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Orange fleshed big tomato preserved by Dr Arthur Fowler. He himself obtained it from a woman living in Richelieu, and kept growing it for over 20 years before gifting it in 1998 to François Lebel, member of Seeds of Diversity. Thanks to all these people, you can now grow it for yourself and enjoy its summer taste!
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Beefsteak or "cuor di bue" is the name of several tomato cultivars of Italian origin. The original Beefsteak is a variety of large tomato whose shape reminiscent of a bovine heart. Can reach a weight of 500 to 600 grams.
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Broomcorn is grown mainly in Africa and Asia for its edible grains, as a cereal. This variety grows shiny grains of varied hues, going from beiges to browns, reds, and blacks, making it a great plant for ornamental purposes. On top of that, once the grains have been harvested, the remaining stems can be combined to form a compostable broom.
Variety obtained from Balais de Sorcière.
For more informations, visit: https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/broomcorn.html
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This bean was allegedly found in a wild goose's gullet, and then cultivated. It's an Acadian heirloom variety, but was shared with us by an Indigenous person.
The bean is grey, with black spots. It is however a landrace and the pattern can therefore vary.
For more informations, visit (in French): le haricot acadien Wild Goose
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This variety was brought by the Cherokees during their journey on the Trail of Tears. Following the Treaty of New Echota, the American government decided to enforce the Indian Removal Act and to strip Native Americans from their land to offer it to white colonizers. Ensued imprisonment and tribe deportation to other territories, to the West of the Mississipi.
Most of the deportees were displaced by boat, but 18,000 of them walked over 3,000 km. They started their journey in October 1838 and arrived to Fort Gibson in March 1839. Thorough the trip, 4,000 died because of winter's hardships. This is where the name Trail of Tears, or The Trail where they cried, comes form.
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The Corne de bouc tomato gives long, cylindrical with a curved pointy tip red fruits. This variety is probably our favorite in terms of taste: sweet and fragrant, it is absolutely DE-LI-CIOUS!
This variety was given to us by Philippe, who used to work next to our farm. A special thanks to him. A perfect choice for your salads, sandwiches and sauces. The fruits contain few seeds, yet it is a productive variety.
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The Ferland Family bean is a yellow, flat, climbing heirloom bean, saved by René Paquet of Seeds of Diversity.
Originating from Saints-Anges, they were handed to Mr. Gérard Parent in 2001 by Mrs. Carmelle Boily Ferland (1916-2015), who received them from her parents, Cleophas Boily et Demerise Turmel. According to Mrs. Paquet, who then received them from Mrs. Parent, they date back to before 1900.
The pods can be harvested fresh, even when pretty ripe, or as dry beans.
For more informations, visit (in French): https://potagersdantan.com/2016/05/13/le-haricot-ferland/
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Just like the "Bonnet de Prêtre" pattypan squash, the Golden Scalloppini squash is flavorful; it is slightly sweet and its taste is reminiscent of artichokes. With its saucer-shaped, wavy edged golden fruits, this variety will please you for both its ornemental and culinary values.
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Italian red tomato (8 to 10 cm). Contains very little grain and water. Excellent for sauce, homemade tomato paste, coulis and any processing. A fairly productive variety that is resistant to diseases.
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