Sea bergamot is a native perennial with fragrant pink flowers that attract pollinators and hummingbirds. It is found in meadows and open places. Its leaves like its flowers are edible and make delicious herbal teas. Choosing native species is choosing biodiversity.

***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.

Hopi Black Dye sunflowers grow tall and strong, and their flower have sunny yellow petals with a dark purple center. This sunflower variety comes from the Hopi, a Native American tribe, who used it for dyeing. They used it to create grey and purples hues on their basketry and textiles, like cotton and wool. The seeds are edible for humans and birds, and are rich and easy to shell.

CARE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS : Towards the end of September, sunflower seeds start to reach maturity. The stem dries up and the flower starts to bend down. It’s time to harvest! Cut the entire flower heads. Let them dry in a dry space. Check regularly to make sure the sunflowers are not getting moldy. After a few days, the seeds will sound ‘hollow’ and ‘dry’ when running your fingers over them. You then only need to rub over to remove what’s left of the flowers, and scratch with your fingers to detach the seeds.

Achocha is a climbing plant from the same family as cucumbers and is native to the Andes. It produces fruits with a similar taste, perfect for adding crunch to your dishes. Easy to grow and naturally resistant to striped leaf beetle, these fruits are ideal for home gardeners. It is recommended to pick the Achocha when it is still small, as this is when it offers a particularly crunchy texture. You can eat Achocha raw or marinate it to diversify your recipes.

The vast majority of our varieties are produced on our farm. However, some are grown elsewhere, and this is the case of this variety which was produced by Semences Nouveau Paysan, a local certified organic producer.