{"title":"Ancient varieties","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeefsteak tomatoes, Black Krim tomatoes, heirloom vegetables… Rediscover the taste of yesteryear with our seeds of heritage varieties, selected for their flavor and hardiness. Reproducible, non-hybrid farmer seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"35-graines-dartichaut-potager-semences-paysannes-reproductibles","title":"Artichoke seeds (Cynara scolymus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCynara scolymus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtichoke, globe artichoke: what we eat is actually an unopened flower bud — left on the plant, it opens into a spectacular, immense blue-violet flower head, very similar to that of the thistle from which it descends. A plant that is both edible and remarkably ornamental, whose finely cut, silvery foliage deserves a place in flower beds just as much as in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajestic growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e large, deeply cut silver leaves, reaching up to 1.50 m in height and spreading just as wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e a clump produces for 4 to 5 years before needing to be renewed from rooted offsets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e an immense blue-violet flower head if a bud is allowed to open, lasting several weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy down to -10 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, provided it is protected from the wind.\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, in a temperate climate and sheltered from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, fertile, loose and well-drained. This is a hungry plant that appreciates a generous addition of compost. Critical point: it is much more afraid of winter moisture than of cold — in heavy soil, plant it on a mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from February to March in pots at 18–20 °C, or directly in the ground after the last frosts, at a depth of 1 or 2 cm. Keep the soil moist without waterlogging it during growth. 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 with at least 1 metre between plants: they become very large. The first harvest generally takes place in the second year.\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 to keep the soil moist without waterlogging it. Mulch around the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn cold regions, mound soil around the base and cover the crown with a thick mulch before winter: this determines whether it survives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenew the planting every 4 to 5 years by taking rooted lateral offsets 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\u003eCut the heads with 10 cm of stem, before the scales begin to spread apart: after this stage, the choke develops and the heart becomes tough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the central head first; the smaller side heads will follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave one or two for flowering: the spectacle is worth the sacrifice.\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 imposing size makes it a good windbreak for shorter crops. At its base, sow \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/1000-graines-de-trefle-blanc-plante-tres-mellifere-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eclovers\u003c\/a\u003e, which will fix the nitrogen it needs. 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\u003eLet one or two heads flower: their immense blue-violet flower heads are among the most visited flowers in the vegetable garden, literally covered with bumblebees for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds then feed goldfinches, whose name says enough about their attachment to this family of plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeads cooked in water or steamed, hearts pan-fried or prepared à la barigoule; very young poivrade artichokes can be eaten raw with salt. Dried flowering heads make superb long-lasting bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a head flower fully and then form its tufted achenes, which should be harvested when dry. Note: seedlings produce variable plants — propagation by rooted offsets remains the reliable method for reproducing a good specimen. 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, sorted and carefully 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\u003eA noble vegetable and a spectacular plant, equally at home in the vegetable garden and the flower bed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865912586573,"sku":"3760335362163","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/artichaut-tetes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788006013"},{"product_id":"50-graines-de-tomate-san-marzano-legumes-semis-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"San Marzano tomato seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Marzano tomato, San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocerino: this is the tomato used in Italian sauces, cultivated since the 19th century on the volcanic soils of Mount Vesuvius. Its dense flesh, skin that slips off in one motion after blanching, and balance between sweetness and acidity have made it the world standard for preserved tomatoes — and the only tomato approved for a true Neapolitan pizza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElongated fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright red, weighing 90 to 120 g, in generous clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense flesh, few seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e it reduces very little during cooking, which makes all the difference for a tomato coulis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin that peels away:\u003c\/strong\u003e a distinctive feature of the variety, particularly useful for preserving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistant to splitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e more tolerant than average of irregular watering.\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 developing its sugar concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, loose and well-drained, enriched with well-rotted compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from February to April under cover, at \u003cstrong\u003ea minimum of 20 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — below this temperature, the seeds will not germinate. Cover with 5 mm of soil. Transplant into pots at the two-true-leaf stage. 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 last frosts, spacing plants 60 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eBury the stem up to the first leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: the tomato produces roots along the entire buried section, resulting in a more vigorous plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eindeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e variety: provide a sturdy stake at planting time, as it can exceed 1.80 m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways water at the base, never over the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably in the morning: water on the leaves provides an entry point for blight. Apply a thick mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and evenly. At the end of the season, slightly reducing watering concentrates the flavor of fruits intended for preserving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove suckers to concentrate the sap on the fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate crops every three to four years.\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 fully red and firm. For preserving, wait until you have a sufficient quantity — the fruits will keep for a few days at room temperature without losing their qualities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever refrigerate them, as this destroys their aromas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e is its obvious companion, both in the garden and in the sauce. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e help limit nematodes. Avoid planting it near potatoes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associer-tomates-basilic\"\u003epairing tomatoes with basil\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 flowers are pollinated by vibration: only bumblebees can fully exploit them. Welcoming bumblebees directly improves your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs an heirloom, reproducible variety, growing it helps preserve cultivated diversity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-tomates-anciennes\"\u003eheirloom tomatoes to sow\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\u003eCoulis, concentrates, sauces, naturally preserved tomatoes and pizzas. Also excellent in soup, juice or raw in salads, although it truly comes into its own when cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the pulp from a beautiful, fully ripe fruit and let it ferment for two to three days in a little water — this step breaks down the gelatinous coating that inhibits germination — then rinse it: the healthy seeds will sink to the bottom. Dry them flat. 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\u003eThe tomato for Italian sauces, grown in your own garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865913700685,"sku":"3760335362101","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/tomate-san-marzano-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788260836"},{"product_id":"50-graines-de-tomate-red-pear-legume-ancien-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Red Pear tomato seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Pear Tomato, red pear, \u003cem\u003ePera d'Abruzzo\u003c\/em\u003e: an old Italian variety that produces large, slightly ribbed, plump pear-shaped fruits at the shoulders. Do not confuse it with the small pear-shaped cherry tomatoes—this one weighs 200 to 300 grams and is served in slices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pear-shaped fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 to 300 g, red, slightly ribbed, with a highly distinctive shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e it grows tall and strong, with good yields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e few seeds, delicious sliced or cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproducible heirloom variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e you can sow your own seeds again every year.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich, loose and well drained. A large-fruited variety is nutrient-hungry: a generous addition of well-rotted compost will benefit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary to April under cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, at a minimum of \u003cstrong\u003e20 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e—below this temperature, the seeds will not germinate. Cover with 5 mm of soil. Transplant into pots at the two-true-leaf stage. 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 70 to 80 cm apart: this is a vigorous plant that needs room. \u003cstrong\u003eBury the stem up to the first leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: tomatoes produce roots along the buried section, resulting in a more vigorous plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eindeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e variety: install a sturdy stake as soon as you plant it, before the roots develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways water at the base, never over the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably in the morning: water on the leaves provides an entry point for blight. Apply a thick mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and evenly: with large-fruited varieties, irregular watering causes splitting and blossom-end rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove suckers and limit the plant to 5 or 6 trusses to obtain beautiful, fully ripe fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate crops every three to four years.\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 fully red, when the fruit yields slightly under your finger. Support the fruit while picking: its weight can break the truss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore at room temperature, never in the refrigerator.\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e is its classic companion. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e help limit nematodes, while \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003enasturtiums\u003c\/a\u003e divert aphids. Avoid planting it near potatoes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associer-tomates-basilic\"\u003ecombining tomatoes and basil\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 flowers are pollinated by vibration: only bumblebees fully exploit them. Welcoming bumblebees directly improves your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a reproducible heirloom variety, growing it helps preserve cultivated diversity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-tomates-anciennes\"\u003eheirloom tomatoes to sow\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\u003eSliced with a drizzle of olive oil, stuffed, in sauces or preserved. Its original shape makes a striking impression when served in wedges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the pulp from a beautiful, fully ripe fruit and let it ferment for two to three days in a little water—this step breaks down the gelatinous coating that inhibits germination—then rinse it: the healthy seeds will sink to the bottom. Dry them flat. 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 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 Italian red pears, perfect for serving in slices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865916256589,"sku":"3760335361647","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/tomate-red-pear-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788260670"},{"product_id":"60-graines-de-betterave-chioggia-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Chioggia beet seeds (Beta vulgaris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e “Chioggia”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChioggia beet, Chioggia beetroot, candy-striped beet: cut it in half and you’ll understand its nickname—its flesh reveals concentric pink and white rings, like a lollipop. This 19th-century Italian variety, originating from the Venice Lagoon, is also one of the sweetest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriped flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e concentric pink and white rings, spectacular when thinly sliced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild, sweet flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e less earthy than red beetroot, excellent raw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Italian variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, seed-saving variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for container growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e it grows very well in a planter on a balcony or terrace.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, light, loose, and deep, enriched with well-rotted compost. Avoid stony soils, which deform the roots, and never add fresh manure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from March to June to stagger harvests, 2 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart. Soak the seeds for one hour in lukewarm water to encourage germination. Each “seed” is a \u003cstrong\u003eglomerule\u003c\/strong\u003e containing 3 to 6 fused seeds—which explains the clustered emergence. 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\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin without fail\u003c\/strong\u003e to 10 cm apart as soon as 3 or 4 leaves appear. The good news: beetroot is the only root vegetable that can be transplanted easily—the seedlings removed are not wasted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly, especially during dry periods: fluctuations in water supply cause the roots to split.\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 young, when 5 to 8 cm in diameter: this is when the rings are most contrasting and the flesh most tender. If too large, it becomes paler and fibrous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave 3 cm of stem when cutting off the tops, which can be cooked like chard.\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 grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/250-graines-doignon-jaune-paille-legumes-potager-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003eonions\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/250-graines-dail-blanc-plantes-legumes-fleurs-aromatique-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003egarlic\u003c\/a\u003e, and lettuces. Avoid planting it near leeks. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-betterave-jaune-legumes-ancien-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eyellow beetroot\u003c\/a\u003e and \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 broad foliage covers the soil, protects it from drying out, and provides shelter for ground beetles and beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing colorful heirloom varieties like this one directly contributes to maintaining cultivated diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest eaten raw\u003c\/strong\u003e: its striped color fades when cooked, so serve it as carpaccio or grated in a salad to make the most of the pattern. If you cook it, choose the oven rather than boiling water, and add a splash of vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a biennial, it produces seed in its second year: keep a few roots protected from frost and replant them in spring. Harvest the dry flower stalks. Beware, it crosses with chard and other beets: isolate your seed plant. 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 conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beetroot that is eaten raw, for the pleasure of the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865921565005,"sku":"3760335360282","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/betterave-chioggia-racine-paree-fanes-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788271183"},{"product_id":"35-graines-de-tomate-coeur-de-boeuf-veritable-legume-ancien-semences-paysannes","title":"Beefsteak tomato seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxheart Tomato, Cœur de Bœuf, Cuor di Bue: the true Cœur de Bœuf has nothing to do with the large ribbed tomatoes sold under this name in supermarkets, which are modern hybrids. 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This large-fruited variety is especially hungry: a generous addition of well-rotted compost is crucial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from February to April under cover, at \u003cstrong\u003e20 °C minimum\u003c\/strong\u003e — below this temperature, the seeds will not germinate. Cover with 5 mm of soil and keep moist. Transplant into pots at the two true-leaf stage. 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 last frosts, spacing plants 80 cm apart: this vigorous variety needs room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe game-changing step:\u003c\/strong\u003e bury the stem up to the first leaves. Tomatoes produce roots along the entire buried section, resulting in a much more vigorous plant — particularly useful for supporting large fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall a \u003cstrong\u003esturdy\u003c\/strong\u003e stake at planting time: the fruits are heavy and will break poorly supported stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways water at the base, never on the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably in the morning: water on the leaves provides an entry point for blight. Apply a thick mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and evenly. With large-fruited varieties, irregular watering causes fruit splitting and blossom-end rot — the black patch under the fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove suckers, and \u003cstrong\u003elimit the plant to 4 or 5 trusses\u003c\/strong\u003e: a few large, fully ripe fruits are better than many that fail to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA three- to four-year crop rotation is essential.\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 well colored and yields slightly under your finger. Store at room temperature, never in the refrigerator.\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e is its classic companion. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e help limit nematodes, while \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003enasturtiums\u003c\/a\u003e draw aphids away. Avoid planting it near potatoes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associer-tomates-basilic\"\u003egrowing tomatoes and basil together\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 flowers are pollinated by vibration: only bumblebees make full use of them. Welcoming bumblebees directly improves your harvest, especially with large-fruited varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing reproducible heirloom varieties helps preserve cultivated diversity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-tomates-anciennes\"\u003eheirloom tomatoes to sow\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\u003eIn thick slices with a drizzle of olive oil — its dense flesh is perfect for this —, stuffed, as juice, or in gazpacho. Its low water content also makes it an excellent cooking tomato.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the pulp from a beautiful, fully ripe fruit and leave it to ferment for two to three days in a little water — this step breaks down the gelatinous coating that inhibits germination — then rinse: the healthy seeds will sink to the bottom. Dry them flat. 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 living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief is that gardeners should regain the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe true Cœur de Bœuf, the one you can no longer find in stores.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865923891533,"sku":"3760335360343","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/tomate-coeur-de-boeuf-fruit-sur-pied-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788105456"},{"product_id":"35-graines-de-tomate-cerise-black-cherry-legumes-semis-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Black Cherry Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Cherry Cherry Tomato, black cherry: developed in the 1990s by crossing heirloom varieties with dark flesh, it quickly won over gardeners. Its deep brown-purple color is spectacular, but it is above all its flavor that sets it apart: a rare intensity and complexity for a cherry tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep color:\u003c\/strong\u003e almost black brown-purple fruits, highly decorative when growing in clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e sweet and complex, with the rich notes of dark-fleshed tomatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly and vigorous:\u003c\/strong\u003e it produces early and abundantly, with good disease resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for growing in pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect for a balcony in a deep container.\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 — this is what fully develops its dark color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, loose and well-drained, enriched with compost. Less demanding than large varieties, it still appreciates well-nourished soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from February to April under cover, at \u003cstrong\u003e20 °C minimum\u003c\/strong\u003e — below this temperature, the seeds will not germinate. Cover with 5 mm of soil. Transplant into pots at the two true-leaf stage. 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Provide a sturdy stake from the time of planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways water at the base, never over the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably in the morning: water on the leaves provides an entry point for blight. Apply a thick mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and evenly to prevent the fruits from splitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith cherry tomatoes, removing suckers is \u003cstrong\u003eoptional\u003c\/strong\u003e: allowing the plant to bush out increases the number of fruits if you have enough space and adequate support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate crops every three to four years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor alone is not enough to judge ripeness in a dark variety: rely on touch; the fruit should yield slightly. If harvested too early, it will be acidic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore at room temperature, never in the refrigerator, which destroys its aromas.\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e is its classic companion. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e limit nematodes, while \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003enasturtiums\u003c\/a\u003e divert aphids. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associer-tomates-basilic\"\u003egrowing tomatoes and basil together\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 flowers are pollinated by vibration: only bumblebees make full use of them. Welcoming them directly improves your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a seed-saving variety, it allows you to resow it year after year. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-tomates-anciennes\"\u003eheirloom tomatoes to sow\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\u003eAs an appetizer, in salads, on skewers or roasted in the oven. Its dark color creates a striking contrast when mixed with yellow or red cherry tomatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the pulp from a few fully ripe fruits and let it ferment for two to three days in a little water — this step breaks down the gelatinous coating that inhibits germination — then rinse: the healthy seeds will sink to the bottom. Dry them flat. 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, test them for their germination rate, and carefully sort and package them 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 tastiest and most spectacular cherry tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865925169485,"sku":"3760335360398","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/tomate-black-cherry-grappe-sur-pied-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788027664"},{"product_id":"500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Nantes Carrot Seeds (Daucus carota)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNantes Carrot, Nantes half-long carrot: created in the 19th century in the Loire Valley, it has become the benchmark for garden carrots — a cylindrical root with a rounded tip, no hard core, and sweet, melting flesh. An heirloom variety that has never been displaced by modern hybrids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, melting flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e with no fibrous core, it is excellent raw or cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform root:\u003c\/strong\u003e cylindrical, half-long, and deep orange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproducible heirloom variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e you can save and resow your own seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo harvest seasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e staggered sowings allow harvesting from summer through 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose, deep, cool, and rich in humus, without stones — this is the decisive factor. Stony or compacted soil produces forked and misshapen roots. Avoid fresh manure, which causes the same problem: carrots prefer to follow a crop that was manured the previous year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place, as carrots do not transplant well. From March to June for a summer harvest, and from May to July for an autumn and winter harvest. Sow thinly in 1 cm-deep furrows, firm the soil, and keep it moist: germination is slow, taking 15 to 20 days. 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\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 5 cm apart when the plants have 3 leaves. Tip: thin in the evening and remove the discarded plants immediately, as their smell attracts carrot flies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and evenly: alternating drought and watering causes the roots to split.\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 as needed. Autumn carrots can be stored throughout the winter in a box of sand, in a cool room.\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\u003eCarrots and leeks are a classic combination in the vegetable garden: each helps deter the other's fly. Also sow \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/1000-graines-de-phacelie-plante-engrais-vert-mellifere-semences-paysannes\"\u003ephacelia\u003c\/a\u003e nearby. 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\u003eIf you let one plant go to seed in its second year, its large white umbels provide a major food source for hoverflies, beneficial insects whose larvae devour aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all umbellifers, it is a host plant for swallowtail caterpillars.\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 grated salads and crudités, or cooked as a side dish, in soups, purées, or cakes. Its tops, often discarded, are excellent in pesto or soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarrots are biennial: leave a few roots in the ground over winter, and they will produce seeds in their second year. Harvest the umbels when they turn brown and close up into a bird's-nest shape. Be careful: they cross-pollinate with wild carrots, so keep your seed plants away from the edges of paths. 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 Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them 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 reliable vegetable garden classic, delicious and easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865927070029,"sku":"3760335360503","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/carotte-nantaise-racine-fanes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788264454"},{"product_id":"35-graines-de-tomate-noire-de-crimee-origine-francaise-legume-ancien-semences-paysannes","title":"Black Krim Tomato Seeds (French origin) (Solanum lycopersicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Krim tomato, Black Krim, Russian black tomato: originating from the shores of the Black Sea, this heirloom variety owes its dark color to a green pigment that persists in the flesh while the red develops. The result is purplish flesh that is almost black around the shoulders, with an unusually rich flavor that is slightly salty and very sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique color:\u003c\/strong\u003e purplish flesh turning black in a warm, sunny climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e very sweet and complex, often ranked among the best heirloom tomatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly 120 to 150 g, reaching up to 500 g on the first fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproducible heirloom variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e you can sow your own seeds year after year.\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 — this is what develops its characteristic dark color. In the shade, it remains reddish and loses its appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich, loose, and well drained. Tomatoes are heavy feeders: a generous supply of well-rotted compost genuinely benefits them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from February to April under cover, at \u003cstrong\u003ea minimum of 20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — below this temperature, the seeds will not germinate. Cover with 5 mm of soil and keep moist. Transplant into pots at the two-true-leaf stage. 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 outdoors after the last frosts, spacing plants 60 to 80 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe step that makes all the difference:\u003c\/strong\u003e bury the stem up to the first leaves, or even lay it slightly on its side. Tomatoes produce roots along the entire buried section, resulting in a much more vigorous and drought-resistant plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the stake at planting time so you do not damage the roots later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways water at the base, never over the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably in the morning: water on the leaves provides an entry point for blight. Apply a thick mulch to prevent soil from splashing onto the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and evenly: alternating drought and watering causes the fruit to split.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove suckers — the shoots that emerge from the leaf axils — to concentrate the plant’s sap on the fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not grow tomatoes in the same place two years in a row: follow a three- to four-year rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor alone is not enough to judge ripeness in this variety: rely on touch—the fruit should yield slightly under your finger—and on the color of the shoulders, which turn brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore at room temperature, never in the refrigerator, which destroys its aromas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e is its classic companion, both in the garden and on the plate. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e help limit nematodes, while \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003enasturtiums\u003c\/a\u003e divert aphids. Avoid planting it near potatoes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associer-tomates-basilic\"\u003epairing tomatoes with basil\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 are pollinated by vibration: only bumblebees, which can vibrate their wing muscles at the right frequency, make full use of them. Welcoming them directly improves your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing reproducible heirloom varieties helps preserve cultivated diversity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-tomates-anciennes\"\u003eheirloom tomatoes to sow\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\u003eRaw in a salad with a simple drizzle of olive oil — this is when it is at its best — or stuffed. Its juicy flesh makes it less suited to sauces than to eating raw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the pulp from a beautiful, fully ripe fruit and let it ferment for two to three days in a little water — this step breaks down the gelatinous coating that inhibits germination — then rinse: the healthy seeds will sink to the bottom. Dry them flat. Since tomatoes are self-pollinating, cross-pollination is rare. 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 Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief is that gardeners should regain the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most flavorful heirloom tomatoes, best enjoyed raw.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865927364941,"sku":"3760335360275","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/tomate-noire-crimee-fruits-sur-pied-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788108763"},{"product_id":"60-graines-daubergine-black-beauty-legume-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Black Beauty Eggplant Seeds (Solanum melongena)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/em\u003e “Black Beauty”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Beauty eggplant, melongene, brinjal: this American variety from the early 20th century has become the benchmark for black eggplants—the one that established the very image of the vegetable in our minds. Early and productive, it bears deep, glossy black fruits renowned for their good keeping quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy black fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 13 cm long, with firm, mildly bitter flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e it produces early and abundantly, an asset in our climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for growing in pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e it adapts well to balconies and terraces when grown in a large container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all nightshades, its foliage and immature fruits contain solanine and must not be eaten. Only well-formed, glossy fruits are edible, and they must always be cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrost-tender and cold-sensitive: it suffers as soon as nighttime temperatures fall below 12 °C.\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 warm, sunny, and sheltered from the wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e very rich in humus, deep, moist, and well drained. This is an extremely hungry plant: a generous addition of mature compost is crucial for fruiting. It is sensitive to standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow indoors in pots from February onward, at \u003cstrong\u003e24-26 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e—this is the critical point, as eggplant germinates poorly below 20 °C and is far more demanding than tomatoes in this respect. Sow outdoors only from May onward, once all risk of frost has passed. 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 60 cm apart, and provide a stake: fruit-laden stems bend easily.\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 to keep the soil moist, without wetting the foliage. Mulch generously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: limit each plant to 5 or 6 fruits by pinching out the stem above the last one in our climate. You will get eggplants that actually ripen rather than a dozen underdeveloped 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 skin is deep black and \u003cstrong\u003eglossy\u003c\/strong\u003e. As soon as it becomes dull, the fruit is overripe: its flesh is then bitter and full of hard seeds.\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 appreciates growing near beans, which fix the nitrogen it craves, 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 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 purple flowers require buzz pollination: bumblebees, which can vibrate their muscles at high frequency, do the work. Honeybees are unable to do this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcoming bumblebees into the garden therefore directly improves your eggplant harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted in the oven, in ratatouille, moussaka, eggplant caviar, or grilled. Always cooked, never raw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave one fruit well beyond the eating stage, until it turns yellow and wrinkles. Then remove the seeds, rinse them, and dry them. Since eggplant is mostly self-pollinating, cross-pollination is limited. 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 treatments. 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 great classic of the Mediterranean vegetable garden, early and generous.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865931133261,"sku":"3760335360039","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/aubergine-black-beauty-rameau-fructifie-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788270577"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-betterave-jaune-legumes-ancien-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Yellow Beet Seeds (Beta vulgaris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow beet, golden beet, Burpee's Golden beet: its orange flesh has one very practical advantage over that of red beet — \u003cstrong\u003eit does not stain\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not your fingers, your cutting board, or the other ingredients in a salad. Its flavor is also milder and less earthy, which often wins over those who do not like red beet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange-yellow flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e it retains its color when cooked without staining other ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e sweeter and less earthy than red beet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e a forgotten vegetable that deserves to return to the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and simple to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e accessible to all gardeners with deep 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, cool, light, and loose, enriched with well-rotted compost. Avoid stony soils, which deform the roots, and never add fresh manure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from March to June to stagger the harvests, 2 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart. Soaking for one hour in lukewarm water encourages germination. Each “seed” is actually a \u003cstrong\u003eglomerule\u003c\/strong\u003e containing 3 to 6 fused seeds — hence the clustered emergence. 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\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin out without fail\u003c\/strong\u003e to 10 cm apart once the plants have 3 or 4 leaves: without this step, the plants compete with one another and you will obtain only small, undersized roots. The good news: beet is the only root vegetable that transplants easily — the plants you remove are not wasted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly, especially during dry periods: fluctuations in water supply cause the roots to split.\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 before severe frosts, when the roots reach the size of a tennis ball — if they grow larger, they become fibrous. Leave 3 cm of leaf stalk when cutting the tops, to prevent the beet from “bleeding” during cooking.\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 with \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/250-graines-doignon-jaune-paille-legumes-potager-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003eonions\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/250-graines-dail-blanc-plantes-legumes-fleurs-aromatique-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003egarlic\u003c\/a\u003e, and lettuces. Avoid planting it near leeks. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-betterave-rouge-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ered beet\u003c\/a\u003e and \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 abundant foliage covers the soil, protects it from drying out, and provides shelter for ground beetles and beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing heirloom varieties like this one directly contributes to preserving cultivated diversity, which has been greatly diminished by standardization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrated raw, roasted in the oven in wedges, in a velouté soup, or as carpaccio — its golden color looks superb mixed with red beets, precisely because it does not bleed into them. Its greens can be cooked like chard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a biennial, it goes to seed in its second year: keep a few roots protected from frost and replant them in spring. Harvest the dry flower stalks. Be careful: it cross-pollinates with chard and other beets, so isolate your seed plant. 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 Volcans d'Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, 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\u003eAll the sweetness of beet, without the red fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866932883789,"sku":"3760335360305","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/betterave-jaune-beta-vulgaris-racines-fanes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787325339"},{"product_id":"25-graines-de-poivrons-petit-marseillais-legume-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Petit Marseillais Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetit Marseillais pepper, a sweet pepper from Marseille: this traditional Provençal variety looks nothing like the standardized peppers sold in stores. Its yellow-orange fruits are small, irregular, and sometimes misshapen—and that is precisely what appealed to gardeners in southern France, who grew it for its productivity and fine, sweet flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm, irregular in shape, yellow then orange when ripe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, sweet flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e completely mild, and delicious raw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly productive:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is its historic reputation—one plant produces a great deal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for growing in pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e its compact size makes it particularly well suited to balconies.\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, sheltered from the wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in organic matter, loose, and well drained. It does not tolerate standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary to April under cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, at \u003cstrong\u003e20-25 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: below 18 °C, the seeds will not germinate. Sowing directly outdoors would be far too late in our climate. Allow 2 to 3 weeks for 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 when nighttime temperatures stay above 12 °C, spacing plants 40 to 50 cm apart. Unlike tomatoes, \u003cstrong\u003edo not bury the stem\u003c\/strong\u003e: peppers do not form adventitious roots, and a buried crown will rot.\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 overwatering, to prevent root rot. Mulch to retain moisture in the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe market gardeners' tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e pinch out the first flower, known as the royal flower, which appears at the fork of the stem. The plant will then branch out more and produce far more fruit afterward—particularly worthwhile for such a productive variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a three- to four-year rotation: do not grow it after tomatoes, eggplants, or potatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut with pruning shears, leaving a piece of stem attached. Harvest as you go: the more you pick, the more the plant produces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is already edible when yellow; if left to turn orange, it becomes sweeter.\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 grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003ebasil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/250-graines-doignon-jaune-paille-legumes-potager-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003eonions\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e help limit nematodes. 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 white flowers are visited by bees and bumblebees throughout the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn old, regionally adapted, seed-saving variety excluded from commercial sales because of its irregular fruits: growing it helps keep it alive. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-anciennes-pourquoi-cultiver\"\u003eheirloom seeds\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\u003eRaw in salads and tabbouleh, where its fine flesh and color work beautifully, or cooked in ratatouille and slow-cooked dishes. Its small size makes it well suited to preserving in oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a fine fruit reach its full orange color on the plant, open it, remove the seeds, and dry them flat for a few days. Be careful: peppers cross readily with hot peppers grown nearby, so isolate your seed plant. 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 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 sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, misshapen, and generous: the pepper of Provençal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866962702669,"sku":"3760335361487","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/capsicum-annuum-poivron-petit-marseillais-fond-blanc-fruits-irreguliers-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787561479"},{"product_id":"25-graines-de-poivron-doux-tres-long-des-landes-legumes-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Very Long Landes Sweet Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Long Sweet Landes Pepper, Landes sweet pepper: an old variety from southwestern France, it has long accompanied Basque and Landes cuisine. Its very thin skin — so thin that it often does not need to be peeled — and its sweet flesh make it one of the ingredients in piperade, alongside Espelette pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery long, very slender fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 25 cm long and barely 3 cm wide, slender and slightly wavy, hanging straight under their own weight. Nothing like a stubby bull's horn pepper: this is a slender, elongated fruit, green then bright red when ripe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery thin skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e its main distinguishing feature, making it pleasant to eat raw and often eliminating the need to peel it after cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, fragrant flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e with no heat at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery productive:\u003c\/strong\u003e an old variety selected for yield.\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, sheltered from the wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich and well drained. In a pot, mix potting soil and coarse sand in a deep container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from February to April under cover, at \u003cstrong\u003e20-25 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e: below 18 °C, the seeds will not germinate. Cover with 5 mm of soil. Germination takes 2 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 when nighttime temperatures stay above 12 °C, spacing plants 50 cm apart. Unlike tomatoes, \u003cstrong\u003edo not bury the stem\u003c\/strong\u003e: peppers do not form adventitious roots, and a buried crown will rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStake the plants: the long fruits make the branches bend, and they can break in the wind.\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 avoid fluctuations: irregular watering causes blossom-end rot, the black spot at the tip of the fruit. Mulch generously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe market gardener's tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e pinch out the first flower, known as the king flower, which appears at the fork of the stem. The plant will then branch out more and produce many more fruits afterward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a three- to four-year rotation: do not grow it after tomatoes, eggplants or potatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut with pruning shears, leaving a piece of stem attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen green, it is still firm and herbaceous; if left to turn red, it becomes distinctly sweet — this is when it is best in piperade.\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 pairs well with \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003ebasil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/250-graines-doignon-jaune-paille-legumes-potager-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003eonions\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e help limit nematodes. 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 white flowers are visited by bees and bumblebees all summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn old, regionally adapted and seed-saving variety: growing it helps keep the vegetable-garden heritage of southwestern France alive. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-anciennes-pourquoi-cultiver\"\u003eheirloom seeds\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\u003eIn piperade with tomatoes, onions and Espelette pepper, pan-grilled, preserved in oil or eaten raw in salads. Its thin skin generally means it does not need to be peeled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a fine fruit to ripen completely on the plant, open it, remove the seeds and dry them flat for a few days. Be aware that sweet peppers cross readily with hot peppers grown nearby: isolate your seed plant if you are also growing hot varieties. 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 Auvergne Volcanoes, 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 piperade pepper, with skin so thin it does not need peeling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866965619021,"sku":"3760335361319","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/capsicum-annuum-poivron-doux-tres-long-des-landes-fond-blanc-fruits-elances-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787558265"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-chicoree-sauvage-di-castelfranco-semences-paysannes","title":"Di Castelfranco Wild Chicory Seeds (Cichorium intybus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastelfranco chicory, variegated Castelfranco radicchio, Castelfranco rose: originally from Veneto, this Italian variety is nicknamed “the edible flower.” Its open head, creamy white marbled with red and violet, does indeed resemble a blooming rose—and its colors only fully reveal themselves after the first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e creamy white, streaked and marbled with red and light violet, forming a round, open head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e harvested at the end of the season, when the vegetable garden has emptied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery cold-hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it remains vigorous through frosts, which even improve its appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate bitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e milder than other radicchios, it is excellent raw.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, loose, cool and well drained. It does not need very rich soil, but its long taproot benefits from deeply worked earth. Avoid standing water, which causes the heart to rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from May to September, directly in place—its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well. Sow 1 cm deep, in rows spaced 30 cm apart. 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\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 25–30 cm apart. Water regularly to keep the soil cool, without excess standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe step that reveals the variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e two to three weeks before harvesting, tie the outer leaves together or cover the head with an opaque pot. Deprived of light, the inner leaves blanch, lose their bitterness and reveal their red and violet marbling.\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, after the first light frosts: they soften the bitterness and intensify the colors. Cut the head at the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plants can remain in the ground for much of the winter, protected with fleece in case of severe frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSown in late summer, it usefully occupies a bed freed by an early crop. It grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/200-graines-de-poireau-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eleeks\u003c\/a\u003e. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/250-graines-de-chicoree-sauvage-legumes-ancien-salade-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewild chicory\u003c\/a\u003e and \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 winter presence maintains plant cover where the soil would otherwise be bare, protecting the soil and microfauna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to flower in its second year, it produces the characteristic blue flowers of chicories, which are frequently visited by solitary bees.\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, where its marbling creates a striking effect; grilled or pan-fried in the Italian style, in risotto, or braised with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar to balance its bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave one plant to overwinter: it will produce blue flowers the following spring, then form achenes that can be harvested when dry. Caution: chicories cross easily with one another, so 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 conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most beautiful winter salad, harvested when the vegetable garden has fallen silent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866967388493,"sku":"3760335361685","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chicoree-di-castelfranco-pommes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787580090"},{"product_id":"20-graines-de-mais-fraise-acajou-culture-jardin-legumes-ancien-semences-paysannes","title":"Mahogany Strawberry Corn Seeds (Zea mays)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eeverta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberry Mahogany Corn, Strawberry popcorn corn, strawberry corn: its miniature, stocky, pointed ears look remarkably like large mahogany strawberries. But its main appeal is not decorative: this is popcorn corn, with every kernel turning into popcorn. A spectacular crop to grow with children, from seed to frying pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiniature ears:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 7 cm, strawberry-shaped, with a deep mahogany-red color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopcorn corn:\u003c\/strong\u003e its hard kernels turn into white popcorn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e decorative ears in dried bouquets, or kernels for eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, highly productive, with numerous ears per plant.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich and well-drained, with a generous addition of compost — corn has a very high nitrogen requirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring, directly in the ground after the last frosts, at a depth of 3 cm. \u003cstrong\u003eEssential point: sow in a square block rather than a single row\u003c\/strong\u003e, in pockets spaced 40 cm apart. Corn is pollinated by the wind: an isolated row produces ears that are only half full. 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\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly, especially during flowering. Earth up the base to strengthen the root anchorage against the wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant point: \u003cstrong\u003ekeep it isolated from other corn\u003c\/strong\u003e. If crossed with sweet corn or ornamental corn, it loses its ability to pop from the first generation onward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike sweet corn, leave the ears to dry completely on the plant until the husks turn brown and the kernels are hard as glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish drying them under cover for several weeks. Moisture content determines how well they pop: if the kernels are too dry, they will not pop; if they are too moist, they will not pop either. If popping fails, let the kernels rest for a few days in a sealed jar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe traditional “Three Sisters” planting: corn serves as a support for climbing beans, which fix the nitrogen it needs, while squash covers the soil at their feet. 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 height creates a microclimate sheltered from wind and evaporation for shorter neighboring crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts hollow stems, left in place over winter, provide nesting shelters for beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKernels popped into plain, salted or caramelized popcorn. Whole ears in decorative autumn bouquets, where they retain their mahogany color for a very long time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the harvest itself: shell a thoroughly dry ear and store the kernels in a dry place. You must keep your crop isolated from other corn varieties, at least 200 meters away or separated by planting times. 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 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\u003eGrow your own popcorn: a crop that amazes children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866974007629,"sku":"3760335361012","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/mais-fraise-acajou-epis-grains-rouges-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787510479"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-navet-rond-de-nancy-legumes-ancien-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Round Nancy Turnip Seeds (Brassica rapa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e “Rond de Nancy”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRond de Nancy turnip, a white turnip with a purple shoulder, or “rave”: this old Lorraine variety stands out for its speed—allow six to eight weeks from sowing to harvest. Its white flesh is mild and sweet, without the pungency that earned turnips their unfair reputation as a famine food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound root with a purple shoulder:\u003c\/strong\u003e white, tender, and sweet flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery fast growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e only 6 to 8 weeks from sowing to plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery long harvest period:\u003c\/strong\u003e from May to November, with good winter storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and easy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates cold well and requires little care.\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 partial shade in midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, loose, deep, and \u003cstrong\u003estone-free\u003c\/strong\u003e, lightly enriched with well-rotted compost. Never add fresh manure, which causes the roots to fork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place—the turnip does not transplant—at a depth of 1 cm, in rows spaced 25 cm apart. It can be grown outdoors or under cover. Stagger sowings every three 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\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 10 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eThe key point:\u003c\/strong\u003e water regularly and never allow the soil to dry out. A thirsty turnip becomes pungent, hollow, and fibrous—this is the number one cause of disappointment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch to retain moisture.\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 young, when about the size of a tennis ball. If left to grow larger, it becomes fibrous and loses its mildness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not throw away the tops: they can be used in soup or pesto and are delicious.\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 grows well with peas, beans, and lettuce. Avoid planting it near other brassicas, with which it shares pests. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion planting\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 rapid growth makes it an excellent transitional crop for filling an empty bed and preventing bare soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to flower, it produces clusters of highly nectar-rich yellow flowers that are valuable in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrated raw or mixed with other raw vegetables, butter-glazed, in a hotpot, soup, or stew—and of course with duck, the classic pairing. 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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 is that gardeners should regain the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fast-growing, mild old-fashioned vegetable waiting to be rediscovered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866976268621,"sku":"3760335361111","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/navet-rond-de-nancy-collet-violet-chair-blanche-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787910904"},{"product_id":"30-graines-de-tomate-saint-pierre-legume-ancien-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Saint-Pierre Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint-Pierre Tomato: for a long time, the tomato grown in French priest's gardens and family vegetable plots, it owes its popularity to a rare balance — a considerable yield without sacrificing flavor, and a skin sturdy enough not to split at the first August rains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemarkable yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 6 kg per plant under good conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistant to splitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e its sturdy skin tolerates irregular watering better than others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm, flavorful flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for stuffing, salads, or cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom, open-pollinated variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e you can resow your own seeds every year.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich, loose, and well drained. Such a productive variety is nutrient-hungry: a generous addition of well-rotted compost genuinely benefits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary to April under cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, in fine seed-starting compost, at a \u003cstrong\u003eminimum of 20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — below this temperature, the seeds will not germinate. Cover with 5 mm of compost. Late sowing in April–May significantly shortens the harvest season. Transplant into pots when the plants have two true leaves. 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 70 cm apart — it needs room to reach its full yield. \u003cstrong\u003eBury the stem up to the first leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: tomatoes produce roots along the buried stem, resulting in a more vigorous plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eindeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e variety: install a very sturdy stake at planting time, as the fruit load is substantial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways water at the base, never over the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably in the morning: water on the leaves provides an entry point for blight. Mulch thickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and evenly. Its productivity makes it demanding in terms of water and nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove suckers — the shoots that emerge from the leaf axils — to concentrate sap on the fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate crops every three to four years.\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 fully red, when the fruit yields slightly under your finger. Store at room temperature, never in the refrigerator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e is its classic companion. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e help limit nematodes, while \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003enasturtiums\u003c\/a\u003e divert aphids. Avoid planting it near potatoes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associer-tomates-basilic\"\u003epairing tomatoes with basil\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 flowers are pollinated by vibration: only bumblebees make full use of them. Welcoming bumblebees directly improves your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs an heirloom, open-pollinated variety, growing it helps preserve cultivated diversity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-tomates-anciennes\"\u003eheirloom tomatoes to sow\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\u003eStuffed — its firm flesh is perfectly suited to this —, in salads, sauces, or preserves. Its yield makes it the variety for large harvests intended for processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the pulp from a beautiful, fully ripe fruit and let it ferment for two to three days in a little water — this step breaks down the gelatinous coating that inhibits germination — then rinse: the healthy seeds will sink to the bottom. Dry them flat. 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, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them, 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\u003eUp to six kilos per plant: the tomato for family vegetable gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866982461773,"sku":"3760335360220","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/tomate-saint-pierre-fruits-ronds-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787870596"},{"product_id":"30-graines-de-tomate-tigerella-legumes-semis-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Tigerella Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTigerella tomato, Mr Stripey, striped tomato: developed in England in the 1950s, it is instantly recognizable by its stripes. Its orange-red fruits are striped with golden yellow, a pattern that becomes more pronounced as the fruit ripens and makes it impossible to mistake in a basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriped fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e orange-red with yellow stripes, highly decorative, 4 to 6 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first to produce, about two months after planting out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuicy flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-flavored and slightly tangy, very refreshing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e performs well in cool climates, which is rare among unusual tomatoes.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, loose, and well drained, enriched with well-rotted compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow mainly from \u003cstrong\u003eMarch to April\u003c\/strong\u003e under cover, at a minimum of \u003cstrong\u003e20 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — below this temperature, the seeds will not germinate. Cover with 5 mm of soil. Transplant into pots at the two true-leaf stage. 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 60 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eBury the stem up to the first leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: the tomato develops roots along the entire buried section, resulting in a more vigorous plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eindeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e variety: provide a sturdy stake when planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways water at the base, never over the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably in the morning: water on the leaves provides an entry point for blight. Mulch generously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and evenly to prevent the fruits from splitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove suckers to concentrate sap on the fruits and speed up the harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate crops every three to four years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith this variety, color alone does not tell the whole story: the fruit is ripe when the orange background is well developed \u003cstrong\u003eand\u003c\/strong\u003e it yields slightly under your finger. The yellow stripes remain visible when ripe; this is not a sign of immaturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore at room temperature, never in the refrigerator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e is its classic companion. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigold\u003c\/a\u003e helps limit nematodes, while \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003enasturtium\u003c\/a\u003e diverts aphids. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associer-tomates-basilic\"\u003ecompanion planting tomatoes and basil\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 flowers are pollinated by vibration: only bumblebees can fully exploit them. Welcoming bumblebees directly improves your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a seed-saving variety, growing it contributes to preserving cultivated diversity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-tomates-anciennes\"\u003eheritage tomatoes to sow\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\u003eRaw in salads, where its striped slices create a striking effect, in carpaccio, or simply halved with a drizzle of oil. Its earliness makes it the first tomato of the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the pulp from a beautiful, fully ripe fruit and let it ferment for two to three days in a little water — this step removes the gelatinous coating that inhibits germination — then rinse: the healthy seeds will sink to the bottom. Dry them flat. 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\u003eEarly striped tomatoes that are impossible to mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866988228941,"sku":"3760335360206","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/tomate-tigerella-fruits-zebres-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787871501"},{"product_id":"200-graines-d-epinard-monstrueux-de-viroflay-legumes-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Viroflay Giant Spinach Seeds (Spinacia oleracea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpinacia oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonstrous Viroflay Spinach: this heirloom variety, developed in the 19th century in the market-gardening plain of Viroflay to supply Paris, owes its name to its enormous leaves—which can exceed 25 cm. A single handful fills the pot, making it the most productive spinach in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnormous leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e thick, tender and dark green, they are the variety's main claim to fame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly productive:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the most generous varieties for a given area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested raw or cooked:\u003c\/strong\u003e young leaves in salads, large leaves cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates temperatures down to -10 °C, allowing winter 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\u003eshaded in summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, sunny in autumn and winter. This is the key point: like all spinach, it bolts as soon as warm temperatures and long days set in. Partial summer shade significantly delays this process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e clay-rich, high in humus and kept \u003cstrong\u003emoist\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably well supplied with nitrogen. Adding manure or well-rotted compost genuinely benefits it—it is a nutrient-hungry vegetable. Soil that dries out immediately triggers bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place, 2 cm deep, in rows spaced 25 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eFrom February to mid-May\u003c\/strong\u003e for spring harvests, and \u003cstrong\u003efrom mid-August to November\u003c\/strong\u003e for autumn and winter harvests. Stagger sowings every two weeks. Avoid midsummer sowings, which bolt before they can be harvested. 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\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 15 cm apart. Water regularly and abundantly: consistently moist soil is the only real secret to growing this crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch the row to retain moisture and limit bolting.\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 \u003cstrong\u003eouter leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e one by one, leaving the center intact: the plant will then keep producing for weeks. Never cut the entire clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs soon as the flower stalk appears, harvest everything: the leaves will then become bitter and tough.\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 grows well with strawberries, \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, radishes and cabbages. Its rapid growth makes it a good intercrop. It is also an excellent green manure when incorporated while young. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/engrais-verts-comment-quand-pourquoi\"\u003egreen manures\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 dense cover protects the soil from drying out and erosion between two main crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen incorporated as green manure, it quickly returns organic matter to the soil and nourishes soil life. 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\u003eYoung leaves raw in salads; large leaves with cream, in gratins, quiches, soups or sautéed with garlic. They shrink considerably when cooked: allow plenty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpinach is dioecious: keep several plants to have both male and female plants. Let them bolt, then harvest the seeds from the female plants when they turn brown. 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 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\u003eAn heirloom variety with giant leaves, the most productive in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866988687693,"sku":"3760335360749","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/epinard-viroflay-grandes-feuilles-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787524762"},{"product_id":"120-graines-darroche-verte-legume-ancien-jardin-potager-methode-semences-paysannes","title":"Green Orach Seeds (Atriplex hortensis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAtriplex hortensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen orache, garden orache, French spinach, love cabbage, folette, giant spinach: this was the leafy vegetable of European kitchen gardens before spinach took its place. Cultivated since the Middle Ages, it has one decisive advantage that spinach lacks: it continues producing in midsummer, when spinach has already gone to seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpinach flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e tender, mild leaves, raw or cooked, with no bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e where spinach bolts, it keeps producing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery long harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e from March to autumn, by staggering sowings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge annual:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1.50 m tall, useful as a temporary windbreak.\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 to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, humus-rich, loose, and \u003cstrong\u003elime-free\u003c\/strong\u003e. It appreciates an addition of compost and tolerates slightly saline soils well, a legacy of its coastal origins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place from March to September, 1 cm deep. Stagger sowings every three weeks to spread the harvest throughout the season. 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\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 30 cm apart. Water regularly to keep the soil cool and the leaves tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe key step:\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly cut back the stems and pinch out the tips to delay bolting. Once the flower stalk has formed, the leaves become tough and harvesting stops.\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 young leaves as needed, starting from the bottom. The youngest can be eaten raw; the larger ones are best cooked.\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 height makes it a good light shelter for lettuces that dislike full summer sun. Also see the \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/100-graines-darroche-rouge-legume-ancien-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ered orache\u003c\/a\u003e, its purple counterpart, and \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\u003eIt tolerates poor, saline soils, making it possible to grow a leafy vegetable on unproductive land where few species thrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen allowed to go to seed, it provides abundant food for small seed-eating birds 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\u003eYoung leaves raw in salads, larger leaves cooked like spinach—in soup, tart, gratin, or sautéed with garlic. Its texture remains firmer than spinach when cooked. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-vivaces-comestibles\"\u003eheritage and perennial vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave one plant to go to seed at the end of the season: it produces abundant flat seeds surrounded by a papery bract, which should be harvested when dry. Orache readily self-seeds—simply pull out excess young plants in spring. 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 Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, 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\u003eSpinach for hot summers, in its classic form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866990227789,"sku":"3760335360114","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/arroche-verte-atriplex-hortensis-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787479539"},{"product_id":"25-graines-de-tomate-ananas-legume-ancien-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Pineapple Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomate Ananas, Pineapple, Black Pineapple: nothing to do with the tropical fruit, except for the colors. Cut into slices, it reveals marbling of yellow, orange, and red that cannot be guessed from the outside—each fruit is different. This is a very large tomato, sweet and slightly tart, grown as much for its appearance as for its flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarbled flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e yellow, orange, and red mingled together, with a different pattern in every slice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery large fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e often 500 g or more, slightly ribbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e sweet and tart at the same time, with few seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproducible heirloom variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e you can sow your own seeds again every year.\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 are essential to bring fruits of this size to maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich, loose, and well drained. A very large-fruited variety is particularly demanding: a generous application of well-rotted compost is decisive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from \u003cstrong\u003eMarch\u003c\/strong\u003e, under cover or indoors, at a minimum of \u003cstrong\u003e20 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e—below this temperature, the seeds will not germinate. Cover with 5 mm of soil. Transplant into pots at the two-true-leaf stage. 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 outdoors after the last frosts, spacing plants 80 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eBury the stem up to the first leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: the tomato produces roots along the entire buried section, resulting in a significantly more vigorous plant—essential for supporting such large fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eindeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e variety: install a very sturdy stake at planting time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways water at the base, never on the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably in the morning: water on the leaves provides an entry point for blight. Mulch thickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and evenly: with very large fruits, irregular watering causes splitting and blossom-end rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove suckers and \u003cstrong\u003elimit the plant to 4 trusses\u003c\/strong\u003e: this is the price to pay for obtaining beautiful, fully developed fruits rather than a multitude of unfinished ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate crops every three to four years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe delicate point:\u003c\/strong\u003e with a variegated variety, color alone is not enough to judge ripeness. Rely on touch—the fruit should yield clearly under your finger—and on its fragrance, which becomes noticeable when ripe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the fruit when picking it, as its weight can easily break the truss. Store at room temperature, never in the refrigerator.\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e is its classic companion. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e help limit nematodes, while \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003enasturtiums\u003c\/a\u003e divert aphids. Avoid planting near potatoes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associer-tomates-basilic\"\u003egrowing tomatoes and basil together\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 flowers are pollinated by vibration: only bumblebees can fully exploit them. Welcoming bumblebees directly improves your harvest, especially with large-fruited varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a reproducible heirloom variety, growing it helps preserve cultivated diversity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-tomates-anciennes\"\u003eheirloom tomatoes to sow\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\u003eRaw, cut into thick slices, with a simple drizzle of olive oil: this is how to enjoy its marbling and flavor. Cooking would spoil both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the pulp from a beautiful, fully ripe fruit and let it ferment for two to three days in a little water—this step destroys the gelatinous coating that inhibits germination—then rinse: the healthy seeds will sink to the bottom. Dry them flat. 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, sorted, and carefully packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA different marbling in every slice: the most spectacular of heirloom tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866993144141,"sku":"3760335360411","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/tomate-ananas-fruits-marbres-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787562289"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-laitue-merveille-des-4-saisons-legumes-ancien-semences-paysannes","title":"Marvel of Four Seasons Lettuce Seeds (Lactuca sativa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarvel of Four Seasons lettuce, Four Seasons Marvel, red-headed lettuce: this French variety from the 19th century lives up to its name — it can be sown from spring through autumn, whereas most lettuces are limited to a single season. Its bronze-red outer leaves surround a tender, crisp golden heart, a contrast that gives it all its charm in a salad bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-tone foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e bronze-red outer leaves and a tender, crisp golden heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e staggered sowings from March to September, hence its name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e developed in the 19th century, it has never disappeared from vegetable gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood cold resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates the cool temperatures at the beginning and end of the 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\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny in spring and autumn, \u003cstrong\u003epartial shade in midsummer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Like all lettuces, heat combined with long days triggers bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, loose, humus-rich and well drained. Adding compost is beneficial. A decisive point: the soil must remain consistently moist — even brief drying causes the lettuce to bolt and turn bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow barely covered, as the seeds need light to germinate. Stagger sowings from March to September every two weeks, directly in the ground, under a cold frame or in a tunnel. Warning: above 25 °C, lettuce seeds enter dormancy and no longer germinate — sow in the shade or at the end of the day in midsummer. 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 4- or 5-leaf stage, spacing plants 30 cm apart, \u003cstrong\u003ewithout burying the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: this is the main cause of rot in young lettuces.\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, preferably in the morning, without wetting the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoe lightly and mulch to retain soil moisture.\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 whole head by cutting it at ground level as soon as it is well formed. Do not wait: a lettuce that is beginning to rise in the center is about to bolt and will become bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: leave the stump in the ground; it often produces a few tender regrowths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts rapid growth makes it an excellent intercrop between slower-growing vegetables such as cabbages or \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/200-graines-de-poireau-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eleeks\u003c\/a\u003e. It grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, radishes and strawberries. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion planting\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\u003eLet one plant bolt at the end of the season: its small yellow flowers are visited by hoverflies and solitary bees, and its seeds feed goldfinches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts rapid growth helps keep the soil covered between two main crops.\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, sandwiches or wraps. The firmer outer leaves can also be cooked: braised, in a velouté or à la française with peas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a strong plant go to seed: it produces a tall flower stalk, followed by achenes with fluffy tufts. Harvest them as they ripen, as maturity is staggered. Since lettuce is self-pollinating, the risk of cross-pollination is low — it is one of the simplest species for beginners producing their own seeds. 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, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them, without any chemical treatment. 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Flattened and gently ribbed, it has the rare advantage of being both large and early—making it possible to grow large fruits even where summers are short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 to 400 g per fruit, red, flattened, and slightly ribbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly:\u003c\/strong\u003e it ripens even in cooler regions, which is rare among large varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm, flavorful flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e it holds up well both when cooked and sliced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e stuffed, in salads, or in sauce—it does everything 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 and warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich, loose, and well-drained. A large-fruited variety is nutrient-hungry: a generous addition of compost benefits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from February to April under cover, at \u003cstrong\u003e20 °C minimum\u003c\/strong\u003e—below that, the seeds will not germinate. Cover with 5 mm of soil. Transplant into pots at the two true-leaf stage. 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 70 to 80 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eBury the stem up to the first leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: tomatoes produce roots along the entire buried section, resulting in a more vigorous plant—useful for supporting large fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eindeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e variety: install a sturdy stake at planting time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways water at the base, never over the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably in the morning: water on the leaves provides an entry point for blight. Apply a thick mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and evenly: with large fruits, irregular watering causes splitting and blossom-end rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove suckers—shoots that emerge in the leaf axils—and limit the plant to 5 or 6 trusses to obtain beautiful fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate crops over three to four years.\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 fully red, when the fruit yields slightly under your finger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the end of the season, pick the last fruits while they are still green, before the frosts: placed indoors in front of a window, they will ripen slowly. A ripe fruit placed beside them speeds up the process.\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e is its classic companion. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e help limit nematodes, while \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003enasturtiums\u003c\/a\u003e divert aphids. Avoid planting it near potatoes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associer-tomates-basilic\"\u003ecompanion planting tomatoes and basil\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 flowers are pollinated by vibration: only bumblebees make full use of them. Welcoming them directly improves your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs an old, seed-saving variety, growing it contributes to preserving cultivated diversity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-tomates-anciennes\"\u003eheirloom tomatoes to sow\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\u003eStuffed—its flattened shape and firm flesh are particularly well suited to this—in salads, sauce, or soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove the pulp from a beautiful, fully ripe fruit and let it ferment for two to three days in a little water—this step breaks down the gelatinous coating that inhibits germination—then rinse: the healthy seeds will sink to the bottom. Dry them flat. 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 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 conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge fruits even in a cool climate: the tomato of southwestern France.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866996584781,"sku":"3760335360336","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/tomate-marmande-fruits-cotelee-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787868925"},{"product_id":"25-graines-de-tomate-rose-de-berne-legume-ancien-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Berne Rose Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose de Berne Tomato, Berner Rose: originally from Switzerland, it is one of the most sought-after tomatoes among enthusiasts—and one of the most fragile. Its very thin skin, which makes it impossible to transport and therefore absent from market stalls, is precisely what gives it its reputation for flavor. This is a tomato you have to grow yourself to truly know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery thin skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e almost imperceptible in the mouth, but fragile—it cannot withstand transport or rough handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, fruity flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e low in acidity, highly aromatic, and regularly ranked among the best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 400 g per fruit, pink, then pastel red when fully ripe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e it produces regularly throughout the summer rather than all at once.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich, loose, and well-drained, enriched with well-rotted compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from \u003cstrong\u003eMarch\u003c\/strong\u003e under cover, at a minimum of \u003cstrong\u003e20 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e—below that temperature, the seeds will not germinate. Cover with 5 mm of soil. Transplant into a small pot at the two-true-leaf stage. 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 last frosts, spacing plants 70 to 80 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eBury the stem up to the first leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: tomatoes produce roots along the entire buried section, resulting in a more vigorous plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eindeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e variety: install a sturdy stake at planting time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways water at the base, never over the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably in the morning: water on the leaves provides an entry point for blight. Apply a thick mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater very regularly and evenly: because of its thin skin, this variety is \u003cstrong\u003eparticularly prone to splitting\u003c\/strong\u003e after rain or watering following a dry period. Here, a thick mulch is more than just a convenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove suckers and limit the plant to 5 or 6 trusses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow three to four years between crops.\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 carefully, supporting the fruit: its skin marks at the slightest impact. Eat it quickly, as it keeps for only a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever refrigerate it, as refrigeration destroys its aromas.\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e is its classic companion. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e help limit nematodes, while \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003enasturtiums\u003c\/a\u003e divert aphids. Avoid planting it near potatoes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associer-tomates-basilic\"\u003ecompanion planting tomatoes and basil\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 flowers are pollinated by vibration: only bumblebees make full use of them. Welcoming bumblebees directly improves your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reproducible heirloom variety excluded from commercial trade because of its fragility: growing it helps keep it alive. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-tomates-anciennes\"\u003eheirloom tomatoes to sow\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\u003eRaw, sliced, with a drizzle of olive oil and nothing else—that is how it shows itself at its best. Cooking would spoil its delicacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the pulp from a beautiful, fully ripe fruit and let it ferment for two to three days in a little water—this step breaks down the gelatinous coating that inhibits germination—then rinse: the healthy seeds will sink to the bottom. Dry them flat. 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, 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\u003eToo fragile for market stalls: a tomato you have to grow to truly know.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866996781389,"sku":"3760335360244","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/tomate-rose-de-berne-fruits-roses-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787564576"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-carotte-longue-rouge-sang-legumes-ancien-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Long Blood Red Carrot Seeds (Daucus carota)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong Blood Red Carrot, improved blood-red carrot: this old 19th-century variety has a rare quality among colored carrots—its deep red-orange flesh \u003cstrong\u003eretains its color after cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e, whereas most purple varieties fade in the pan. That is reason enough for it to have made a comeback in chefs’ kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting color:\u003c\/strong\u003e purplish-red skin and deep red-orange flesh that withstands cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly flavorful:\u003c\/strong\u003e more intense and sweeter than classic carrots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong, conical root:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 20 cm, evenly tapering to a blunt tip—it really is a long carrot and requires deep soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproducible heirloom variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose, light, \u003cstrong\u003edeep\u003c\/strong\u003e and free of stones—its 20 cm root must be able to grow straight down, even more so than the \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eNantes\u003c\/a\u003e, which is a half-long variety. In heavy or stony soil, grow it on a mound or in a deeply loosened bed. Avoid fresh manure, which causes the roots to fork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e for early carrots, sow from mid-February to the end of March under cover or in a cold frame. For summer harvests and storage carrots, sow from early May to the end of June. Always sow directly in place, in 1 cm-deep furrows: carrots do not transplant well. 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\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 5 cm, preferably in the evening, immediately removing the waste, whose smell attracts carrot flies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and evenly to prevent the roots from splitting.\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 as needed. Autumn carrots can be stored throughout the winter in a sand clamp, in a cool place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow it in alternating rows with \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/250-graines-doignon-jaune-paille-legumes-potager-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003eonions\u003c\/a\u003e or leeks: their scents confuse one another and mislead their respective flies. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable pairings in the 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\u003eLeave one plant to go to seed in its second year: its large white umbels attract hoverflies in large numbers, whose larvae devour aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all umbellifers, it is a host plant for swallowtail caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts ability to retain its color when cooked makes it a visual asset: roasted, in a velouté or mashed, it keeps its spectacular color. Excellent raw, grated into a salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few roots in the ground over winter: they will go to seed in their second year. Harvest the umbels when they turn brown and close up into a bird’s-nest shape. Beware of cross-pollination with wild carrot and other varieties. 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 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 sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn heirloom carrot that keeps its color all the way to the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866998092109,"sku":"3760335360534","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/carotte-longue-rouge-sang-racines-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787571920"},{"product_id":"25-graines-de-tomate-merveille-des-marches-legume-ancien-semences-paysannes","title":"Marvel of the Markets Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerveille des Marchés Tomato: its name says everything about its origins. Appearing around 1880, it was the tomato of market gardeners from the green belt, who supplied the market halls in the early morning. It was chosen for three qualities it rarely combined all at once: flavor, yield, and flesh that does not split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivated since the 1880s, it has lasted a century and a half without losing its reputation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e round and slightly flattened, large in size, with bright red skin and pink flesh containing few seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistant to splitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e more tolerant than average of irregular watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery productive:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is what made it the variety of professionals in the past.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich, loose, and well-drained, enriched with well-rotted compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from February to April under cover, at \u003cstrong\u003e20 °C minimum\u003c\/strong\u003e — below this temperature, the seeds will not germinate. Cover with 5 mm of soil. Transplant into pots at the two-true-leaf stage. 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 last frosts, spacing plants 70 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eBury the stem up to the first leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: tomatoes produce roots along the buried section, resulting in a more vigorous plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eindeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e variety: install a sturdy stake as soon as you plant it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways water at the base, never over the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably in the morning: water on the leaves provides an entry point for blight, which develops mainly in mild, humid weather. Apply a thick mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive the plants plenty of air and avoid overcrowding them: good air circulation is the best prevention against fungal diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and evenly to prevent blossom-end rot, the black mark beneath the fruit caused by impaired calcium uptake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove suckers. Rotate crops every three to four years.\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 fully red, when the fruit yields slightly under your finger. Store at room temperature, never in the refrigerator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e is its classic companion. \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e limit nematodes, while \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003enasturtiums\u003c\/a\u003e divert aphids. Avoid planting it near potatoes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associer-tomates-basilic\"\u003epairing tomatoes with basil\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 flowers are pollinated by vibration: only bumblebees can fully exploit them. Welcoming them directly improves your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs an old, seed-saving variety, growing it helps preserve cultivated diversity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-tomates-anciennes\"\u003eheirloom tomatoes to sow\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\u003eRaw in salads for summer meals, stuffed, or cooked in soups and stews. Its low seed content makes it pleasant to slice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the pulp from a beautiful, fully ripe fruit and let it ferment for two to three days in a little water — this step breaks down the gelatinous coating that inhibits germination — then rinse: the healthy seeds sink to the bottom. Dry them flat. 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 Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, 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\u003eOne hundred and forty years of service in the vegetable garden, and still as relevant as ever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866999107917,"sku":"3760335360312","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/tomate-merveille-des-marches-fruits-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787563982"},{"product_id":"20-graines-de-mais-ornemental-amero","title":"Amero Ornamental Corn Seeds (Zea mays)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmero ornamental corn, decorative corn, jewel corn: every cob is a surprise. Since pollen from one plant fertilizes the silks of another, a single cob bears kernels of different colors—red, yellow, purple, sometimes pearlescent or marbled. No two are quite alike, and that is what gives them their decorative charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulticolored cobs:\u003c\/strong\u003e red, yellow, and purple kernels on the same cob, with shades that are always different.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraphic form:\u003c\/strong\u003e tall stalks that structure a bed or create a summer plant screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e once dried, the cobs retain their colors for years.\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, with plenty of warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, loose, moist, and well-drained. Corn is a very nitrogen-hungry plant: a generous addition of compost genuinely benefits it. Wait until the soil has warmed to at least 15°C; sowing in cold soil causes the seeds to rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e no stratification. Sow directly in the ground after the last frosts, 3 cm deep. Important: sow \u003cstrong\u003ein a block of several closely spaced rows\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than in a single line—corn is wind-pollinated, and an isolated row produces half-empty cobs. 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\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly, especially during flowering and cob formation, when a lack of water directly results in missing kernels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth up the base of the plants to stabilize them: their adventitious roots will anchor themselves there.\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 late, when the husks are thoroughly dry and papery and the kernels are hard. Peel back the leaves to form a pretty collar, then hang the cobs to dry in an airy place.\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 forms the pillar of the Native American “Three Sisters” with squash and beans: it serves as a living trellis, the beans fix the nitrogen it craves, and the squash covers the soil. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/20-graines-de-citrouille-koshare\"\u003eKoshare squash\u003c\/a\u003e and \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 tall stalks create shelter and shade appreciated by beneficial insects in the vegetable garden during midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts kernels, left on the stalks or placed outdoors in winter, feed seed-eating birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutumn decorations, arrangements, wreaths, and dried bouquets. Whole cobs can be hung or arranged in a basket for a seasonal table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShell a thoroughly dry cob by hand. Caution: corn crosses very easily with all other corn growing several hundred meters away, as it is wind-pollinated. To keep the variety pure, isolate your seed plants or stagger the flowering dates. 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 Auvergne Volcanoes, 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 sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSales reserved for home gardeners seeking quality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50205437395277,"sku":"3760335362606","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/mais-ornemental-amero-epis-multicolores-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787510963"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/collections\/varietes-anciennes-tomate-artichaut-graines-paysannes.webp?v=1784633221","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/en-intl\/collections\/heirloom-varieties\/annuelle.oembed","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}