Virginia Gold Tobacco

Camelina, also known under many other names such as gold-of-pleasure or false flax, was once grown to feed both humans and animals in Europe. This herbaceous annual has actually been used to produce fodder and oil for over 3000 years. It can also be used as green manure. More and more, camelina is regaining popularity for various reasons. The oil produced from its seeds is rich in omega-3, making it a favorite in health stores. Its yellow flowers are great for pollinators. Its strong taproot is very helpful for working compacted soils. On top of it all, you can use it to make a biodegradable broom! Package: 500 seeds

Used in making morphine and opium. Poppy seeds are more commonly eaten, notably as garnish on bagels and pastries. Highly ornamental, this gorgeous annual flower is dearly loved by bees and will reseed itself. Each plant gives a lot of seeds. Package: 250 seeds

This type of tobacco comes from Central America, more precisely Mexico and Venezuela. It was grown during the pre-Columbian era in Mexico. The Aztecs would dry the leaves, grind them, and mix them with Tagetes lucida. The mixture was then consumed during various rituals. This tobacco allegedly affects mental activity, which is why it was used by shamans of the Warao people in Venezuela. In traditional medecine, this tobacco was used to fight asthma, inflammation, toothaches, headaches, and snake venom poisoning. The delicate flowers of this plant can be very decorative. Package: 300 seeds

This tobacco was grown in Quebec in the 1930s. Its elongated flowers are gorgeous with their trumpet shape and light pink color. Additionally, they attract pollinators. Flowering begins in August and lasts until the first frosts. Its taste is slightly stronger than that of Virginia Gold. Package: 200 seeds

This little plant is usually found in prairies or abandoned lands. Its leaves are edible; they're slightly sweet and taste a bit like green peas. Brother Marie-Victorin writes in Flore Laurentienne 'the leaves get soapy juste like soapweed.' The melliferous flowers attract varied pollinators. Its common names in French refer to kids have fun bursting the flowers to create an explosion sounds. Just pinch the opening between two fingers to trap the air, and smack it against the back of your hand. Package: 100 seeds

Perennial plant originally from the Mediterranean basin (potentially from Egypt), naturalized all over Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. If the name includes the word 'cat', it is because this plant induces a strong reaction in most of those domesticated felines. They become euphoric and very excited; they will start rolling and sniffing around, and will do many other funny things. For humans, catnip is instead used to soothe pain and unrest. It is also relevant to mention that, before the British Empire discovered tea in its Chinese colonies, infused catnip was a favorite for the royal court. *This year, we were not able to harvest sufficient catnip seeds. Therefore, our seeds come from Jardin Vie-La-Joie. Package: 150 seeds (Germination is slow and sporadic, sow more than you need to obtain enough seedlings.)