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Despite its name, the royal nettle is not a nettle! It is a false nettle, easily recognizable by its square stem and the presence of a swelling beneath the nodes (at the leaf insertion points). It is hairy but not stinging. It can reach up to 80 cm in height and has purplish (pink) flowers, speckled with yellow or white. They are grouped together and form a crown of spines: this is the calyx. Flowering occurs from July to October. Like the rest of the nettles (true or false), it is a undemanding plant: it is found in hedges, clearings, along paths or even in fields.

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Nettle seeds do not all germinate simultaneously. CAUTION, invasive plant.

Native plant with lanceolate leaves, which produces beautiful lavender-colored flowers from late summer to early fall.
Propagation by roots (rhizomes), can thus form large colonies. Popular with pollinators including hummingbirds.

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The seeds must undergo cold stratification, see the information on this subject on the stratification sheet

This Chinese broccoli, also called Kai lan, is perfectly adapted to Quebec summers, and tolerates light frosts in the fall.
The great advantage of this vegetable compared to traditional broccoli is its ease of cultivation. Instead of waiting for it to form a ball like the latter, which sometimes never happens, we harvest small, thin and delicate broccoli throughout its flowering. It is extremely prolific, and its taste resembles broccoli with a touch of mustard.

Dyer's coreopsises are originally from the North American prairies. Their bloom is abundant, colorful, and a delight for pollinators. As its name suggests, it is commonly used for natural dyes. Coreopsis gives rich yellows, oranges, and rusty browns. It works especially well on fiber proteins such as wool and silk.

What is called annual lavatera or annual mallow corresponds to particularly floriferous cultivars of Malva trimestris. Originally from around the Mediterranean where it can grow naturally in the fields, Malva trimestris looks a lot like the wood mallow (Malva sylvestris) as well as the perennial shrub lavatera. It has a bushy shape and its pink flowers, with minutely ribbed silky petals, are a pleasure for the eyes.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Lavatera trimestris * now Malva trimestris
Common names: Lavatère, Annual Mallow
English: Lavatera, annual mallow
Family: Malvaceae

Both pea and mange-tout, "Sugar Snap" is a very productive variety whose flavor, fine and sweet, is exceptional. To be eaten like candy, these peas will make you happy all summer long in your vegetable garden.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Pisum sativum var. saccharatum
Common names: Sugar snap
English: sugar snap peas
Family: Fabaceae

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Requires a support to be able to hang on. Can also be sown in July for a second harvest in September.

Brunswick cabbage is a very old variety originating from Germany and mentioned as early as 1800. Late and short-stalked, it produces a very large soft green head, which can reach 30 to 40 cm, with a slightly flattened shape on the top, at the crunchy texture. We had huge specimens! It is an ideal cabbage for making sauerkraut. In addition, it has a long shelf life in cold storage. It is also called “Early Flat Dutch”, “from Boston” and “Early Drumhead”.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Brassica oleracea
Common names: Brunswick cabbage, Early Flat Dutch”, “Boston” and “Early Drumhead”.
English: Brunswick cabbage
Family: Brassicaceae

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Can reach impressive sizes in the garden.

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

Beautiful delicate lettuce, tasty and decorative. The leaves are well cut and lobed. Oak leaf lettuce is resistant to bolting. The leaves can be harvested by cutting them at the base, as needed, leaving the core in place. In this way, you can stretch the harvest during the season. New leaves will continue to grow. Alternatively, you can also wait for the plant to mature and then harvest it in full. The leaves measuring about 15 cm keep very well in the fridge.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Lactuca sativa
Common names: Red oak leaf lettuce
English: Red oak leaf lettuce
Family: Asteraceae

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

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Little demanding.

The Tall Telephone Pea is a rowing variety that can climb up to 1.8 meters when staked. Large pods bearing 8 to 10 peas each will fill your plants for your greatest pleasure. Crunchy and sweet, the pods are an excellent snack to pick up when working in your vegetable patch. Variety dating from 1881.

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 Pisum sativum
Common Names Pois Tall Telephone
English Tall Telephone peas, Alderman peas
Family Fabaceae

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Can also be sown in July for a second crop.

Crunchy to the bite; refreshing and sweet, the Oregon Sugar Pod is a productive, compact, non-climbing variety. The many pods (about ten centimeters) are juicy and not fibrous. Very resistant to diseases, you will achieve an excellent harvest without worries.

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: Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon
Common Names: Oregon Snow Pea
English: Oregon Sugar Pod II Snow Pea
Family: Fabaceae

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Can also be sown in July for a second crop.

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

Medicinal plant with many uses. Motherwort was used in China and ancient Europe to cure, as its name suggests, all kinds of ailments related to the physical and emotional heart. Brother Marie Victorin reports that it was used against asthma. It would also be useful for problems related to the menstrual cycle. The first western mentions of this plant date back to antiquity. Its foliage is dark green and the leaves are serrated and lobed. It flowers from August to September and its many spikes of small pinkish flowers are well appreciated by pollinators.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Leonurus cardiaca
Common names: Cardiac motherwort, heartwort
English: Motherwort, throw-wort
Family: Lamiaceae

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To be monitored and pruned to prevent it from becoming invasive.

Beautiful perennial, aromatic and medicinal plant with a bushy habit. Hyssop is used in the composition of the famous ''Herbes de Provence''. Its small shiny green leaves can be used fresh or dried as a condiment. The ideal way to keep them dried is to cut them before flowering. Its delicate flowers form beautiful deep blue spikes which can also be eaten fresh in a salad, or as an infusion. To make the most of their aromas, it is interesting to cut them at the start of flowering. Very melliferous and appreciated by pollinators.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Hyssopus officinalis
Common Names: Hyssop officinalis, Sacred Herb, Hyssop
English: Hyssop
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiae)

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Not susceptible to pests

Boreal vanilla! This very easy to grow plant will add a unique flavor to your desserts. The essence is extracted from the flowers, but the young leaves are eaten in salads, and the seeds can be used as a spice. Its sweet fragrance is reminiscent of tonka bean and vanilla. Honey plant very popular with pollinators. Nitrogen-fixing, which makes it an excellent green manure, very interesting for enriching poor soils.

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White sweet clover can be very invasive! To limit its expansion, cut the flower stalks when they begin to dry out.

Variety of very early chicory. Forms a medium, dense and compact apple. Its leaves are crunchy, finely cut and very curly. Delicious raw, the taste is slightly bitter. Bleaching occurs naturally. It is resistant to heat and bolting.;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: Cichorium Endivia var. crispum
Common names: Glory of the exhibition, The very fine market gardener
Family: Asteraceae

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Little demanding.

The first mentions of this heirloom variety of kale date back to 1863. As its name suggests, Blue Curled Scotch has profusely curled leaves with a blue-green hue that form a compact plan. Accustomed to extreme cold, you can pick its leaves until very late in the season. In fact, after a few frosts, its flavor will improve by becoming sweeter.

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.

Pretty little flower, similar to the daisy but entirely yellow. It will brighten up your garden with its abundant flowering from the end of June to the end of September. Dyer's chamomile will also delight pollinators. Its main interest, however, lies in the rich dye that can be obtained from it, as its name suggests. The dyers' chamomile makes it possible to naturally dye natural fibers yellow, buff or orange.

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reseeds itself

Clary sage is a perennial condiment and ornamental plant very honey-rich with white flowers tinged with purplish blue. It is used like sage officinalis but it is preferable to use the clary with the officinalis in long cures. In popular medicine, the leaves are used to heal wounds. It has been cultivated since ancient times for its medicinal properties. However, you have to wait until the 2nd year to see it bloom and see the carpenter bees and the gassed sphinxes who adore it gorge themselves with nectar.

Its leaves can be harvested throughout the beautiful season.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Salvia sclarea
Common name: Clary sage
English: Clary Sage
Family: Lamiaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Sage is easy to grow, it requires no amendments or watering. Perennial with evergreen foliage, may require winter protection depending on the zoning of your region.