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Dwarf green bean with small, round, sweet pods. A delight! This variety was found on a seed exchange table at a Seed Festival in Frelighsburg, Quebec, in 2013. It has a name that seems old, and is not listed by seed saving organizations in the Canada or the United States. Limited quantities. VERY RARE. Anyone who can provide us with information on where it comes from would be appreciated as this is one of our best beans! Addendum In November 2016 we found a trace of a Duch Princesse bean in the "New-Zeland Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science /Experimental Agriculture" of March 1978. The origin of the bean named Duch Princess is believed to be Holland. He was also named by the seed company William Damn Seeds who would sell an improved variety from a Duch Princess bean. We find another trace of it in a research center in... Tanzania, in Arusha, (Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT)) in 1972.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Avoid handling or removing weeds when the beans are wet to prevent the spread of disease. When the seedlings have started to sprout, ensure that the plants do not lack water until the first true leaves appear.

Japanese mustard also called mizuna cabbage. Its flavor is slightly peppery. Traditionally used in soups, salads or sautéed. Also grown as an ornamental plant for the beauty of its serrated leaves. It does not like heat. Better to grow it in early spring or fall.

The seed company mixed it all up and created an envelope of the different varieties of large tomatoes that grew on our farm. Includes Mémé de Beauce, Téton de Vénus, Plourde, Savignac, Noire de Crimée, Canabec, Black Ruffle, Québec #13, Sang du Québec, Minuit à Montréal, Espagnol Lefebvre. For those who love diversity!

MAINTENANCE 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, slightly arching the plant 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.

Teff is a cereal of African origin with very small grains. Its culture is ancestral, it has been shown that it was cultivated by the Egyptians at the time of the Pharaohs. It is the basic ingredient in the preparation of injera, a kind of pancake characteristic of Ethiopian cuisine, and Tella beer, a traditional Ethiopian beer. Its grains are gluten-free, which makes it an ideal cereal for people who must follow a gluten-free diet. Teff produces an abundance of tiny grains.

Mullein, with very hairy leaves that are so soft to the touch, has been known for a very long time for its beneficial effects on the respiratory system, against coughs and bronchitis. We use the flowers, prepared as an infusion, or the leaves, which we smoke. It can be grown simply for its beautiful yellow flowers.

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.


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.

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.

This tobacco is small (3 or 4 feet), with very dark green, round-shaped leaves. It reminds us of Cuban varieties. It bears pretty, slender, dark red flowers, making it an excellent variety for an ornamental plant.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Needs light to germinate.
If you are planting tobacco for leaf harvest, remove the flowers. The leaves are picked when yellow or brown. If you want to collect seeds and leave food for pollinators, let the flowers bloom. You can also harvest the leaves, but there will be fewer of them.

Semi-climbing plants giving small pods of 4 to 5 inches each containing 4 to 6 white beans speckled with black. Very prolific, these small beans are harvested dry after 100 days of cultivation and can be eaten as legumes. They can be grown without stakes, but still benefit from a support for easy picking. The origin is uncertain, but seeds were exchanged at the Common Ground Fair in Maine, USA in 2003, according to Fruitition Seeds. We got them from a seed exchange in Ontario.


MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
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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.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Cover the tops of the tubers with mulch to protect them from sunburn.

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 of zucchini gives compact plants that produce an abundance of yellow fruits, which turn almost orange when ripe. In particular, it produces a lot of female flowers, more than male flowers, which makes it possible to harvest mini-zucchini before the flower fades. This variety originating from Belarus arrived in North America thanks to Andrey Baranovski from Minsk, who ' shared with the seed companies of Victory Seeds in the United States.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Harvest regularly throughout the season to boost production. Inspect regularly to reduce squash borer (Melittia cucurbitae) damage

Discover an ancestral and robust climbing snow pea that provides an abundance of pods over an extended period. The tender pods, measuring between 10 and 12 cm, will bring a deliciously sweet flavor to your dishes until the first frost.

Using a net or stakes can aid in harvesting, as it can reach a height of 2 meters. Peas thrive with consistent watering.