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Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Okra, also called Okra, has a subtle flavor similar to that of eggplant. Its fruit is used as a vegetable and as a condiment, and can be eaten raw or cooked. Its young leaves can replace spinach. In some countries, the ripe, roasted seeds are used as coffee. Its flower resembles that of the hibiscus.;Originally from Africa, it would have arrived in Spain with the invasion of the Moors, in the 8th century. Then, it was introduced to the United States by African slaves, where it was long considered a food reserved for the poor. Very widespread in Louisiana and in the southern states, it is the essential food of the traditional Louisiana gumbo. To rediscover! MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing. After the last frosts, okra needs heat to germinate. Harvest regularly to boost production. Okras are best when harvested young.	Oka melon (Cucumis melo) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD This melon is related to the mythical green-fleshed melon from Montreal and the Banana cantaloupe from the United States. Its orange flesh is very fragrant and its taste exquisite. It was designed in 1910 by the Trappist father Athanase of the Cistercians of Oka, formerly director of the Agricultural Institute of Oka. When the school closed in 1962, the melon disappeared... then was found on Île Bizard, where we grow it! MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Melons require heat to develop well.	Genovese (Genoese) basil (Ocimum basilicum) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Aromatic herb grown in the city of Genoa, Italy, where it is subject to a Protected Denomination of Origin (D.O.P.). This variety is used in the preparation of pesto. Its very fragrant green leaves have an inimitable spicy taste. MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Pinch the terminal shoots of the basil regularly to prevent early bolting.
Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Perennial. One of the essential herbs in the vegetable garden, easy to grow.;Garlic chives are distinguished from common chives by their garlic taste and starry white flowers. Its leaves are flat, while those of the common chive are round and hollow.	Common chives (Allium schoenoprasum) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD La ciboulette est une plante aromatique très facile de culture. C'est une vivace qui donnera des fleurs lilas odorantes qui attirent les pollinisateurs. Elle est utilisée en cuisine pour agrémenter les plats, ciselée ou même séchée. Elle se ressème parfois toute seule.Une des fines herbes indispensables au potager, facile à cultiver!;La plante dresse ses tiges au goût d'oignon, avec ses fleurs comestibles roses et mauves, tôt au printemps et jusque tard dans l'été.	Dill (Anethum graveolens) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Annual aromatic herb. Beautiful Umbellifer with aniseed scent, its flowers attract bees and other pollinators. Its foliage is used to flavor different dishes and its spicy seeds flavor herbal teas and liqueurs. The plant can reach 60-100 cm in height. MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Sow every 2 or 3 weeks to stretch the harvest
Tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD A plant native to Mexico and South America, it has been cultivated there for centuries. A distant cousin of the tomato, the tomatillo is the essential ingredient in the preparation of salsa verde. It can also be used in soups, curries and other dishes or eaten fresh. The greenish fruit is encased in a husk which turns brown when ripe.;Envelope Mixture of Toma Verde and Purple variety.	Black Ruffle Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum 'Black Ruffle) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD This tomato is a cross between Black Crimean and Zapotec. It combines the qualities of these two ancestral varieties. Its flavor is exceptional and its fleshy dark red fruit is pleated like an accordion. It is a rare variety that deserves to be discovered. MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions about 10 days before planting by taking them out during the day. Lay the plants horizontally, slightly arching the plant to bring the leaves out.	Gold Medal Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Gold Medal') 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Two-tone tomato with large, very sweet marbled fruits. Its firm, rosy, acid-free flesh has won several gastronomic competitions in the United States. The yellow fruit takes on a red and orange color as it ripens. This old variety was introduced in 1921, in New York, under the name of Ruby Gold. It was renamed Gold Medal by the American seed company Ben Quisenberry in 1976. MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions about 10 days before planting by taking them out during the day. Lay the plants horizontally, slightly arching the plant to bring the leaves out.
Little Sparrow Tomato (Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium 'Little Sparrow') 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD This currant tomato was discovered in the Châteauguay region in the 1940s. It is a family favorite because its many small red fruits are a delight for children. Make no mistake about it, the real Petit Moineau tomato bears 7 fruits on its bunches, otherwise it is an imitation! MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions about 10 days before planting by taking them out during the day. Lay the plants horizontally, slightly arching the plant to bring the leaves out.	Calendula (Calendula officinalis) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Calendula is an annual plant that produces a multitude of orange and yellow flowers. Also called garden marigold, it is grown both for its ornamental appeal and for its medicinal properties. We use the edible flowers in herbal tea and its petals will nicely decorate your salads. Commonly used in the manufacture of balms, calendula would have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Generous and very easy to grow, it will flower until the autumn frosts.	Wild arugula (Diplotaxis tenuifolia) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD This plant with lobed and narrow leaves has a more pungent taste than that of cultivated arugula. It will appeal to those who love arugula salad as well as gardeners who like to taste a few leaves in passing, on hot summer days.;Arugula reseeds itself year after year. MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS When thinning, be careful not to damage the plants that will remain in place because they are still fragile. When the plants have a few leaves, thin out by removing the weakest so as to leave a plant every 10 to 15 cm. Germination generally takes place about ten days after sowing and thinning can be done immediately after the appearance of the first leaves. The wild arugula is discreet during the winter but will start up again in the spring and will remain in place for several years.
Saint-Hubert pea (Pisum sativum) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Heritage variety brought to New France in the 17th century by European settlers. It is still eaten today in soups. Very productive, the plants can reach 1 meter in height and require stakes. According to the blog Le Potager d'Antan "an old European tradition dating back to the 15th century mentions that a pea soup would be associated with Saint-Hubert, patron saint of hunters and foresters. In summary, in the 7th century, after having moved away from God and having hunted on a Friday, Saint-Hubert would have encountered a deer carrying a scintillating cross which would have enjoined him to propagate the word of the divine. After many exploits including miracles, he brought the gospel to distant lands and built many places of prayer dedicated to the Lord. He died on May 30, 727 and was consecrated Saint on November 3, 743. This is one of the reasons why he is celebrated on November 3 in Belgium and May 30 in France. Europe would have perpetuated, here in Quebec, the name of this variety used in the famous hunting soup, in honor of Saint-Hubert. For the full story, visit the Potager d'Antan. This variety is considered very rare and in danger of extinction. MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Requires net or other support to be able to hang on. Peas do not like lack of water.	Curly Mallow (Malva verticillata var. crispa) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Curly mallow is a medicinal plant also called curly mallow or Chinese mallow. It was already cultivated in Asia more than two millennia ago. It has emollient, laxative and depurative properties. Its leaves, with their sweet flavor, are eaten raw or cooked. Still young, they can replace lettuce in salads. The stems of the plant can rise almost 2 meters in height. MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Reseeds itself.	Mauritania Mallow (Malva sylvestris ssp. mauritiana) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Mauve from Mauritania. Beautiful and strong plant with flowers with dark pink corollas, streaked with purple veins. Pollinators appreciate it mainly because of its long flowering period. It reseeds itself, year after year. Can climb up to 1.5 meters in height. Easy to maintain, it will beautify the garden and flowerbeds. MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Reseeds itself. Be careful not to damage the root ball too much, mallows don't really like transplanting.
Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Because we all had a grandmother who made rhubarb jam for us... An easy-to-grow perennial, this plant is perfect for lovers of "Guerilla Gardening". You wait for nightfall, then you discreetly plant a rhubarb seedling in a flower bed in plain view of the city. Small insignificant growth, it will go unnoticed. Then within a year or two, it will keep producing everlasting leaves with delicious stems and will be too healthy (you'll see to that) for the city to eliminate. Then you will then provide your grandmother with a stem that she will then return to you in a Mason jar, in the form of jam. Isn't it beautiful, the eternal cycle of nature? BOTANICAL INFORMATION Latin name: Rheum rhabarbarum Common names: Garden rhubarb English: RhubarbFamily Polygonaceae MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Requires little care once implanted. Consider cutting the flower stalk to encourage leaf development. Direct seeding offers a lower germination rate than indoor seeding. CAUTION Rhubarb leaves are poisonous, consume only the stalk.	Zinnia (Zinnia sp.) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Zinnia;Zinnia sp.Asteraceae;Amazing and elegant flower, the zinnia is an annual that comes in multiple colors sunny yellow, bright orange or fuchsia pink. Its nectar will relentlessly attract hummingbirds and pollinators.;Zinnia is found primarily in Mexico. Following the sun, it spread across the dry grasslands, over an area stretching from southwestern North America to South America. BOTANICAL INFORMATION Latin name: Zinnia sp. Common Names: Zinnia English: Zinnia Family: Asteraceae MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Possibility of spontaneous sowing. Good dried flower. Cutting faded flowers stimulates flowering.	Black Cherry Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum 'Black Cherry') 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Climbing tomato with multiple wine-red fruits, each barely smaller than a golf ball. Very balanced at the sweet-acid level, this cherry tomato is one of our favorites when eaten fresh, directly from the garden. Its skin is thin and it is very juicy. We found this treasure one day, at a seed company (Antique Edibles), during a trip to Ontario. BOTANICAL INFORMATION Latin name: Lycopersicon esculentum 'Black Cherry' Common name(s): Black Cherry Tomato English: Tomato Black Cherry Family: Solenaceae 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.
Spanish Lefebvre Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Spanish Lefebvre') 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD In the 1960s, Mr. Q Réginald Lefebvre owned a farm in St-Rémi, Quebec. One day, some Spaniards ask him for a few acres to grow their tomatoes. He accepts and discovers by rubbing shoulders with them the potential of one of their variety of tomatoes. He cultivates it in turn. In 1981, for lack of succession, the farm was sold, but the tomato went down in history! BOTANICAL INFORMATION Latin name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Spanish Lefebvre' Common name(s): 'Spanish Lefebvre' tomato, Italian type English: Tomato Spanish Lefebvre Family: Solanaceae 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.	Sun Drop Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum 'Sun Drop') 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Adorable little orange tomato. It is particularly sweet, and offers an early harvest; it therefore allows you to start enjoying the summer as soon as possible! Perfect as a snack or to add a splash of color to your salad. BOTANICAL INFORMATION Latin name: Lycopersicon esculentum 'Sun Drop' Common name(s): Sun Drop Tomato English: Tomato Sun Drop Family: Solanaceae 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.