{"title":"Fruit seeds","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eTransform your garden into a fruit orchard with our selection of fruit seeds. Grow strawberries, melons, watermelons, kiwis, and much more. Perfect for harvesting healthy, perfectly ripe fruit right at home.\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"50-graines-dargousier-hippophae-rhamoides","title":"Sea buckthorn seeds (Hippophae rhamnoides)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHippophae rhamnoides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea buckthorn, shining thorn, thorny willow, Siberian pineapple: this last nickname comes from the surprisingly exotic fragrance of its orange berries, which remain attached to the branches until the heart of winter. It is one of the few shrubs capable of colonizing dunes, scree and the most inhospitable ground—while enriching them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright orange berries:\u003c\/strong\u003e very tart, they persist on the branches throughout winter and brighten the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThorny shrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for a defensive hedge, with highly decorative silvery foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen fixer:\u003c\/strong\u003e its root nodules naturally enrich even the poorest soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates temperatures down to -30 °C, sea salt and violent winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant — sea buckthorn is dioecious:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMale and female plants are separate, and \u003cstrong\u003eonly female plants bear fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e. To harvest berries, you therefore need both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe practical rule: \u003cstrong\u003eone male plant for every six to eight female plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, planted upwind, since pollination is wind-borne. Sow generously: the sex cannot be distinguished until the first flowering, at around three or four years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts branches bear long, sharp thorns: thick gloves are essential for pruning and harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt spreads vigorously through root suckers: plan for a rhizome barrier or regular monitoring if you do not want it to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, without compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e truly all types, including sandy, stony, poor or saline soils, provided they are \u003cstrong\u003ewell drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. As a nitrogen fixer, it needs no amendments and thrives where almost nothing else grows. It only dislikes heavy, waterlogged soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e for 4 to 6 weeks is necessary to break dormancy. Then sow in spring, in a deep pot or directly in the ground, at a depth of 1 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 1.50 to 2 metres of spacing in a hedge. Choose the location carefully from the outset: its spreading roots make later transplantation difficult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater only during the first two years; afterward, the shrub becomes completely self-sufficient. No fertilization is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune at the end of winter with thick gloves, and check for root suckers every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe berries are fragile and firmly attached among the thorns. The traditional method: cut the fruit-laden branches, \u003cstrong\u003efreeze them\u003c\/strong\u003e, then shake them—the frozen berries will detach on their own, intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest after the first frosts, which soften their very pronounced acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt makes a defensive, food-producing hedge with \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/50-graines-deglantier-sauvage-rosa-canina\"\u003ewild dog rose\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/30-graines-de-vinettier-berberis-vulgaris-hispanica\"\u003ebarberry\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-de-sureau-noir-sambucus-nigra\"\u003eblack elderberry\u003c\/a\u003e. As a nitrogen fixer, it enriches the soil for its neighbours. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/bases-permaculture\"\u003ethe basics of permaculture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts persistent berries feed blackbirds, thrushes and warblers in the middle of winter, the most critical season for birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts thorny thicket provides an impregnable nesting refuge, protected from predators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts root nodules fix atmospheric nitrogen and restore degraded soils—it is widely used to stabilize dunes and embankments. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/sol-vivant-bacteries-champignons\"\u003eliving soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerries for jams, jellies, syrups and juices—their pronounced acidity generally calls for added sugar. They freeze very well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefensive hedges, windbreaks, soil stabilization and restoration of degraded land.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional medicinal plant, also used in cosmetics. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts genus name, \u003cem\u003eHippophae\u003c\/em\u003e, means “shining horse” in Greek: it was reported in Antiquity that horses fed on its foliage developed a glossy coat, earning it a place in accounts of Alexander the Great’s mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush fully ripe berries in a little water, rinse to separate the seeds from the pulp, then dry them before winter stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shrub that brings inhospitable lands back to life and feeds birds in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865909801293,"sku":"3760335362286","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/argousier-rameau-baies-orange-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788215802"},{"product_id":"50-graines-de-groseillier-a-grappe-rouge-fruit-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Redcurrant seeds (Ribes rubrum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedcurrant, also known as red currant bush: its translucent clusters resemble tiny bunches of grapes, which explains its regional names. This remarkably undemanding, bushy shrub produces tart clusters from early summer onwards, perfect for fruit leather and incomparable jelly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTranslucent clusters:\u003c\/strong\u003e shiny red, tart berries gathered in long, highly decorative clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it withstands temperatures down to -20 °C and thrives in cool regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e a light annual pruning is enough to keep it productive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable:\u003c\/strong\u003e ornamental garden, orchard, vegetable garden, or trained against a wall — including a north-facing wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e an open, \u003cstrong\u003epartially shaded\u003c\/strong\u003e position. This is important: redcurrants dislike scorching full sun, which burns their leaves and cooks their berries. They perform remarkably well when trained against a north-facing wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, deep, rich in humus, and well drained, preferably neutral to slightly acidic. As its roots are shallow, it dislikes both drying out and stagnant water — mulching is highly beneficial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 12 weeks of \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e is necessary to break dormancy. Then sow in spring in pots, covering lightly. Germination is slow: be patient. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant, spacing plants 1.50 metres apart. It can be grown as a bush, as a standard, or trained in cordons against a wall, depending on the space available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing it in a large container is possible but significantly reduces production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch as soon as you plant it: its shallow roots quickly suffer from drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil cool in summer. An addition of compost around the base each autumn is enough to maintain it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e redcurrants fruit mainly on \u003cstrong\u003etwo- to three-year-old wood\u003c\/strong\u003e. At the end of winter, remove the oldest, blackened branches and retain the young shoots — the opposite of blackcurrants, which are cut back more severely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen up the centre of the bush to limit powdery mildew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the \u003cstrong\u003ewhole cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e by pinching it at the base, never berry by berry: the fruits get crushed and the cluster keeps much better intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait until all the berries on a cluster are well coloured. Netting is often necessary, as birds spot them before you do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts tolerance of partial shade makes it well suited to the understorey of fruit trees, with \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/1000-graines-d-ortie-sauvage-plante-amie-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes\"\u003enettles\u003c\/a\u003e kept at a distance and \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/1000-graines-dachillee-millefeuille-fleurs-medicinale-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003eyarrow\u003c\/a\u003e to attract beneficial insects. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/bases-permaculture\"\u003ethe basics of permaculture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts discreet, early flowering, from April onwards, provides a resource for bees at a time when there is still little for them to forage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts berries feed blackbirds, warblers, and field mice in late spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn jelly — its naturally high pectin content allows it to set without added pectin —, jam, tarts, syrup, or coulis. Raw, its berries are distinctly tart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey freeze very well once stripped from their stems and spread out on a tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush ripe berries in a little water, rinse to separate the seeds from the pulp, then dry them flat before winter stratification. Redcurrants are also very easy to propagate from hardwood cuttings in winter. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit shrub that tolerates a north-facing wall and still produces a crop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865914716493,"sku":"3760335361999","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/groseillier-grappe-rouge-rameau-grappes-packshot-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788256277"},{"product_id":"50-graines-de-framboise-sauvage-fruit-rouge-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Wild raspberry seeds (Rubus idaeus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRubus idaeus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild raspberry, Ida bramble, woodland raspberry: its species name comes from Mount Ida in Crete, where legend held that it grew in abundance. Much smaller than cultivated raspberries, the wild raspberry far surpasses them in fragrance — it tastes of mountain edges and clearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly fragrant fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e smaller than those of horticultural varieties, but distinctly more aromatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckering subshrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e it gradually forms a dense clump through its suckers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e as a mountain plant, it withstands harsh winters without protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndemanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates most soils, provided they remain moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe raspberry plant suckers vigorously and expands its clump year after year. Plan for an edging or annual removal of suckers if you wish to contain it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSowing requires patience: allow two to three years before the first harvests, whereas a purchased plant produces from the first year. In return, you get plants perfectly adapted to your soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny or lightly shaded, sheltered from the wind. In hot regions, partial shade suits it better: it is a high-altitude plant that suffers in heatwaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, light, humus-rich and above all \u003cstrong\u003emoist\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably slightly acidic. It dislikes heavy clay soils and limestone, which causes the foliage to turn yellow. Avoid lawns, where grasses compete fiercely with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e for 4 to 6 weeks is necessary to break dormancy. Then sow in pots in spring, covering the seeds only very lightly. Germination is slow and irregular: do not discard your pots too soon. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant along the edge of the vegetable garden or at the woodland edge, spacing plants 60 to 80 cm apart. Mulch generously as soon as you plant: its roots are shallow and vulnerable to drying out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil moist without waterlogging it, especially during hot weather. Here, mulching is more than a convenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e wild raspberry bears fruit on \u003cstrong\u003esecond-year\u003c\/strong\u003e canes. Cut the canes that have borne fruit down to ground level at the end of the season, and keep the young green shoots of the current year for the following harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding compost around the base each autumn maintains its vigor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe raspberry separates from its receptacle on its own when ripe — if it resists, wait. Pick in the morning, after the dew has evaporated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt keeps for very little time: eat, process or freeze it the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt makes a fruiting hedge with \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-de-sureau-noir-sambucus-nigra\"\u003eblack elderberry\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/50-graines-deglantier-sauvage-rosa-canina\"\u003ewild rose\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid planting it where nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes) have grown, as they share certain diseases with it. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/bases-permaculture\"\u003ethe basics of permaculture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts discreet white flowers are among the most visited by bees: raspberry honey is highly regarded by mountain beekeepers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense clump provides nesting shelter appreciated by songbirds, and its fruit feeds blackbirds and thrushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshly picked, in jam, coulis, syrup or frozen. Its intense fragrance means that a small amount goes a long way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe leaves dry well for herbal tea, a traditional countryside use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush very ripe raspberries in a little water, rinse several times to separate the seeds from the pulp, then dry them flat before winter stratification. Raspberry plants can also be propagated very simply by removing their suckers. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance of mountain clearings, brought right into the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865922908493,"sku":"3760335361524","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/framboise-sauvage-rameau-fructifie-packshot-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788255999"},{"product_id":"8-graines-de-grenadier-jardins-fleurs-fruits-semences-paysannes","title":"Pomegranate seeds (Punica granatum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePunica granatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePomegranate, balaustier, Carthage apple: its species name \u003cem\u003egranatum\u003c\/em\u003e means “seeded,” and its fruit—the pomegranate—gave its name both to the city of Granada and to the explosive device. Cultivated for more than five thousand years, it is one of the oldest domesticated fruit trees and one of the most spectacular when in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright orange trumpet-shaped flowers from June to September, spectacular even without fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e orange-red pomegranates in autumn, packed with juicy seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable shrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 5 metres tall, it can be grown as a specimen, in an informal hedge, trained against a support, or in a large pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e shiny green in summer, turning golden yellow in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt needs a \u003cstrong\u003elong, hot and dry summer\u003c\/strong\u003e to ripen its fruit. In cooler climates, it will flower magnificently but produce little or no fruit—it is already a superb ornamental shrub. Plant it against a south-facing wall, sheltered from northerly winds, to maximise your chances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower initiation requires a short period of winter cold, so it is not suited to climates without a cool season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, warm and sheltered from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary soil, even poor or stony, above all \u003cstrong\u003ewell-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. It tolerates chalky soil and drought once established, but dislikes stagnant winter moisture. Avoid excessive fertilisation: too much nitrogen produces foliage at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e these seeds do \u003cstrong\u003enot require long stratification\u003c\/strong\u003e—this is a Mediterranean species. Carefully remove all pulp, soak them for 24 hours in lukewarm water, then sow 1 cm deep at 20–25 °C. A short cold period of 2 to 4 weeks improves the uniformity of emergence but is not essential. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into the ground in mild regions, or into a large pot elsewhere so it can be sheltered over winter. Hardy to approximately -12 °C once well established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA seed-grown plant produces variable fruit, sometimes different from the parent—this is the whole adventure of propagation from seed, whereas nurseries take cuttings to reproduce a variety identically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first few years and while fruiting, then very sparingly. Water stress while the fruit is forming causes it to split.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune lightly at the end of winter to open up the centre and remove suckers, which it readily produces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest pomegranates when their skin is well coloured and slightly angular, before the first autumn rains cause them to split. They keep for several weeks in a cool place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt complements a Mediterranean garden with \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/15-graines-dolivier-sauvage-olea-europea-sylvestris\"\u003ewild olive\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/25-graines-de-myrte-commune-fleurs-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003emyrtle\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003edrought-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts large, nectar-rich orange flowers are heavily visited by bees and bumblebees over a long summer period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts split or fallen fruit feeds birds and insects in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh seeds in salads, juices, homemade grenadine syrup, or sprinkled over savoury dishes in the Middle Eastern style. A superb ornamental plant thanks to its flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA symbol of fertility and abundance in almost all Mediterranean cultures, the pomegranate appears in the myth of Persephone, in the Bible and in Persian art. Its countless seeds have made it an emblem of prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake seeds from a fully ripe fruit, remove all the juicy pulp by rubbing them in water, then dry them for a few days. Sow them promptly, as their germination capacity declines over time. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant orange flowers, and pomegranates when summer conditions are right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865924874573,"sku":"3760335360855","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/grenadier-bonsai-tronc-incline-shakan-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788277394"},{"product_id":"60-graines-de-fruit-du-dragon-pitaya-cactus-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Dragon Fruit (Pitaya) Seeds (Hylocereus undatus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHylocereus undatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon fruit, pitaya, pitahaya, thorn pear: this is not a tree but a \u003cstrong\u003eclimbing cactus\u003c\/strong\u003e, native to Central America, which clings to trunks with aerial roots. Its immense white flower opens for only one night — it is one of the most spectacular flowers in the plant kingdom, and it has wilted by early morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimbing cactus:\u003c\/strong\u003e fleshy, triangular stems that cling with aerial roots and can reach several meters in length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-night flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e immense, fragrant white corolla, open from dusk to dawn, earning it the nickname “queen of the night.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScaly fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright pink skin, white flesh dotted with tiny black seeds, with a mild and refreshing flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy to cultivate, it makes a spectacular houseplant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know before sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt freezes at 5 to 10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e: in our latitudes, it is grown in a pot, indoors, in a conservatory, or in a heated greenhouse. It can be placed outdoors in summer, during the warm season only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 7 years\u003c\/strong\u003e before the first flowering for a plant grown from seed. In the meantime, it is a remarkable ornamental plant — but it is better to know this before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt needs support: a trellis, thick stake, or coco coir totem, which it will cling to with its aerial roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany varieties are partially self-sterile: two separate plants significantly improve the chances of fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e very bright, but \u003cstrong\u003ewithout intense direct sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e through a window — in nature, it grows in partial shade, clinging to trunks beneath the canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-drained, light, and airy: a mixture of potting soil and coarse sand or gravel, half and half. It is an epiphytic cactus and rots immediately in heavy or waterlogged substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eno stratification — this is a tropical species\u003c\/strong\u003e, and cold is harmful to it. Sow on the surface without covering; the seeds need light. Maintain at \u003cstrong\u003e25–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a mini-greenhouse, with constant humidity. Germination is quick: 1 to 3 weeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant individually into pots when the seedlings reach 3 to 5 cm, taking care as they are fragile at first. Choose a wide, shallow pot, as its roots remain close to the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the support as soon as the stem exceeds 30 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater moderately, allowing the substrate to dry between waterings — excess water is the leading cause of death. Reduce watering significantly in winter, when the plant becomes dormant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever allow the temperature to drop below 10°C. An application of cactus fertilizer in spring and summer supports its growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune stems that are too long to encourage branching: flowers appear on fully mature stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your plant flowers and produces fruit, harvest about one month after flowering, when the skin is deep pink and the scales are beginning to dry at their tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual pollination with a brush on the evening the flower opens significantly increases the chances of fruit set indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn its native habitat, its nocturnal flowering is pollinated by bats and moths — a fine example of adaptation to nocturnal pollinators, which is rare among cultivated plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing it indoors offers an opportunity to discover an unusual plant lifestyle: that of epiphytic cacti.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh fruit, cut in half and eaten with a spoon, in fruit salad, juice, or sorbet. Its flesh is mild and not very sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA striking ornamental houseplant, even without fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts name, “dragon fruit,” comes from the scaly appearance of its skin, which Asian tradition associated with the body of the dragon. In several Southeast Asian cultures, it is offered as a sign of prosperity and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScoop the flesh from a fully ripe fruit, mash it in a little water, and rinse several times through a fine sieve to separate the tiny black seeds from the pulp. Dry them flat on absorbent paper. Sow them quickly, as their germination capacity declines over time. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA climbing cactus whose flower opens for only one night.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865929986381,"sku":"3760335360787","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/fruit-du-dragon-tige-triangulaire-fruit-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788271435"},{"product_id":"150-graines-de-cassis-geant-de-boskoop-ribes-nigrum","title":"Giant Boskoop Blackcurrant Seeds (Ribes nigrum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiant Boskoop Blackcurrant, blackcurrant bush: selected in the Netherlands in the nursery town of Boskoop, this variety produces longer clusters and larger berries than the common blackcurrant. Its fragrance, however, remains incomparable — it is the one that made Burgundy’s blackcurrant creams and jellies famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge berries:\u003c\/strong\u003e larger than average, with tender skin, borne in long clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e from the beginning of July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly aromatic foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e when crushed, its leaves release the characteristic scent of blackcurrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushy shrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e it can be grown in the ground or in a container on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny but not scorching, or partial shade in hot regions. Blackcurrants are plants of cool climates; heat waves cause them to suffer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, deep, rich in humus and well-drained, preferably neutral to slightly acidic. Its shallow roots are as susceptible to drying out as they are to stagnant water — mulching is highly beneficial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 12 weeks of \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e are necessary to break dormancy. Then sow in spring in pots, covering lightly. Germination is slow and staggered. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 1.50 metres of spacing. In containers, choose a wide, deep pot and mulch the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood to know: blackcurrants are partially self-fertile, but having \u003cstrong\u003etwo plants\u003c\/strong\u003e significantly improves fruit set and berry size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil cool in summer, without excess moisture. Applying compost around the base each autumn is enough to maintain it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike redcurrants, blackcurrants fruit mainly on \u003cstrong\u003eone-year-old wood\u003c\/strong\u003e. Prune more severely: each winter, remove one third of the oldest branches at ground level to encourage new shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithout this pruning, production declines sharply after a few years — this is the most common mistake with blackcurrant bushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the entire cluster when all the berries are black and slightly soft. Picked too early, they remain astringent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tender-skinned berries of this variety bruise easily: handle them gently and process them quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt thrives beneath fruit trees, alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/1000-graines-dachillee-millefeuille-fleurs-medicinale-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003eyarrow\u003c\/a\u003e, which attracts beneficial insects. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/bases-permaculture\"\u003ethe basics of permaculture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts early flowering, from April onwards, provides food for bees and bumblebees at a time when resources are still scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts black berries are highly sought after by blackbirds and warblers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor jellies, jam, syrup, coulis and sorbet. The berries freeze very well and retain all their fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts leaves can be dried for herbal tea, a traditional countryside use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush fully ripe berries in a little water, rinse to separate the seeds from the pulp, then dry them flat before winter stratification. Blackcurrants are also very easy to propagate from hardwood cuttings in winter. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge berries from July onwards, and a fragrance nothing can replace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866932359501,"sku":"3760335362408","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/cassis-geant-de-boskoop-ribes-nigrum-rameau-grappes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787496357"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-tomatillo-verte-physalis-tomate-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Green Tomatillo Seeds (Physalis ixocarpa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhysalis ixocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem\u003ePhysalis philadelphica\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen tomatillo, tomatillo, Mexican green tomato, miltomate: it is the soul of \u003cem\u003esalsa verde\u003c\/em\u003e, the Mexican sauce that nothing can truly replace. Domesticated by the Aztecs long before the tomato, it bears a tangy fruit wrapped in a papery husk that must be removed before cooking—and whose slightly sticky surface simply rinses clean with lukewarm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e a highly productive annual herbaceous plant growing 1.5 to 2 metres tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHusked fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 cm in diameter, they gradually fill their papery husk as they ripen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 to 85 days from sowing to harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not eat the immature fruits or foliage: like all nightshades, they contain alkaloids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant: the tomatillo is \u003cstrong\u003eself-incompatible\u003c\/strong\u003e. At least two plants must be grown to produce fruit; a single isolated plant will produce nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrost-tender plant, destroyed by the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun and warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, loose, moist and well drained. Like the related tomato, it is a hungry plant: adding compost at planting benefits it. It does not tolerate standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in pots under cover from March, or directly in the ground when nighttime temperatures reach 18 °C and daytime temperatures reach 25 °C. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of growing medium or sand and keep them moist until germination. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant after the frosts, spacing plants 80 cm to 1 m apart, and provide sturdy support: stems laden with fruit bend easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember to plant at least two plants side by side to ensure cross-pollination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly at the base, without wetting the foliage. Mulch to retain moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest when the fruit completely fills its husk and begins to split it open, while it is still deep green: this is when its acidity is perfect for salsa. If overripe, it becomes yellowish and bland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt naturally accompanies other ingredients of Mexican cuisine in the vegetable garden: peppers, coriander and maize. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e planted at its base help limit nematodes. Avoid growing it after tomatoes or potatoes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeing self-incompatible, it depends entirely on pollinators to produce fruit: growing it provides an additional reason to welcome bees and bumblebees into the vegetable garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts yellow flowers with dark centres are visited throughout the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn essential base for salsa verde and Latin American sauces, also delicious roasted, in ratatouille or soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush a few very ripe fruits in a little water, leave them to ferment for two to three days, then rinse them: the healthy seeds will sink to the bottom. Dry them before storing. Be careful, as tomatillos cross readily between varieties: isolate your seed plants if you also grow the purple variety. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for germination rates, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a touch of Mexican authenticity to your vegetable garden with these green tomatillo seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866936193357,"sku":"3760335362033","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/tomatillo-verte-physalis-ixocarpa-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787407688"},{"product_id":"20-graines-de-pasteque-sugar-baby-legumes-fruit-semences-paysannes","title":"Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds (Citrullus lanatus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/em\u003e “Sugar Baby”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar Baby watermelon: developed in the United States in the 1950s, this variety was designed for gardens and short growing seasons. While classic watermelons require long summers and plenty of space, Sugar Baby produces 3 to 4 kg fruits in a significantly shorter cycle—making it suitable for cultivation well beyond the south of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReasonably sized fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4 kg, slightly oval, with a uniform dark green rind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed, sweet flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e firm and juicy, with few black seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery early:\u003c\/strong\u003e its short cycle makes it suitable for less warm climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, it tolerates dry summers well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, in a warm, sheltered spot—this is essential for sweet fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, deep, loose and rather sandy, with good drainage. It is a heavy feeder: a planting hole filled with well-rotted compost makes all the difference. It dislikes stagnant water around the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in individual pots under cover at 22–25 °C from April onward, 2 cm deep, placing the seed on its edge. Soaking for 12 hours in lukewarm water speeds up germination. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant in May–June with the root ball intact, taking care never to disturb the roots, into holes filled with compost and spaced 1 to 2 metres apart. Dark mulch warms the soil and noticeably speeds up fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater generously during growth, then \u003cstrong\u003ereduce watering considerably as soon as the fruit begins to swell\u003c\/strong\u003e: this concentrates the sugars. Too much water at the end of the cycle produces bland watermelons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit each plant to 3 or 4 fruits and place a tile or board beneath each one to keep it away from damp soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree signs together indicate ripeness: the tendril closest to the fruit has dried out, the ground spot has changed from white to creamy yellow, and the fruit sounds hollow when tapped. Watermelons do not continue to ripen after picking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt enjoys growing near \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/20-graines-de-mais-ornemental-amero\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e, which protects it from the wind, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003edwarf nasturtium\u003c\/a\u003e, which diverts aphids. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike melons, it depends entirely on bees to produce fruit: without pollinators, there are no watermelons. This is an excellent reason to sow nectar-rich flowers nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts spreading foliage covers the soil extensively and protects it from drying out in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy fresh, in a salad with feta and mint, as juice or sorbet. The white rind is excellent for making preserves, a traditional recipe that helps prevent waste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the black seeds from a perfectly ripe fruit, rinse them to remove the pulp and dry them flat for several days. Watermelons cross-pollinate between varieties but not with melons or squash. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelons within reach of gardens in both the north and south.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866937373005,"sku":"3760335362002","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/pasteque-sugar-baby-fruit-entier-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787511465"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-physalis-jardins-potager-fruits-semences-paysannes","title":"Cape Gooseberry Seeds (Physalis peruviana)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhysalis peruviana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeruvian groundcherry, physalis, Cape gooseberry, Peruvian love-in-a-cage, uchuva: this is the physalis prized for its fruit, whose small, sweet, slightly tart golden berry can be enjoyed just as it is. Not to be confused with the Chinese lantern, its strictly ornamental cousin: here, the papery calyx is simply a natural wrapper that protects the fruit and ensures its long shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e golden berries the size of a cherry, with a unique flavor somewhere between pineapple and redcurrant, protected by their lantern-like husk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbundant production:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single well-tended plant can produce dozens of fruits from August until the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong shelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e in their intact calyx, the fruits keep for several weeks at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly eat perfectly ripe fruits, when the calyx has turned beige and papery and the berry is a deep golden color. Green fruits and foliage are not edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrost-tender plant: native to the tropical Andes, it is killed by frost and is grown as an \u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e in our climates, or in a pot to be overwintered frost-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun and warmth, essential for the fruits to ripen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, loose, moist and well drained. It is a hungry plant, like the tomato to which it is related: adding compost is genuinely beneficial. However, avoid overfertilizing with nitrogen, as this may result in abundant foliage and few fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e no cold stratification—this tropical species requires warmth instead. Sow in pots under cover from February to March at 20–25 °C, covering lightly, then transplant after the last frosts. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant after the frosts, spacing plants 80 cm to 1 m apart: the plant becomes very large and spreading. Provide a stake or support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly at the base in summer. Mulch to retain soil moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch out the main stems to encourage branching and therefore fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe unmistakable sign: ripe fruits fall to the ground on their own, inside their beige, dry calyx. Simply pick them up at the base of the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike other nightshades, it appreciates the company of \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/50-graines-de-bourrache-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003eofficinal borage\u003c\/a\u003e, which attracts pollinators, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e, which help limit nematodes. Avoid planting it after tomatoes or potatoes, as they belong to the same family and share the same diseases. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts yellow flowers, speckled with brown and modest but numerous, are visited by bees and bumblebees throughout the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts long fruiting period, lasting until the frosts, extends the garden's resources late into the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious fruits eaten fresh, made into jam, baked in a tart or dipped in chocolate. Their calyx, opening like a corolla, also makes a spectacular garnish for desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush a few fully ripe fruits in a little water, leave them to ferment for two to three days, then rinse: the healthy seeds sink to the bottom, while the debris floats. Dry them on paper before storing. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for germination rates, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow your own Peruvian groundcherries and enjoy their small golden berries from late summer onward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866941534541,"sku":"3760335361241","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/physalis-peruviana-coqueret-perou-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787404439"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-fraise-des-bois-fruit-rouge-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Wild Strawberry Seeds (Fragaria vesca)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFragaria vesca\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild strawberry, woodland strawberry, alpine strawberry, capron: tiny and incomparable. This is the strawberry once gathered at the edge of the forest, the one whose single fruit perfumes an entire mouthful — and which the larger, more productive modern varieties have never managed to equal in flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall, highly fragrant fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e the taste of strawberry at its most concentrated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverbearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e it produces in successive waves from June until the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates -15 to -20 °C, but starts growing again early and is vulnerable to late frosts on its flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent ground cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e along borders, in light woodland, in containers, or even on a windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade — it is a woodland plant; scorching full sun causes it to suffer and dries out its shallow roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in humus, slightly acidic to neutral, moist and well drained. Avoid calcareous soils, which cause its foliage to turn yellow, and waterlogged ground. Clay slopes that are steep enough not to retain water suit it very well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4 weeks of \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e significantly improves germination. Then sow in a seed tray in spring and \u003cstrong\u003edo not cover the seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e: they need light to germinate. Simply press them against the growing medium and keep it moist. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant at the 3–4 leaf stage, spacing plants 25 to 30 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eNever bury the crown of the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e — the central bud from which the leaves emerge: if buried, it rots, and this is the most common cause of failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch as soon as you plant: its roots are shallow, and mulch keeps the fruits clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil moist without waterlogging it, especially in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike cultivated strawberries, wild strawberries produce few or no runners: they spread mainly by self-seeding around themselves, making them a natural and long-lasting ground cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide the clumps every 3 to 4 years to rejuvenate them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the fruits when they are deep red and soft, preferably in the morning, by pinching the stem rather than pulling on the fruit, which will be crushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey keep hardly at all: that is the price of their delicacy, so consume them the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial associations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt thrives in light woodland, at the foot of fruit shrubs, where it occupies the lower layer. A \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/1000-graines-d-ortie-sauvage-plante-amie-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes\"\u003eborder of nettles\u003c\/a\u003e at a distance attracts beneficial insects. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-vivaces-comestibles\"\u003eour edible perennials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts small white flowers, produced over a very long period, provide a regular food source for solitary bees and hoverflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense carpet shelters ground beetles and other beneficial organisms close to the soil, while its fruits feed blackbirds and small mammals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh, on a tart, as jam, or as a coulis. A few wild strawberries are enough to perfume an entire preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts leaves dry well for herbal tea, a traditional use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush a few very ripe fruits onto a paper towel, let them dry completely, then rub them to detach the achenes — the small yellow grains on the surface of the fruit, which are the actual seeds. Store in a cool, dry place until stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living organisms as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to restore gardeners' ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny and incomparable: the strawberry whose single fruit perfumes everything.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866942124365,"sku":"3760335361531","price":6.84,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/fraise-des-bois-fragaria-vesca-pied-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787394688"},{"product_id":"25-graines-de-myrte-commune-fleurs-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"Common Myrtle Seeds (Myrtus communis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMyrtus communis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon myrtle, true myrtle, lagui herb, nerte: this is the shrub of ancient crowns, consecrated to Venus and forever associated with love and marriage. In Corsica and Sardinia, its black berries are used to make an iconic liqueur. Evergreen foliage, fragrant white flowers, aromatic berries: everything about it evokes the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e small, glossy dark green leaves that are highly fragrant when crushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant white flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e star-shaped flowers with numerous stamens, in June and July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic berries:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue-black in autumn, they flavor cured meats and liqueurs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e rarely affected by disease, it responds well to pruning and tolerates drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerately hardy: it tolerates temperatures down to -10 °C \u003cstrong\u003eprovided the soil is dry\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the combination of cold and moisture that kills it. In cold regions, grow it in a pot so it can be brought indoors for the winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, warm, and sheltered from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and preferably somewhat moist, but above all \u003cstrong\u003every well drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. It adapts to various soils, including poor and stony soils, but stagnant winter moisture is fatal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow indoors or under cover during winter, or directly in place in early spring, at a depth of 1 cm. Soaking the seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water improves germination, which is often slow and irregular—allow one to two months. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into the ground in mild regions, or into a pot at least 40 cm wide for a terrace or balcony. It grows very well in containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater during the first few years, then only during severe drought. In pots, water more regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune after flowering to make it denser—it is very well suited to low hedges and topiary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves throughout the year as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the berries when they are fully black and soft in autumn, after the first light frosts have softened their bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt forms a water-efficient Mediterranean hedge or bed with \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/300-graines-de-thym-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003ethyme\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/4-graines-de-laurier-sauce-laurus-nobilis\"\u003ebay laurel\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003edrought-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts white flowers, with numerous stamens, are rich in pollen and attract large numbers of bees and hoverflies in midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts berries feed blackbirds and thrushes in autumn, while its evergreen foliage provides winter shelter for birds where deciduous shrubs stand bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe leaves and berries flavor cured meats, marinades, sauces, and grilled dishes—in Corsica and Sardinia, the berries are used to make the famous myrtle liqueur. Its flowering branches make beautiful, fragrant bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, used in Mediterranean herbal medicine since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsecrated to Venus, myrtle symbolizes love and fidelity. Its branches have traditionally been included in bridal bouquets in Europe, a custom popularized by Queen Victoria and still perpetuated by the British royal family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush fully ripe berries in a little water, rinse to separate the seeds from the pulp, then dry them. Sow them promptly, as their germination capacity decreases over time. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rates, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to restore gardeners’ ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the fragrance of the Mediterranean in an evergreen shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866953068877,"sku":"3760335361043","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/myrtus-communis-myrte-commun-bonsai-shakan-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787529319"},{"product_id":"15-graines-de-cognassier-arbre-fruitier-coing-semences-paysannes","title":"Quince Seeds (Cydonia oblonga)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCydonia oblonga\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuince tree, quince apple tree, apple of Cydon: its golden, downy fruits, quinces, were nicknamed “golden apples” in Antiquity — some believe that the golden apples from the Garden of the Hesperides were actually quinces. Inedible raw, they become, once cooked, one of the most fragrant flavors in the orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly fragrant fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single quince placed in a room will perfume it for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy-to-grow small tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e vigorous and hardy, it grows in all climates and on almost all types of soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates temperatures down to -25 °C without protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e large, solitary pale pink flowers in spring, highly decorative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuinces should never be eaten raw\u003c\/strong\u003e: their flesh is hard, astringent, and inedible as it is. Cooking is what brings out their full fragrance and softens them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe seeds should not be eaten either: like those of all pome fruits in this family, they contain compounds best avoided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably full sun; it tolerates partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, cool, and well-drained, even clay soil — it is one of the few fruit trees that tolerates heavy, damp soil well. However, it dislikes very chalky soils, which cause its foliage to turn yellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e for 2 to 3 months is necessary to break dormancy. Then sow in spring, in a deep pot or directly in the ground, at a depth of 1 cm. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 4 to 5 meters of clearance. It can also be grown in a large pot on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed-grown trees produce variable fruit — that is the adventure of propagation from seed. Note: the quince tree is also the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional rootstock for pear trees\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it doubly useful for anyone who wants to graft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first few years. After that, the tree becomes highly self-sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune lightly at the end of winter to open up the center: it fruits on the previous year’s branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest late, in October–November, when the fruits change from green to golden yellow and their down disappears when rubbed. Handle them carefully: they bruise very easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey keep for several weeks in a cool, well-ventilated place, perfuming the entire room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt fits well in a diverse orchard with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/80-graines-de-murier-noir-morus-nigra\"\u003eblack mulberry\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/5-graines-dabricotier-commun-prunus-armeniaca\"\u003eapricot tree\u003c\/a\u003e. At its base, aromatic plants such as \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e attract pollinators. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/bases-permaculture\"\u003ethe basics of permaculture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts generous spring flowering is highly attractive to bees and bumblebees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts fallen fruit feeds birds and insects in autumn, while its canopy provides shelter for nesting birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuinces can be made into jams, jellies (their naturally high pectin content allows them to set without additions), fruit pastes, or cooked with savory dishes in the Eastern style — lamb tagine with quinces is the best-known example.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts fragrant, blond-veined wood is prized by cabinetmakers for marquetry and by luthiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDedicated to Aphrodite by the Greeks, the quince was the fruit of marriage: young brides would take a bite before entering the bridal chamber. It symbolizes love, fertility, and marital happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the seeds from a fully ripe quince, remove all the pulp, and dry them for a few days, then store them in a cool, dry place until winter stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit that perfumes the whole house, and the rootstock for pear trees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866959163725,"sku":"3760335360640","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/cognassier-cydonia-oblonga-rameau-fleur-coing-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787481926"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-mure-sauvage-plante-fruit-rouge-ronce-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Wild Blackberry Seeds (Rubus fruticosus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRubus fruticosus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild blackberry, common bramble, hedge blackberry, catimuron: the bramble is one of those plants you pull out of the garden and bless in September, basket in hand. Hardy down to -25 °C, virtually indestructible, it produces sweet black fruits without asking for anything in return—few crops can match its generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet black fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e they ripen progressively from August to October, extending the harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it withstands temperatures down to -25 °C and grows in conditions where nothing else survives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong, trailing canes:\u003c\/strong\u003e thorny, they take root wherever they touch the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndemanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e a sunny or partially shaded position and deep, well-drained soil are sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions — read before sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe bramble is highly invasive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its trailing canes take root when they touch the ground (natural layering), and it also produces suckers: an uncontrolled plant forms an impenetrable thicket within a few years. Sow it only with full knowledge of the consequences, in an area where you accept that it will spread, or commit to strict annual pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts curved thorns are formidable: thick gloves and long sleeves are essential for any intervention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not plant it against a shared fence or on a property boundary without discussing it with your neighbour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny or partially shaded. Full sun produces sweeter fruits, while partial shade results in a leafier plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich in humus, rather sandy and well drained—but frankly, it will settle for almost anything. It only fears permanently waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 8 weeks of \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e is necessary to break dormancy. Then sow in a pot in spring, covering the seeds lightly. Germination is slow and staggered: be patient. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant at the edge of the garden, at the back of the garden or in an informal hedge, spacing plants 1.5 to 2 metres apart. Choose the permanent location from the outset: it will be difficult to move later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining it along taut wires makes harvesting and pruning much easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo watering is needed once established, except during exceptional drought in the first year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bramble fruits on \u003cstrong\u003esecond-year\u003c\/strong\u003e canes. Cut the canes that have produced fruit down to ground level at the end of the season, and keep the young shoots from the current year. This annual pruning is also the main way to keep it under control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise the tips of trailing canes to prevent them from taking root where you do not want them to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest when the fruit is dull black and comes away on its own—if it resists, it is still sour. Shiny blackberries are not yet ripe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe harvest extends over several weeks: return every two or three days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt forms a defensive, food-producing hedge with \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/50-graines-deglantier-sauvage-rosa-canina\"\u003ewild dog rose\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-de-sureau-noir-sambucus-nigra\"\u003eblack elderberry\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/30-graines-de-vinettier-berberis-vulgaris-hispanica\"\u003ebarberry\u003c\/a\u003e—an impenetrable and generous combination. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/bases-permaculture\"\u003ethe basics of permaculture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bramble is one of the most useful plants for wildlife: its thorny thicket provides an impregnable nesting refuge for warblers, blackbirds and robins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts flowers are heavily visited by bees and butterflies in midsummer, and its fruits feed birds and mammals in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt serves as a host plant for the caterpillars of many butterfly species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh, in jam, jelly, tarts, sorbets or syrup. They freeze very well when spread out on a tray before being transferred to a bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts young spring shoots and leaves are traditionally used in herbal tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush very ripe blackberries in a little water, rinse several times to separate the seeds from the pulp, then dry them flat before winter stratification. It also propagates very easily by layering: bury the tip of a cane, and it will root on its own. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Commitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment whatsoever. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most precious refuge in the wild garden, and baskets full in September.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866959851853,"sku":"3760335361098","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/mure-sauvage-rubus-fruticosus-rameau-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787403122"},{"product_id":"20-graines-de-rhubarbe-legume-vivace-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Rhubarb Seeds (Rheum rhabarbarum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRheum rhabarbarum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhubarb, garden rhubarb: halfway between a vegetable and a fruit, it is one of the few plants of which only the petiole is eaten—not the leaf, root, or flower stalk. An exceptionally hardy perennial that, once established, produces for ten to fifteen years while requiring almost nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTangy petioles:\u003c\/strong\u003e these are the red or green “stalks” that are cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery long-lived perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single plant produces for 10 to 15 years, with increasingly generous clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates temperatures down to -20 °C, but suffers in very hot weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpressive growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e its immense crinkled leaves also make it a highly decorative plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions — read carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhubarb leaves are toxic and must never be eaten\u003c\/strong\u003e, either raw or cooked: their high oxalic acid content causes digestive and kidney problems. Only the \u003cstrong\u003epetioles\u003c\/strong\u003e, once the leaves have been cut off and discarded, are edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not compost large quantities of leaves in compost intended for the vegetable garden, and keep them out of reach of livestock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop harvesting at the end of June: the oxalic acid concentration in the petioles increases late in the season, and the plant needs to replenish its reserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably partial shade—it does not like high temperatures and thrives better in cool conditions than in scorching full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, cool, rich, and well-drained, enriched with organic matter. This is a very nutrient-hungry plant: a generous addition of compost at planting and every autumn makes all the difference. However, it dislikes standing water, which causes the crown to rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e soak the seeds overnight in lukewarm water, or apply \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e for more uniform germination. Sow in spring in pots, 1 cm deep. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant in spring or autumn, allowing at least 1 square metre per plant: the clump becomes substantial. Choose the location carefully, as it will remain there for more than ten years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn pots, place it in a warm, sheltered spot (greenhouse, conservatory) until spring is well established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during dry periods, without overwatering. Mulch generously around the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut off the flower stalk as soon as it appears: it exhausts the crown at the expense of the petioles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide the clump every 5 to 6 years to rejuvenate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not harvest anything the first year, and only lightly in the second. After that, \u003cstrong\u003epull\u003c\/strong\u003e the petioles by twisting them at the base rather than cutting them: healing is better and the crown is less exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever harvest more than half of a plant’s petioles at one time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts large size and need for cool conditions make it well suited to the edge of the vegetable garden, alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/30-graines-dangelique-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003egarden angelica\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/300-graines-de-liveche-levisticum-officinale-celeri-perpetuel\"\u003elovage\u003c\/a\u003e, other substantial perennials. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-vivaces-comestibles\"\u003eour edible perennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts immense leaves cover the soil, protect it from drying out, and shelter ground beetles and other beneficial insects close to the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you allow a flower stalk to bloom on a well-established plant, its immense cream-coloured panicle will be heavily visited by bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetioles in compotes, jams, pies, and crumbles, or as a tangy accompaniment to meat and oily fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExceptionally allow a flower stalk to grow on a well-established plant, then harvest the winged seeds once they are brown and dry. Note: seedlings produce variable plants; dividing the crown remains the most reliable method for reproducing a good variety. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to restore gardeners’ ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant once, harvest for fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866963489101,"sku":"3760335361395","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/rhubarbe-petioles-recoltes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787512844"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-myrtille-sauvage-airelle-fruit-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Wild Blueberry Seeds (Bilberry) (Vaccinium myrtillus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVaccinium myrtillus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild bilberry, European blueberry, whortleberry, blueberry, woodland grape: much smaller than the American blueberry sold at market stalls, it has violet flesh right to the core—the kind that stains your fingers and lips after picking in the undergrowth. It is the fruit of heathlands and high-altitude forests, and one of the most fragrant berries there is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViolet flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike the cultivated blueberry with pale flesh, it is colored all the way to the center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall shrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e only 20 to 50 cm tall, it forms dense carpets through its rhizomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e a mountain plant, it withstands the harshest winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft green in spring, it turns blazing red in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know before sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidic soil is not a preference; it is a requirement.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs a pH between 4.5 and 5.5. In neutral or alkaline soil, the plant yellows and declines with no lasting remedy. Test your soil before sowing, or plan to grow it in a container filled with ericaceous compost—this is often the safest solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreferably water with rainwater: hard tap water is enough to raise the pH and cause the plant to suffer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSowing requires patience: allow three to four years before the first substantial harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003epartial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e—this is a plant of open woodland and heathland, growing naturally under the cover of conifers and birch trees. Hot full sun causes it to suffer, especially in lowland areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e acidic (pH 4.5 to 5.5), light, humus-rich, moist and well drained. It thrives in heathland soils, sandy and poor, enriched with acidic organic matter: pine needles, bark and dead leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 12 weeks of \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e is necessary to break dormancy. Then sow in spring \u003cstrong\u003eon the surface, without covering\u003c\/strong\u003e: the seeds are tiny and need light. Keep moist under horticultural fleece. Germination is slow and irregular. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant carefully at the 4–5 leaf stage, spacing plants 50 cm apart. Its roots are fine and shallow: handle the root ball without breaking it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch immediately with pine needles or bark: this maintains moisture and gradually acidifies the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist without waterlogging it. Its shallow roots dry out very quickly—mulching is essential here, not optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenew the acidic mulch every autumn: this is the best way to maintain the pH over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal pruning: remove only dead wood and cut back the oldest stems every few years to rejuvenate the clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest from July to September depending on altitude, when the berries are dark blue with their fine bloom and come away easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick by hand rather than using a blueberry rake, which tears off foliage and exhausts the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial associations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt shares the acidic-soil requirements of \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-bruyere-massif-fleurs-plante-mellifere-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eheather\u003c\/a\u003e, with which it creates a cohesive ericaceous bed. It also thrives as an understorey plant beneath conifers or birch trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts roots live in \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/sol-vivant-bacteries-champignons\"\u003esymbiosis with mycorrhizal fungi\u003c\/a\u003e, enabling it to exploit very poor soils: do not disturb the soil surface around its base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts discreet but abundant pinkish bells are highly sought after by bumblebees in spring—bilberry honey is renowned in mountain regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts berries feed blackbirds, thrushes and small mammals, while its dense carpet shelters an entire community of ground-dwelling wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a host plant for several species of heathland butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshly picked, in pies, jam or syrup, or frozen—spread on a tray before bagging so they retain their shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts leaves are traditionally dried for herbal tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, used in herbal medicine for a long time. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollecting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush fully ripe berries in a little water, leave to rest, then rinse several times through a very fine sieve: the seeds are tiny. Dry them flat on paper before winter stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living organisms as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to restore gardeners’ ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe true woodland bilberry, with violet flesh right to the core.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866972631373,"sku":"3760335361104","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/myrtille-sauvage-rameau-fructifie-fond-clair-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787594795"},{"product_id":"15-graines-de-grenadille-jardins-fleurs-fruits-semences-paysannes","title":"Passion Fruit Seeds (Passiflora edulis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePassiflora edulis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGranadilla, passion fruit, maracuja, edible passionflower: the name “passionflower” does not come from romance but from the 16th-century Jesuit missionaries, who saw in its complex flower the symbols of the Passion of Christ—the crown of thorns in its filaments and the three nails in its stigmas. An extraordinary flower, followed by a no less remarkable fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous vine:\u003c\/strong\u003e a tendril-climbing plant, it reaches 5 to 6 metres and quickly covers a support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e a unique structure with a crown of filaments, fragrant and fascinatingly complex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e the maracujas, with their fragrant, tangy pulp, are eaten with a teaspoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrost-sensitive plant: it cannot tolerate frost and can only be grown outdoors in the ground in Mediterranean regions. Elsewhere, grow it in a large pot to overwinter in a conservatory or greenhouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly eat perfectly ripe fruits, when the skin begins to wrinkle slightly: this is when they taste best. Green fruits should not be eaten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, in a warm location sheltered from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in humus, light and well drained, while retaining moisture during summer—this is the balance to achieve. An addition of compost is beneficial; however, it is sensitive to waterlogged roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e no cold stratification—this tropical species needs warmth. Soak the seeds for 24 to 48 hours in lukewarm water, then sow them 1 cm deep in a substrate kept moist at 25 °C. Germination is unpredictable and irregular: allow 2 weeks to 2 months. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in spring, outdoors in the ground in Mediterranean regions, or in a large pot elsewhere, on a balcony or terrace with plenty of sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain it from planting along a wall, trellis or pergola: its tendrils need a support to cling to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly in summer, especially when grown in a pot. Mulch around the base to retain moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune at the end of winter to aerate and contain the vine: it fruits on the current year's wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for the fruits to fall naturally or for their skin to wrinkle: at this stage, the pulp reaches its maximum flavour. A smooth, firm fruit is still too acidic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts complex, nectar-rich flowers are highly sought after by large bumblebees, the only ones powerful enough to force their way in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense foliage on a support provides welcome shelter for insects and birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit eaten fresh with a spoon, or used in juice, coulis or desserts. The vine is also remarkably ornamental when grown on a pergola.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe passionflower takes its name from the symbolic interpretation given to it by missionaries: the crown of thorns, nails and wounds of the Passion. It remains associated with faith and spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove the pulp from a very ripe fruit, leave it to ferment for two to three days in a little water, then rinse thoroughly: the black seeds will separate from the aril. Dry them and sow them promptly, as their germination capacity decreases over time. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd an exotic touch to your garden with these granadilla seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866973319501,"sku":"3760335360862","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/grenadille-passiflora-edulis-liane-fleur-fruit-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787485750"},{"product_id":"30-graines-de-melon-charentais-jardin-legume-ancien-semences-paysannes","title":"Charentais Melon Seeds (Cucumis melo)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecantalupensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharentais melon, Charentais cantaloupe: this is the quintessential French melon, developed at the beginning of the 20th century in the Charentes region. Smooth skin marked with green ribs, tender orange flesh, intense fragrance—it shaped the idea of what a good melon should be for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant orange flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e tender, juicy, and very sweet when fully ripe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood-sized fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e round and slightly ribbed, ideal for sharing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e the taste of summer melon, in a reliable, seed-saving form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e very sunny and sheltered from the wind—heat is the key requirement for a sweet melon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, deep, humus-rich, well-drained, and kept moist. Melons are heavy feeders: a generous addition of mature compost is essential. They tolerate lime well but dislike standing water around the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from mid-March to May in pots under cover at 20–25 °C, 2 cm deep, placing the seed on its edge. Direct sowing is reliable only in very warm regions. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant after the last frosts, spacing plants 1 metre apart, on a low mound to improve drainage and warm the soil. Dark mulch noticeably speeds up fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during growth, then \u003cstrong\u003ereduce watering considerably as soon as the fruits begin to swell\u003c\/strong\u003e: this concentrates the sugars. Too much water at the end of the growing cycle produces bland melons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch out the main stem above the 2nd leaf, then pinch the side shoots, to encourage fruiting. Limit each plant to 4 or 5 fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a tile or board under each fruit to keep it away from damp soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelons do not continue to ripen after picking: the unmistakable sign is the circular cracking that appears around the stem, accompanied by a distinct fragrance. The fruit will then detach almost by itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt enjoys growing near corn, which shelters it from the wind, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003edwarf nasturtium\u003c\/a\u003e, which diverts aphids. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts yellow flowers depend entirely on bees for fruit production: without pollinators, there are no melons. Growing it is an excellent reason to plant nectar-rich flowers nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts spreading foliage covers the soil and protects it from drying out in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a starter with cured ham, for dessert, in fruit salad, or as a chilled soup. Its roasted seeds make a tasty snack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the seeds from a perfectly ripe melon, rinse them to remove the pulp, and dry them flat for several days. Be aware that melons cross readily between varieties: isolate your seed plant. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste of summer, grown in your own garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866973581645,"sku":"3760335361050","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/melon-charentais-entier-coupe-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787867499"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-goji-plante-vivace-legumes-fruit-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Goji Berry Seeds (Lycium barbarum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLycium barbarum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoji, common wolfberry, goji berry, Barbarian wolfberry: cultivated for centuries in the Chinese region of the Yellow River, this shrub was present in Europe long before its recent popularity — it could be found in French hedges under the name wolfberry, often without people knowing that its small red berries were edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTart red berries:\u003c\/strong\u003e small and elongated, they can be eaten fresh or dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy perennial shrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates temperatures down to -15 °C and requires little.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrailing growth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e its long, flexible stems can be trained or allowed to cascade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly adaptable:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates poor, dry and even slightly saline soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt sends up suckers and self-seeds easily: plan for regular monitoring, or grow it in a container, if you do not want it to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all nightshades, its foliage must not be eaten. Only the ripe berries are edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, essential for good fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, even poor or stony, but above all \u003cstrong\u003ewell drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. It tolerates limestone and drought once established, but dislikes standing moisture. Fertilizing is unnecessary: soil that is too rich produces foliage at the expense of berries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e for 3 to 4 weeks significantly improves germination. Then sow in autumn (October to December) or spring (March-April), in the ground or in a pot, barely covering the tiny seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 1.50 m spacing, or train it along a wall or fence: its flexible stems are easy to guide and make harvesting easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater moderately, only during the first few years and then in case of prolonged drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe key step:\u003c\/strong\u003e prune at the end of winter to open up the plant and shorten the long stems. Goji fruits on the current year's wood: annual pruning significantly increases production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow two to three years before the first berries appear on a seed-grown plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the berries when they are deep red and soft, from July to October, in successive pickings. They freeze well and dry very easily in a dehydrator or a very low oven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts hardiness and tolerance of poor soils make it a good companion in an informal hedge with \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/50-graines-deglantier-sauvage-rosa-canina\"\u003ewild rose\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/50-graines-dargousier-hippophae-rhamoides\"\u003esea buckthorn\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/bases-permaculture\"\u003ethe basics of permaculture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts small purple flowers, produced throughout the summer, are frequently visited by bees and bumblebees over a long period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts berries feed birds in autumn, and its dense growth provides welcome shelter in an informal hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts drought tolerance makes it a good candidate for \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003ewater-wise gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried berries added to breakfast cereals, used like raisins, or rehydrated in water or tea. Fresh, they can be picked and eaten straight from the shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant in Chinese herbal medicine. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush a few ripe berries in a little water, rinse to separate the tiny seeds from the pulp, then dry them flat on paper before storing. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy and generous shrub, ideal for training along a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866979250509,"sku":"3760335360817","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/goji-lycium-barbarum-rameau-baies-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787395563"},{"product_id":"30-graines-de-goyavier-fruits-plantes-jardins-semences-paysannes","title":"Guava Seeds (Psidium guajava)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePsidium guajava\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuava, common guava, gouyavier: native to tropical America, it is now cultivated in all the warm regions of the world. Its pinkish flesh gives off an exceptionally intense fragrance — a single ripe fruit can scent an entire room. Good news for our climates: it fruits very well in a pot, from just two years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly aromatic fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e thick yellowish skin and pinkish flesh with a powerful fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark green oval leaves with prominent yellow veins and a whitish, downy underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly fruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e from two years old in a pot, with fruits the same size as those grown in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong production period:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-maintained plant can produce for up to forty years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates temperatures only down to -2 °C: in our climates, it must be grown \u003cstrong\u003ein a pot to be overwintered\u003c\/strong\u003e in a conservatory or greenhouse. Only Corsica and sheltered areas in the far south allow it to be trialled in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn temperate regions, flowering and fruiting remain \u003cstrong\u003eunpredictable\u003c\/strong\u003e: a harvest is never guaranteed, even with good care. It is also a beautiful indoor plant with evergreen foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e very bright and warm, in full sun behind glass or outdoors in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, light and well drained. In a pot, mix rich potting soil with sand and compost, and place \u003cstrong\u003ea good layer of clay pebbles at the bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e: drainage is crucial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e no cold stratification — this tropical species requires warmth instead. Soak the seeds for 24 to 48 hours in lukewarm water to soften their hard coating, then sow them 1 cm deep in a substrate kept moist at 25–30 °C. Germination is slow and irregular: allow 3 to 8 weeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into a terracotta pot of at least 30 cm, which regulates moisture better than plastic. Repot every two or three years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows very well as a low bush rather than a tree: this is even recommended to make harvesting easier and to keep it contained in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the growing season, reducing watering considerably in winter. Mist the foliage in dry air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverwinter it in the light, never below 5 °C. Prune after fruiting to maintain a compact shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the fruits when the skin changes from green to yellow and they yield slightly under your finger. The fragrance then becomes clearly noticeable from a distance: this is the best indicator of ripeness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts white flowers, with numerous stamens, are very rich in pollen and attract bees and bumblebees during their summer activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown in a pot without any treatment, it fits perfectly into a permaculture-managed terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh fruit, juice, sorbet, jam or fruit paste — its fragrance withstands processing very well. It is also a beautiful ornamental plant with evergreen foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the pulp from a fully ripe fruit, leave it to ferment for two to three days in a little water, then rinse it thoroughly: the numerous small, hard seeds will then separate from the flesh. Dry them before storing. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tropical fruit tree that produces from just two years old, even in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866981249357,"sku":"3760335360824","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/goyavier-fruits-entiers-coupe-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787864545"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-tomatillo","title":"Purple Tomatillo Seeds (Physalis ixocarpa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhysalis ixocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem\u003ePhysalis philadelphica\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple tomatillo, violet tomatillo, \u003cem\u003epurple fresadilla tomato\u003c\/em\u003e: the same species as the green tomatillo, but in a spectacular color. As they ripen, the fruits turn a deep purple that sometimes reaches the heart of the flesh, and their flavor is distinctly milder, almost fruity—so much so that they can be eaten raw, which is rare for tomatillos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 cm in diameter, with a papery husk that turns purple and then brown when ripe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilder flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e less acidic than the green variety, it can be eaten raw or cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e an annual herbaceous plant 1.50 to 2 meters tall, with harvesting 75 to 85 days after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not eat the immature fruits or the foliage: like all nightshades, they contain alkaloids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant: the tomatillo is \u003cstrong\u003eself-sterile\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plant at least two plants to obtain fruit; a solitary plant will flower but never produce fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA frost-tender plant, destroyed by the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, in a warm location—it is a plant of Mexican origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, loose, moist and well drained. A heavy feeder like its cousin the tomato, it benefits from an addition of compost. It does not tolerate standing moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in pots under cover from March at 20-25 °C, covering the seeds with a thin layer of substrate, then transplant after the last frosts. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant 80 cm to 1 m apart, with sturdy staking. Remember that at least two plants are needed for cross-pollination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly at the base and mulch. Full sun intensifies the purple color of the fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest when the husk has turned brown and the fruit displays its beautiful purple color. Unlike the green tomatillo, it can be left to ripen further to enjoy its sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well alongside peppers, cilantro and corn in a Mexican-inspired vegetable garden. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e at its base help limit nematodes. Avoid growing it after tomatoes or potatoes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts self-sterility makes it entirely dependent on pollinators: its presence in the vegetable garden is an excellent reason to welcome bees and bumblebees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts yellow flowers with dark markings are visited throughout the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in salads thanks to its mild flavor, or cooked in salsa, sauces, ratatouille and simmered dishes. Its purple color makes a striking impression on the plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush a few fully ripe fruits in a little water, leave them to ferment for two to three days, then rinse them: the healthy seeds will sink to the bottom. Dry them before storing. Be careful, as tomatillos cross-pollinate very easily: isolate your seed plants if you are also growing the \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-tomatillo-verte-physalis-tomate-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003egreen tomatillo\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd an exotic and colorful touch to your vegetable garden with these purple tomatillo seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48869157896525,"sku":"3760335361876","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/tomatillo-pourpre-physalis-ixocarpa-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787407219"},{"product_id":"6-graines-de-letchi-de-chine","title":"Chinese Lychee Seeds (Litchi chinensis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLitchi chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLychee, litchi, Chinese cherry, Chinese quenette: cultivated in southern China for more than two thousand years, it was so highly prized at the imperial court that relay riders transported the fresh fruit over hundreds of miles. Beneath its red, scaly skin lies translucent white flesh with an incomparable floral fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e small round berries with red, scaly skin and sweet, floral, translucent white flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e glossy green compound leaves, decorative all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 20 meters tall in a tropical climate, much more modest when grown in a container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful houseplant:\u003c\/strong\u003e even without producing fruit, its glossy foliage makes it an attractive potted plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant — sow upon receipt:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLychee seeds are considered \u003cstrong\u003erecalcitrant\u003c\/strong\u003e: they do not tolerate drying out and lose their germination capacity within just a few days. This is the most important characteristic of this species — \u003cstrong\u003esow them as soon as you receive them\u003c\/strong\u003e, without waiting for the warm season. A lychee seed cannot be stored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrictly tropical plant: it cannot tolerate any frost. In our climates, it must be grown in a pot, conservatory, or heated greenhouse, with the option of moving it outdoors in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA plant grown from seed takes many years to bear fruit, and fruiting remains exceptional outside the tropics: grow it first for its unusual nature and foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or bright light, with warmth and high atmospheric humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, humus-rich, \u003cstrong\u003eacidic\u003c\/strong\u003e, and well drained. It dislikes lime, both in the soil and in irrigation water: rainwater is preferable. A mixture of ericaceous compost, potting soil, and sand works well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e no stratification — this is a tropical species. Sow the seed flat, 2 cm deep, in a substrate kept constantly warm and moist, between \u003cstrong\u003e25 and 30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. A mini-greenhouse or plastic wrap is very helpful. Germination in 2 to 4 weeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepot gradually into increasingly larger pots, never allowing the roots to become cramped or sit in water. Good drainage at the bottom of the pot is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts delicate foliage and branching habit make it well suited to being trained as an indoor bonsai — see our guide \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/creer-un-bonsai-a-partir-d-une-graine-guide\"\u003ecreating a bonsai from a seed\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly with lime-free water, without excess: lychee is just as sensitive to drying out as it is to stagnant water, which causes root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMist the foliage, especially in winter in a heated room. Overwinter it somewhere warm and bright, never below 15°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn its native range, its small yellowish flowers, grouped in panicles, are extremely attractive to bees: lychee honey is renowned in Asia and on Réunion Island.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown in a pot without any treatment, it fits perfectly into a permaculture-managed conservatory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit eaten fresh, in fruit salads, sorbets, or exotic desserts. In our climates, it is above all a beautiful ornamental plant with evergreen foliage and a botanical curiosity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn China, lychee symbolizes love, beauty, and prosperity. It is associated with Yang Guifei, an eighth-century imperial concubine whose passion for this fruit sent riders racing across the entire empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove the shiny pit from a fully ripe fruit, clean all the flesh from it carefully, and \u003cstrong\u003esow it immediately\u003c\/strong\u003e: remember, lychee seeds can only be kept for a few days. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to restore gardeners' ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA seed to sow without delay, and tropical foliage all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50195991691597,"sku":"3760335362651","price":4.94,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/letchi-rameau-fructifie-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788269812"},{"product_id":"80-graines-de-murier-noir-morus-nigra","title":"Black Mulberry Seeds (Morus Nigra)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMorus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack mulberry, Eastern mulberry, black-fruited mulberry: not to be confused with the white mulberry, the one associated with silkworms. Cultivated since Antiquity for its juicy, slightly tart fruits, it has a reputation for being the wisest of trees: it only breaks dormancy once all risk of frost has passed, earning it the Roman nickname of the most cautious tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional longevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e it can live for more than a hundred years and develops a very picturesque, twisted shape with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 10 metres depending on conditions, with a spreading habit and dense foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer fruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e black-purple mulberries in July–August, following discreet spring flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts fruits permanently stain clothing and paving: avoid planting it above a light-coloured terrace or walkway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatience required: a mulberry grown from seed generally takes several years before fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade, sheltered from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, moist, deep, slightly calcareous to neutral, and well drained. It tolerates acidic soils and stagnant moisture poorly. Adding compost when planting supports its growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 8 weeks of \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e is recommended. Then sow 1 cm deep in a moist, well-drained substrate maintained between 18 and 22 °C. Allow 4 to 8 weeks for germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant it while young to its permanent position, allowing space for its spreading crown. It does not tolerate late transplanting well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first year; thereafter, the tree becomes highly drought-resistant. Hardy down to -20 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune as little as possible, and only in late summer: the mulberry bleeds heavily if pruned in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mulberries ripen gradually and detach at the slightest touch: spread a sheet on the ground and gently shake the branches, the most effective traditional method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well alongside aromatic plants such as \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, which attract pollinators to its base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts shade protects leafy vegetables from the summer sun. However, keep it away from walnut trees, whose roots inhibit the growth of neighbouring plants. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts fruits are a midsummer feast for birds: blackbirds, thrushes and warblers flock to it, making it an excellent “diversion” tree for protecting your other small fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense crown provides shelter and nesting sites, while its leaf litter feeds soil life — see \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/sol-vivant-bacteries-champignons\"\u003ethe basics of living soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious fresh fruits, or used in jam, syrup, wine or dried. An excellent food-producing tree for a permaculture orchard, with genuine ornamental value as an added benefit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe black mulberry symbolises wisdom, patience and abundance. Planted in many monasteries and royal gardens across Europe, it also embodies the ancient memory of these places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush very ripe mulberries in a little water, leave them to macerate for a few days, then rinse thoroughly: the tiny seeds will separate from the pulp. Dry them before winter stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatments. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSales reserved for amateur gardeners seeking quality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51677319823693,"sku":"3760335363177","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/murier-noir-bonsai-balai-hokidachi-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788278205"},{"product_id":"30-graines-de-vinettier-berberis-vulgaris-hispanica","title":"Spanish Barberry Seeds (Berberis vulgaris hispanica)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBerberis vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003ehispanica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarberry, common barberry, Spanish barberry: its elongated, very tart red berries were once the basis of a sought-after jam and a refreshing syrup. In Iran, this same dried fruit (known as \u003cem\u003ezereshk\u003c\/em\u003e) still flavors one of the country’s national dishes today: rice with barberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThorny shrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e branches armed with three-pronged thorns, forming a dense, defensive thicket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual ornamental appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e clusters of yellow flowers in spring, followed by bright red berries in autumn, against foliage that turns red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it withstands harsh winters without protection and tolerates pruning well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts three-pronged thorns are sharp: wear thick gloves when pruning and harvesting, and avoid planting it beside a narrow path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly ripe berries are edible; the bark and roots contain alkaloids and must not be ingested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant point for cereal-growing areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e barberry is the intermediate host of wheat stem rust. Avoid planting it in the immediate vicinity of cereal fields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light to calcareous, well-drained, even poor and stony. Once established, it tolerates drought remarkably well and is particularly sensitive to stagnant moisture. No fertilization needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 months of \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e in the refrigerator is necessary to break dormancy. Then sow in autumn or spring, in pots or directly in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater moderately during the first few years; the shrub then becomes self-sufficient. It tolerates pruning very well, which should be carried out in late winter while wearing gloves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the fully red berries after the first frosts: the cold tempers their acidity. They dry very well and can then be stored for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial associations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt fits perfectly into a nourishing, defensive hedge with \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/50-graines-deglantier-sauvage-rosa-canina\"\u003ewild dog rose\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-de-sureau-noir-sambucus-nigra\"\u003eblack elderberry\u003c\/a\u003e, or into a forest garden design alongside blackcurrant and redcurrant bushes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/bases-permaculture\"\u003ethe basics of permaculture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts thorny thicket provides small songbirds with an impregnable nesting refuge, protected from predators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts spring flowering is highly attractive to bees, and its berries feed blackbirds and thrushes throughout winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts stamens have a remarkable sensitive mechanism: when touched by an insect, they suddenly fold toward the pistil, dusting it with pollen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTart berries for jams, syrups, jellies, or drying in the style of Persian zereshk. In permaculture: defensive hedge, forest garden edge, biodiversity refuge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional medicinal plant. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA protective plant of country hedges, barberry symbolizes defense and resilience—a shrub that provides both thorns and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush a few fully ripe berries in a little water, rinse to separate the seeds from the pulp, then dry them before winter stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment whatsoever. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant a hedge that is both defensive and nourishing with these barberry seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51732341948749,"sku":"3760335363283","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/vinettier-rameau-baies-epines-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787873156"},{"product_id":"5-graines-dabricotier-commun-prunus-armeniaca","title":"Common Apricot Seeds (Prunus armeniaca)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrunus armeniaca\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon apricot, tree with golden fruit: its species name, \u003cem\u003earmeniaca\u003c\/em\u003e, reflects an old mistake by botanists, who believed it originated in Armenia—it actually comes from Central Asia, where it has been cultivated for more than four thousand years. Its pinkish-white blossom, one of the earliest in the orchard, heralds spring before all other fruit trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium-sized fruit tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 6 metres, easy to incorporate into a garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery early flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e white to pinkish flowers from February to March, before the leaves appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e apricots with juicy, sweet flesh in midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese seeds are intended for sowing, not for consumption: the kernel inside the stone naturally contains amygdalin and must not be eaten. Keep it out of the reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts very early flowering makes it vulnerable to late frosts, which can destroy the harvest: plant it in a sheltered spot, never at the bottom of a valley where cold air collects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny and sheltered from cold winds, ideally planted against a south-facing wall in cool regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, deep, well drained and slightly alkaline. It dislikes heavy, clayey, waterlogged soil, where its roots quickly suffocate. Never plant it in a hollow where water collects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 months of \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e is essential (in the refrigerator in damp sand, or naturally outdoors over winter). Then sow in spring or autumn, directly in the ground. Allow 1 to 3 months for germination after stratification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 4 to 5 metres around the tree for its mature growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA seed-grown tree produces fruit that can vary, sometimes differing from the parent—this is the adventure of growing from seed, whereas nurseries graft trees to reproduce a variety identically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater moderately, especially during the first few years and in dry periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune after harvesting rather than in winter: apricot trees heal poorly and are susceptible to wood diseases through fresh wounds during wet seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the fruit when it is well coloured and slightly soft to the touch: apricots do not really continue to ripen once picked too green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent company for Mediterranean aromatic plants along the edges, such as \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, which attract pollinators to the foot of the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts ultra-early flowering provides one of the year's very first sources of nectar and pollen, at a time when bees are emerging from winter dormancy and have very little to forage on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts fallen fruit feeds birds and insects at the end of summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious fresh, in jam, dried or in pastries. The tree also has considerable ornamental value thanks to its early flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn several cultures, the apricot tree symbolises gentleness, fertility and light. In China, the “apricot grove” traditionally refers to the place where Confucius taught, associating it with knowledge and the passing on of learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollect the stones from your finest fully ripe fruit, remove all the pulp, let them dry for a few days, then store them in a cool, dry place until winter stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSales reserved for amateur gardeners seeking quality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51738949124429,"sku":"3760335363313","price":4.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/abricotier-rameau-fructifie-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788209418"},{"product_id":"3-graines-de-plaqueminier-arbre-a-kaki-diospyros-kaki","title":"Kaki Persimmon Tree Seeds (Diospyros kaki)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiospyros kaki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersimmon, Japanese persimmon, kaki, date-plum: its genus name, \u003cem\u003eDiospyros\u003c\/em\u003e, means “wheat of Zeus” or “food of the gods” in Greek. In winter, when its leaves have fallen, its bright orange fruits remain suspended from the bare branches like lanterns—a sight worth planting it for on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble display:\u003c\/strong\u003e fiery orange to red foliage in autumn, followed by fruits hanging from the bare branches in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium-sized tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 10 metres tall, deciduous, with a graceful, spreading shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e fleshy orange fruits, harvested late in the season when the orchard has emptied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and easy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e it withstands cold well and requires little care once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know about astringency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany persimmon varieties are \u003cstrong\u003eastringent until fully ripe\u003c\/strong\u003e: eaten too early, they leave a very unpleasant, rough sensation in the mouth. Wait until the fruit is as soft as a pouch, almost translucent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: one night in the freezer, or placing the fruit near ripe apples in a sealed bag, significantly speeds up the disappearance of the astringency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny and sheltered from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, moist, well-drained and rather neutral. It does not tolerate highly calcareous soils or stagnant moisture well. Adding compost when planting supports its growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e for 1 to 3 months is recommended (a moist mixture in the refrigerator). Then sow in a pot in spring, at 20–25 °C, in a light, well-drained growing medium. Germination takes 4 to 8 weeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into the ground after the last frosts, in a sunny position, allowing 4 to 5 metres of space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt also grows very well as a \u003cstrong\u003ebonsai\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its miniature fruits make a striking impression—see our guide \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/creer-un-bonsai-a-partir-d-une-graine-guide\"\u003ecreating a bonsai from a seed\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first few years, then less frequently: persimmons tolerate drought once well rooted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal pruning, at the end of winter: it fruits on the current year's wood, and overly severe pruning can compromise the harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest in late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, cutting the fruit with a piece of stem. Then leave it to ripen at room temperature until it becomes soft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt makes up a Mediterranean orchard with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/8-graines-de-grenadier-jardins-fleurs-fruits-semences-paysannes\"\u003epomegranate tree\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/80-graines-de-murier-noir-morus-nigra\"\u003eblack mulberry\u003c\/a\u003e. At its base, aromatic plants such as \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e attract pollinators. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/bases-permaculture\"\u003ethe basics of permaculture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts late fruits, often partly left on the tree, feed blackbirds, thrushes and warblers in the depths of winter—a rare resource at this time of year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts discreet spring flowering is visited by bees, and its abundant leaf litter nourishes soil life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh fruit eaten with a spoon when fully soft, dried Japanese-style (\u003cem\u003ehoshigaki\u003c\/em\u003e), or made into jam, jelly and fruit paste. It is also a highly ornamental tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe persimmon tree symbolises wisdom, patience and prosperity in many Asian cultures. It is often planted near homes for its longevity and the generosity of its fruits, which arrive when everything else has finished producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the seeds from a fully ripe fruit, remove all the pulp, dry them for a few days, then store them in a cool place until winter stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatments. 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