leaves, also called "Green Fairy", was used to make an alcohol which was, at the time, the muse of Verlaine, Baudelaire, Van Gogh and the Gauguins of this world. At the heart of controversies, fabulous stories and legends, wormwood remains a strong psychotropic to keep discreetly in your garden.*This year, we were unable to harvest wormwood at our farm. These seeds come from the company Jardin Vie-La-Joie

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Artemisia absinthium
Common names: Grande wormwood, Armoir
English: Absinthe, Wormwood
Family: Asteraceae

CULTURAL INFORMATION
Surface sow in mid-April. Do not cover as the seeds need light to germinate. Then transplant outdoors after all risk of frost.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Short pruning in the spring allows the plant to regenerate, but wormwood tolerates pruning well at all times. Insect repellent properties.