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

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.

Tomato the size of a bonsai, with delicious 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.

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.

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.

Indispensable in the garden, thyme is an aromatic originating from Eurasia. Robust perennial, essential among the ''herbes de provence'', melliferous, this pretty plant has many virtues. The Egyptians and the Etruscans used thyme mixed with ointments to embalm their dead. The Greeks burned it in front of altars and homes because they attributed purifying properties to it. In the language of flowers, it is a symbol of courage, lasting love, the spirit of creativity, dynamism and physical resistance. All you have to do is plant it! In herbal tea, accompanied by lemon, it is a miracle remedy for small respiratory infections. Thyme also has stimulating, disinfectant, expectorant, digestive and many other properties, which makes it an excellent winter ally.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
In late winter or early spring, cut back the plant, removing 1/3 of the height.

Asiminia, also called Paw Paw, is a tropical fruit growing in the northern climate of Quebec. Its size is similar to that of a mango. Its taste is a happy mix of mango, banana, pineapple and cantaloupe. This tropical wonder was cultivated by indigenous people before the arrival of settlers, more precisely in southern Ontario. The Paw Paw lost popularity when bananas arrived in North America, as it was seen as "the poor man's banana." Don't let this description fool you, this fruit has a very good taste. Some people eat it with dairy products, like in a milkshake.

Once ripe, the fruit only keeps for a few days, which is why it is not further marketed. It's up to you to enjoy it!

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Seeds must not dry out under any circumstances.