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Historically in Quebec, lamb's quarters were eaten when other food sources became scarce. When spring took a while to show up but the root cellar was already empty, people would harvest young shoots and leaves to make a highly nutritional soup nicknamed "fat-hen soup". Of course there was no hen or chicken in this soup! The cook's pride was saved.
Annual edible plant from the Amaranthaceae family. The nickname 'fat hen' comes from the similarity between the leave shape and poulty feet. Gradually, Chenopodium album conquers wasteland, gardens, fields, and even continents. It's everywhere! This "weed" nonetheless has several interesting properties.
It's very rich in calcium, proteins, vitamins A, B and C, phosphorus, and iron. Usually, the young leaves and stems are harvested for eating. However, just like spinach, lamb's quarters are rich in oxalic acid, so it wise to not eat it in every meal. The seeds are also edible, but again should be eaten with moderation as they contain saponins.
Easy to freeze and to throw in several recipes. To try in pestos and soups.
The name "chou gras" in French is at the origin of the common expression "jeter ses choux gras" (throwing away its choux gras), meaning to be wasteful.
Package: 100 seeds
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The Brunswick cabbage is a very ancient variety of German origins. The earliest mention of it goes back to the 1800's. Considered a late crop and short-stemmed, this cabbage produces a large tender green head which can reach 12 to 16 inches. We harvested huge specimens! With a flat-top head, it is very crunchy and ideal for making sauerkraut. Moreover, it has an excellent cold room storage capacity.
Package: approx. 80 seeds
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You may be more familiar with traditional round cabbages. But once you discover collard, there is no going back! A distinguished member of the Brassica family, collard is grown for its large leaves, less curly than kale.
It can be used in a variety of ways : soups, salads, sautés, stews, pasta, juices, etc. Very nutritious, it is also an excellent source of calcium and iron.
Easier to grow than cabbage, it is a vigorous green that can withstand frost. It will even be more tastier in the cold months.
Tip : If you let collard overwinter in the garden, protected under a layer of mulch, you will harvest a provision of seeds in the following spring.
Package: 200 seeds
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