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Beautiful red fruits, almost round, about 10 cm, but not very regular. Very good flavor. Its name comes from the fact that it had to endure hail. Cultivated by Mr. Guy Bourgeois, market gardener in Ste-Dorothée, Laval, in the 1950s and 60s, to be sold at Bonsecours Market, a former public market in Old Montreal. Thanks to his daughter Suzanne for transmitting seeds. They were given to us by René Paquet who got them from Antoine D'Avignon, one of the pioneers in Quebec of saving ancestral seeds.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Ice Grow'
Common name(s): Tomato 'Ice Grow'
English: Ice grow tomato
Family: Solanaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions about 10 days before planting by taking them out during the day.

The roots, whose very sweet taste is reminiscent of parsnips, are eaten cooked. Popular even at the royal table until the 17th century, the chervis gradually fell into oblivion. It was probably a victim of the success of carrots or beets, the selection of which underwent spectacular improvements over time. But for the permaculture vegetable garden, it's a must! Easy to grow, the soft white flesh of its roots will make it popular again. Harvesting can be done in early spring before the plant has started growing or in the fall. Like the carrot, a first frost can make the roots sweeter. Harvest time is also the time to divide the plant for the next season. *Must have a cold period in the refrigerator, see information below.;Here is a recipe from 1460"Take skirrets, parsnips and apples, and parboil them. Make a batter of flour and eggs. Cast ale, saffron and salt into it. Wet them in the batter and fry them in oil or in grease. Pour on almond milk and serve it forth.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Sium sisarum
Common names: Chervis, berle des bergers, chirouis, girole
English: Skirret
Family: Apiaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
The chervis likes to have its feet cool and the development of its roots requires regular watering. Also, mulch the feet as soon as the temperatures warm up. And do not hesitate to water!

This tomato was developed in 1975 by agronomist Roger Doucet at the Saint-Hyacinthe agricultural research station. It produces pink, round, medium-sized fruits. It was created to meet the climatic conditions of our regions. It is therefore early, productive, and relatively compact despite its indeterminate growth.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Solanum lycopersicum "Canabec Rose"
Common name: Pink Canabec Tomato
English: Tomato Pink Canabec
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 tomato variety was developed in the early 1950s by geneticist Professor Joseph-O Vandal. He worked at Laval University for more than 30 years and he is the father of several horticultural varieties that are resistant in our climate. The vigorous plant produces very early, medium-sized dark red fruits. This exceptionally tasty tomato has far fewer seeds than the conventional tomato and has a very thin skin that peels well. It should be eaten within a few days of harvest because it does not keep as long as store-bought tomatoes.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Lycopersicon esculentum "Quebec #13"
Common name: Quebec Tomato #13
English: Quebec #13 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.

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.

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.

In the studio, Geneviève got her laces tangled, and brought down all the cabarets! So here are our best climbing beans, in all colors and flavors! Skunk, True Red Cranberry, Kahnawake Mohawk, Turkey craw, Mennonite, Mayflower and Grand-mère.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Common name: Climbing beans
English: Pole Bean
Family: Fabaceae

Excellent variety for early production of uniform green and red fruits. Adapted to the short northern seasons, matures very early. It was created in 1928 by the Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario, then was very popular in the 1950s, until its near demise in the early 1990s. Rare, share.

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

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
love the heat

Heirloom cherry type tomato, vigorous and productive. It has a pretty pear shape 3cm high. Very versatile and low acid, use in salads, cherry tomato mixes and as a snack for the little ones!

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common name: Cocktail tomato
English: Yellow Pear 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.

Heirloom cherry type tomato, vigorous and productive. It has an oval shape 4 to 5 cm high and 2 cm wide, black in color, with dark red flesh. It is used for making dried tomatoes, sauces, or simply in salads. Originally from a Russian seed saver, Marina Danilenko, she was introduced to Seed Savers (USA) and later arrived in Quebec.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common name: Cocktail tomato
English: Black PlumTomato
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.

Here is a dark pink tomato that originates from the bottom of the St. Lawrence River and more specifically from Rivière-du-Loup. The seeds come from Madame Francine Mailloux. She gave some to Mr. René Paquet, who presented them to Michel Richard from the Potager d'Antan, who gave them to me. And you'll soon have them in your garden! Called a "hefty" plant by René Paquet, he adds that the indeterminate plant will have a "big yield" with fruits "with red skin and pink flesh". These will weigh, in general, between 400 and 850 grams but can go beyond for some specimens. To find out more, visit the Potager d'antan website.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Raphanus sativus
Common names: White-tipped radish
English: French Breakfastradish
Family: Brassicaceae

CARE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Gradually acclimate 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.

Very vigorous climbing yellow bean producing beautiful long stringless yellow pods which are delicious eaten fresh. The man who gave it to us was collecting the seeds from his bush beans year after year when he noticed that his beans were becoming vines! He named them Daroi and we were surprised how good they were so we share them with you!

Old variety of corn introduced around 1890 in the USA, soft and sweet. Plant over 2 m tall, producing two to three 20 cm spikes. The long white grains are not arranged in a row, but in a totally irregular fashion. Cook longer to extract the flavor. Excellent on the BBQ.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Rare, share.

Italian red tomato 8 to 10 cm in length. Contains very little seed and water. Excellent for cooking, sauce, homemade tomato paste, coulis and any transformation. A fairly productive variety with good disease resistance.

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

It is dark like the streets of Montreal in the wee hours of the morning. Early, because winter comes quickly in Quebec, it grows just as well in a pot on a balcony on the Plateau as in the ground. Made from two varieties, the Noire de Crimee and the Téton de Vénus, it has kept the color dark of the first and shape and density of the second. On the other hand, she is much earlier than her two parents, and is very productive. Our team, during taste tests, detected a steak flavor in it! It is quite stable although it could sometimes have a little irregular shapes, but we continue our work of selection to create you a perfect tomato .Fruits a little smaller than a tennis ball, regular foliage, little disease.
Germination rate 100%

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

This slightly oval Italian tomato was once grown by the Amish community. It was discovered in Wisconsin, USA. It is commonly used for cooking, although it is delicious eaten fresh. Fleshy, with few seeds, it is quite productive.

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

Heart of beef or cuor di bue is the name of several tomato cultivars of Italian origin. The original heart of beef is a variety of large tomato whose shape is reminiscent of a bovine heart, and can reach a weight of 500 to 600 grams. This tomato has dark red flesh and an irresistible flavor.

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

Côte de Beaune lettuce is a Boston lettuce with fleshy, slightly blistered foliage, green in color tinged with a little red. Foliage very resistant to cold. Excellent fall lettuce. It comes to us from Portage seeds, and we have been growing it for 3 years.

These large mottled red and brown beans were grown in most Iroquoian communities, also called Haudenosaunee. They were shared with us by the Mohawk. Any First Nations person is welcome to ask us for free.

Sorghum is grown mainly in Africa and Asia for these edible grains, as a cereal. This variety, with its shiny grains in beige, brown, red or even black hues, can also be used to form magnificent ornamental bouquets. But that's not all! Once the grains have been harvested, the remaining stems can turn into a useful biodegradable broom. Variety obtained from Witches' Brooms.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Similar to the cultivation of maize