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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 pink fruits. Easy to grow, both in the garden and in a pot, its beauty will be quickly noticed.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common Name: Rosy Finch Dwarf Tomato
English: Micro-dwarf Rosy Finch 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.

Round sorrel is a perennial ground cover plant that does well along walkways or on rocky ground. This variety of sorrel is a tender green sometimes speckled with silver. Its small leaves with a tangy and slightly lemony taste, very popular with children, are very pleasant in salads, sandwiches or for concocting sauces. You can harvest the very tender young leaves which are excellent fresh, or the more mature ones which can be cooked like spinach. The leaves, once harvested, keep well by freezing.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Rumex scutatus
Common names: Round sorrel, patch sorrel
English: French sorrel, buckler sorrel, shield-leaf sorrel, Lemony sorrel
Family: Polygonaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Contains oxalic acid, do not consume in large quantities.

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.

Strawberry spinach is one of the forgotten vegetables that is making a remarkable comeback in our vegetable gardens. It is cultivated for its leaves which are eaten fresh in salads or steamed and for its magnificent red fruits. However, make no mistake, although they look a lot like strawberries, they taste more like beets. The fruit should be consumed in moderation since the seed contains toxic agents.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Chenopodium capitatum
Common names: Strawberry spinach
English: Strawberry blite
Family: Amaranthaceae

Tagetes, or Marigold, is a very floriferous annual that is easy to grow. Its yellow, orange and red flowering embellishes gardens, balconies and terraces. In the vegetable garden, it is also famous for repelling insects such as nematodes. You can salvage the dried flowers, take the seeds and replant them next year! Marigolds are also used for natural dyeing, producing beautiful yellows, yellow-greens and oranges.

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.

Here is a mixture of dwarf beans selected for their flavor, their color and their resistance to climatic hazards. You will therefore find Beurre de Rocquencourt (yellow), Dutch Princess (green), Apache (green), black seed butter (yellow), Velor (purple), Comtesse de Chambord (green) and several others, in order to bring the biodiversity on your plate and help you discover a world of beans!

Discover the extra-fine dwarf bean: compact plants producing uniform pods of extra-fine dark green. With excellent yields, this disease-resistant variety is easy to grow. Its sweet and tender beans freeze and preserve perfectly. Abundant production guaranteed with these compact plants.

Number of seeds per packet: 30

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.

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.

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.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common name: Venus micro-dwarf tomato
English: Micro-dwarf Venus 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 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

This plant with lobed and narrow leaves has a more pungent taste than that of cultivated arugula. It will appeal to those who love arugula salad as well as gardeners who like to taste a few leaves in passing, on hot summer days.;Arugula reseeds itself year after year.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
When thinning, be careful not to damage the plants that will remain in place because they are still fragile. When the plants have a few leaves, thin out by removing the weakest so as to leave a plant every 10 to 15 cm. Germination generally takes place about ten days after sowing and thinning can be done immediately after the appearance of the first leaves. The wild arugula is discreet during the winter but will start up again in the spring and will remain in place for several years.

This variety of spinach is hardy and slow to bolt. Its large dark green triangular leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves are harvested as needed. It is best to consume the leaves soon after harvesting, otherwise, it supports freezing very well. Successive sowings can be carried out if you prefer to consume the quite young leaves.

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: Spinacia oleracea
Common names: Matador spinach, Viking spinach
English: Matador Spinach
Family: Amaranthaceae, formerly Chenopodiaceae