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Old variety, with fine and entirely cut foliage. This chicory with crunchy leaves forms a tight rosette with a well-provided heart, whitening on its own. It can be eaten raw, in salads or cooked. Undemanding, it adapts well to different growing conditions.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Cichorium Endivia
Common names: Fine-ribbed endive, Frisée, Curly endive
English: Chicory
Family: Asteraceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Little demanding.

Despite its name, root chervil should not be confused with aromatic chervil. We do not eat its leaves and its stem which are toxic, but rather its root in the shape of a small spinning top. This forgotten tuber has been cultivated since ancient times in continental Europe. It has a sweet and delicate flavor reminiscent of potato and chestnut. It is eaten cooked, like parsnips, as a side dish or mashed. It is important not to overcook it to prevent its flesh from becoming mealy. It is necessary to wait several weeks after harvest before consuming it in order to allow its flavor to reach its full potential. It is harvested when the leaves begin to turn yellow and fall to the ground. Root chervil seeds have a shelf life of about 1 year.

The root is eaten, not the leaves and stem which are poisonous.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Physalis pruinosa
Common names: Tuberous chervil, Bulbous chervil, Bulbous chervil, Bulbous chervil
English: turnip-rooted chervil, tuberous-rooted chervil, bulbous chervil, parsnip chervil
Family: Apiaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Cold stratification, at least 6 weeks before planting in the spring.

Large tomato with orange flesh, very productive and tasty. This variety was given to us by René Paquet. With a bright color and smooth skin, it is excellent in sandwiches or cooked. Don't crack. Not to be confused with the ''Big Orange'' from the United States which is ribbed. This tomato arrived in Quebec through the Catalog des Semences du Patrimoine. It would be a member who received it from a certain Norbert Parreira, from France. He then offered it in the catalog and the members exchanged it... until 2005 when it disappeared. It is Mr. René Paquet, a passionate member then decides in 2019 to re-post it and share it with us.

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 mixture of pink and white mallows will charm you with its pretty flowers with five petals, its long flowering period, its musky scent and its ease of cultivation. Perennial and able to reseed itself, it will bring a magical touch to your garden for less effort.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Reseeds itself.

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.

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.


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.

Variety from Türkiye.

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.

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.* The varieties are subject to change.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Does not tolerate cold.

This precious bean bears the name of their guardian, say Maximilienne Corbeil Dinel, who would have grown them for many years at her home. There are several benefits to growing them. It produces long, rounded yellow pods, its flowering is spread out until the frost period and the formation of its grains is rapid.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Request a tutor. Harvest fresh beans before they reach full maturity for a less floury texture.

At a Seed Festival, I sat next to a friendly-looking old man. Soon we started discussing seeds and commenting on our purchases and finds! This is how a beautiful friendship was born that lasted more than ten years. Terre Promise was only in its infancy, and very quickly Jean-Leo Collard embarked on the project by tinkering with us an incalculable number of tools and machines specific to seed cleaning and bagging. He marveled at the generous harvests of the farm, he loved to talk about gardening and above all, he took me to eat at his favorite restaurant, Chez Willinsky. Jean reassured me in the darkest moments, when it's difficult to be an entrepreneur and I wanted to screw everything up... He believed in the Promised Land. Jean left us this fall 2021 at the end of a full life. In his honor, we decided to name a variety of beans developed on the farm for a few years, a mixture of the dwarf bean Velor and an unknown climbing bean. The Jean Léo Collard climbing bean has a beautiful deep purple color, sometimes mottled with green. It is cordless, quite long and very thin, crunchy to the bite. We are very proud of it! Thank you Jean for your unconditional support and friendship. Garden in peace.

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

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Request a tutor.

Sometimes mixes happen on a seed farm. That's what happened one day in spring, when we planted our Moroccan Cressonnette lettuce seeds, grown the previous year. A lettuce had much "plumper" leaves than the watercress, in addition to being very large and having very light and crisp foliage. We collected the seeds and for a few years we selected this fortuitous mixture. We named it Grosse Dodue in reference to its foliage but also because the Grosse Lazy Blonde lettuce grew not far from there. It was perhaps with her that the love story began... In short, Grosse plump is therefore totally Quebecois, new and delicious. Try it!

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.

Selected in 2008 from a Hungarian seed company as part of The Seed Ambassadors project, the Szentesi pepper is a small pepper in the shape of a red cherry. It is an excellent alternative to the Cherry Bomb pepper. It is quite precocious and productive. The heat is high, but not too extreme (30,000 - 50,000 SHU) with a nice flavor. It is perfect for stuffing or marinating whole, and is also suitable for hot sauces and salsas. It can also be dried and transformed into strong paprika.

Does not tolerate cold.

Mugwort annual is an annual herbaceous plant native to Asia. Used in traditional Chinese medicine to fight fevers, it has been present in its pharmacopoeia for more than 2,000 years. Apart from its interesting medicinal properties, it is a good companion in the garden and its sweet fragrance will enchant you. To go further.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Putting the bag 24 hours in the freezer before sowing helps germination. For the seed harvest, October-November but before the frosts

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.

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.

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.