Winter Savory

A Cross between the mythical Montreal Melon and the American Banana Cantaloup. Its orange aromatic flesh is exquisite. Bred in 1910 in Oka Trappist Cistercian monastery by Father Athanase, Director of the Oka Agricultural Institute. The Oka Melon disappeared after the closing of the school, in 1962, but was rediscovered on Bizard Island, near Montreal. Right where we're growing it ! Heirloom variety.   Package : 12 seeds.

This dense, shrubby and aromatic plant is a must in any garden. This melliferous plant, also known as wild marjoram, is easy to cultivate. It grows pretty purple flowers, and its perfumed leaves can be used as seasoning in your pizzas, sauces, and soups. Plus, not only is oregano delicious, it is also recognized for its antiseptic, antispasmodic, appetite stimulating, digestive, diuretic, and tonic properties. Enjoy the dried flowers in infusions during the winter; with all these beneficial properties, they will take care of you until the warmer days return! Originally from Eurasia. Package: 200 seeds  

Mitsuba, also known as Japanese parsley, is one of garden plants that grows in the shade. This Japanese herb is eaten just like parsley. All the parts of the plant are edible. Soft parsley taste, with a bit of an anise undertone. Moreover, mitsuba is rich in carotene, potassium, and iron. Small perennial plant that tolerates Quebecois winters very readily. Package: 25 seeds

Perennial. Easy to grow and a must-have for the garden.

 

You can distinguish garlic chives from common chives by their garlic taste and white star-shaped flowers. Their leaves are flat, as opposed to the common chives round and hollow leaves.

Package: 100 seeds

Essential in any garden, thyme is an herb originally from Eurasia. Perennial and hardy, key ingredient in Provencal spices, melliferous, the list goes on as to why this plant is so valuable in a garden. Egyptians and Etruscans mixed thyme in with their ointments to embalm their deceased. Greeks would burn it in front of altars and houses because they believed it had purifying properties. In the language of flowers, thyme is a sign of bravery, long-lasting love, creativity, dynamism, and physical resistance. In infusion, with a bit of lemon, it is said to be a miracle cure for minor respiratory infections. Thyme also has stimulating, desinfecting, expectorant, digestive, and several other properties, making it a great ally for the winter.   Package: 200 seeds

Uniquely flavored basil, refreshing with lemony hints. The leaves are green while the stems and flowers are majestically purple. Its slightly spicy taste will pleasantly enhance your favorite Asian inspired meals such as soups, sautés, spring rolls, et.   Package: 150 seeds Photo credit: https://www.superseeds.com/products/thai-basil