{"title":"Aromatic and medicinal seeds","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWould you like a useful, fragrant garden? Our culinary and medicinal herb seeds are ideal for growing basil, thyme, mint, or chamomile at home. Easy to sow, they give you a garden with countless benefits, both flavorful and medicinal. Whether for cooking or preparing homemade infusions, these aromatic plants will quickly become essentials in the vegetable garden or planter.\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"4-graines-de-laurier-sauce-laurus-nobilis","title":"Bay laurel seeds (Laurus nobilis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaurus nobilis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBay laurel, sweet bay, laurel of Apollo, true laurel: this is the laurel used for crowns in ancient Greece, and the only one of all the garden “laurels” that is edible. A versatile evergreen shrub with three uses — culinary, ornamental, and medicinal — which can grow several metres tall or remain trimmed into a ball in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark green, lance-shaped, leathery leaves, harvested all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e the leaf used in bouquet garni, indispensable in slow-cooked dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be pruned as desired:\u003c\/strong\u003e into a hedge, topiary, ball, or free-growing shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lived:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-established plant can live for several decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions — read carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever confuse bay laurel with its toxic namesakes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oleander (\u003cem\u003eNerium oleander\u003c\/em\u003e) and cherry laurel (\u003cem\u003ePrunus laurocerasus\u003c\/em\u003e), both widely used in hedges, are dangerous — only \u003cem\u003eLaurus nobilis\u003c\/em\u003e is edible. The unmistakable sign: crush the leaf, and bay laurel immediately releases its characteristic culinary fragrance. The others do not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts black berries are not edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways remove the leaves from the dish before serving: they are tough and may cause injury if swallowed.\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 to partial shade, sheltered from cold, drying winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, deep, and well drained. It tolerates lime and drought once established, but does not tolerate stagnant moisture in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds require \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to optimise germination. Then sow in a tray or directly in the ground, covering with black plastic until emergence: \u003cstrong\u003edarkness is necessary for germination\u003c\/strong\u003e. Keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged. Be patient, as emergence can take several months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into the ground in mild regions, or into a large pot elsewhere — it withstands temperatures down to about -10 °C, but young plants are more fragile and benefit from being brought indoors during their first winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater during the first year, then only in cases of severe drought. Mulch around the base in winter in cold regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune in spring to give it the desired shape. It regrows very well from old wood, unlike many Mediterranean shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves as needed throughout the year. Tip: dried leaves are more aromatic than fresh ones, whose bitterness is more pronounced. Dry them flat, in the shade, for a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt makes an excellent Mediterranean hedge or bed when combined with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-thym-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003ethyme\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003edrought-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense evergreen foliage provides winter shelter and nesting sites for birds when deciduous shrubs are bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts small pale yellow spring flowers are visited by bees, and its black berries feed blackbirds and thrushes 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\u003eLeaves in bouquet garni, court-bouillon, slow-cooked dishes, marinades, and preserves. One or two leaves are enough, as their aroma is strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, used in herbal medicine since antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDedicated to Apollo, it crowned poets and victors in antiquity — hence the words “laureate” and “baccalaureate.” The expression “resting on one’s laurels” also preserves this legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBay laurel is dioecious, so only female plants bear berries, and a male plant must be nearby. Harvest the fully black berries in autumn, remove the pulp, and sow them promptly: their germination capacity declines quickly. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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, 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 tree of poets, and the indispensable leaf for your slow-cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865909080397,"sku":"3760335362460","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/laurier-sauce-rameau-feuille-baies-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788202513"},{"product_id":"50-graines-destragon-mexicain-tagetes-lucida","title":"Mexican tarragon seeds (Tagetes lucida)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTagetes lucida\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexican tarragon, anise-scented marigold, pericon, and Santa Maria herb: the Aztecs called it \u003cem\u003eyauhtli\u003c\/em\u003e and used it in their ceremonies long before the arrival of the Spanish. Its great advantage over French tarragon is that it withstands summer heat without flinching, while its European cousin grows exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnise aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e the leaves and flowers give off a distinct anise fragrance, very close to tarragon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small bright-yellow flower heads in late summer and autumn, decorative and edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike traditional tarragon, it thrives in midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial in its native range, it is frost-tender in our climates: grow it in a pot so you can bring it indoors for the winter, or treat it as an annual.\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; it enjoys heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, light, and well-drained, even poor soil. It mainly dislikes standing moisture. Fertilizing is unnecessary: soil that is too rich reduces the intensity of its aromas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in pots under cover from March to April (20 °C), on the surface because the seeds need light to germinate, then transplant after the frosts. No soaking or stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into pots or the open ground after the last frosts, spacing plants 30 cm apart. Growing it in a pot is ideal for small spaces and makes overwintering easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves as needed, before flowering for maximum aroma. They dry very well and retain their fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike other marigolds, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eFrench marigold\u003c\/a\u003e, it belongs along the edge of the vegetable garden. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion plantings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts late flowering, in late summer and autumn, provides a valuable resource for pollinators at a time of year when few flowers remain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts leaves replace tarragon in cooked dishes, with the advantage of standing up better to cooking. Its flowers can be eaten fresh in salads or used as a natural dye, bringing a mustard hue to preparations. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-comestibles-semis-recolte-utilisation\"\u003eedible flowers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Mexico, it is traditionally used to flavor cocoa drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA ritual plant of the Aztecs, \u003cem\u003eyauhtli\u003c\/em\u003e was burned as incense during ceremonies dedicated to the deities of water and rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower heads to dry completely on the plant until they turn brown, then thresh them: the black seeds with white tufts come away easily. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 conviction is to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn anise-scented, hardy alternative to traditional tarragon, to grow in the vegetable garden or in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865911275853,"sku":"3760335362293","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/estragon-mexicain-rameau-fleuri-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788216844"},{"product_id":"500-graines-de-moutarde-noire-plantes-aromatique-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Black mustard seeds (Brassica nigra)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica nigra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack mustard, black mustard plant, true mustard: its brown-black seeds were traditionally used to make Dijon mustard, before brown mustard replaced it because of mechanized harvesting — its pods burst too easily when ripe. In the garden, this former “weed” has become a top-choice green manure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall annual:\u003c\/strong\u003e it grows over 1 meter tall, with broad leaves measuring 15 to 40 cm and bright yellow flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e ready to be mowed in just a few weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproves soil health:\u003c\/strong\u003e its roots release sulfur compounds that help limit certain soil pests and suppress weeds.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e all types, including poor, clay or chalky soils — it adapts remarkably well, with a preference for moist soils. No fertilization needed: it will enrich the soil as it decomposes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e broadcast-sow directly in place after the last frosts, on raked soil. No pots or pre-soaking needed: germination is very fast, often in less than a week. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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\u003eNone. Mow before it goes to seed if you do not want it to self-sow, then leave it as mulch or lightly dig it into the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate with green manures from other plant families, such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/1000-graines-de-phacelie-plante-engrais-vert-mellifere-semences-paysannes\"\u003ephacelia\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/1000-graines-de-trefle-blanc-plante-tres-mellifere-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewhite clover\u003c\/a\u003e. Like \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-moutarde-blanche-plantes-aromatique-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewhite mustard\u003c\/a\u003e, it is a brassica: avoid growing it before or after cabbages, with which it shares diseases and pests. Our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/engrais-verts-comment-quand-pourquoi\"\u003esowing green 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 yellow flowers, if allowed to bloom before being dug in, are highly visited by bees and hoverflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense cover protects bare soil from erosion and shelters soil life — see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/sol-vivant-bacteries-champignons\"\u003ethe basics of living soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds, spicier than those of white mustard, are used as a condiment. The young leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked, with their characteristic pungent flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe careful: its pods burst as soon as they ripen and scatter the seeds. Monitor them and harvest the stems as soon as they turn brown, before they open, then leave them to dry in a paper bag that will collect the seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, 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\u003eAdd these black mustard seeds to your garden for healthy, fertile soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865914683725,"sku":"3760335361920","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/moutarde-noire-touffe-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788268622"},{"product_id":"50-graines-de-mauve-royale-fleurs-vivace-plante-mellifere-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Royal mallow seeds (Malva sylvestris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMalva sylvestris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal mallow, large mallow, wild mallow, “little cheese”: this last nickname comes from its round, ridged fruits, which children in the past nibbled while calling them “little cheeses.” Its large purple flowers veined with dark lines make it one of the most beautiful perennials for roadsides, long cultivated in herb gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge veined flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e purple to violet, marked with darker veins, from June to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort-lived perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it lives for two to three years but self-seeds so generously that it becomes a lasting fixture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery undemanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, it does not need watering and requires no maintenance.\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; it tolerates light partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, rather poor and well drained; it tolerates lime perfectly. Important: it flowers noticeably better in poor soil than in rich soil, where it mainly produces foliage and becomes susceptible to rust. Do not fertilize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place in spring, lightly covering the seeds. Its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well: avoid sowing in pots. Thin to 40 cm apart. No soaking or stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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\u003eAlmost none. Cut it back after flowering, or let it go to seed for natural self-sowing. Keep the base of the plants well ventilated to limit rust, its only real weakness.\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 naturally complements other mallows in the catalogue, such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/35-graines-de-rose-tremiere-fleurs-jardins-ornement-semences-paysannes\"\u003ehollyhock\u003c\/a\u003e, and creates beautiful country-style scenes with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-bleuet-fleurs-plante-mellifere-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecornflower\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-sol-pauvre-sec\"\u003eseeds for poor, dry soil\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\u003eHighly attractive to pollinators, it draws bees and bumblebees over a long summer flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all mallows, it is a host plant for butterfly caterpillars, notably the painted lady, a migratory species that crosses the Mediterranean every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flowers and young leaves are edible: the colorful petals decorate salads, while the leaves can be prepared like spinach. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-comestibles-semis-recolte-utilisation\"\u003eedible flowers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA plant traditionally used as an infusion since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWait until the small wheel-shaped fruits turn brown and dry on the plant, then detach them: each one separates into segments containing a seed. Mallow self-seeds so well that it returns on its own every year. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, 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\u003eAdd these royal mallow seeds to create a lively garden that welcomes bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865914782029,"sku":"3760335361036","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/mauve-royale-tige-fleurie-packshot-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788256840"},{"product_id":"500-graines-destragon-plante-aromatique-herbe-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Tarragon seeds (Artemisia dracunculus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArtemisia dracunculus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarragon, dragon herb, serpentine, fargon: its name comes from the Latin \u003cem\u003edracunculus\u003c\/em\u003e, “little dragon,” referring to its roots tangled like snakes. An aromatic herb with a distinct aniseed flavor, essential for béarnaise sauce and tarragon chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAniseed flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e light green, narrow and highly aromatic leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it returns every spring and flowers from July to October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown in pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect for balconies and terraces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and vigorous:\u003c\/strong\u003e tarragon grown from seed is more cold-resistant than plants sold for transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know before sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench tarragon, the kind sold by garden centers, is \u003cstrong\u003esterile\u003c\/strong\u003e: it never produces seeds and can only be propagated by cuttings or division. Therefore, all tarragon seeds sold commercially, here and elsewhere, produce \u003cstrong\u003eRussian tarragon\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fertile form of the same species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts advantages: considerably hardier, more vigorous, more productive, and it self-seeds. Its aniseed flavor is slightly milder than that of French tarragon, and it becomes more pronounced as the plant matures—the youngest plants are the least aromatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: grow it in poor, dry soil. As with thyme, frugality concentrates its aroma, whereas rich soil dilutes it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny and warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rather poor and \u003cstrong\u003eperfectly drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the decisive point: tarragon dies far more often from stagnant winter moisture than from cold. In heavy soil, plant it on a mound or in a pot. Do not amend the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring, on the surface or barely covered—the seeds are tiny and need light. Sow in pots at 18–20°C, then transplant after the frosts. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 40 cm spacing. In regions with a continental climate, protect the base with a thick mulch before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater moderately; it prefers drought to excess water. No fertilizer is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut back the dry stems at the end of winter. Divide the clump every 3 to 4 years to rejuvenate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves as needed from May to September. They freeze well and keep very well in vinegar, but lose much of their aroma when dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt forms a water-saving aromatic herb bed with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-thym-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003ethyme\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003elavender\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003edrought-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts late flowering, from July to October, provides pollen for small pollinators at a time when resources are becoming scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike other wormwoods, its strong scent disrupts several pests affecting nearby crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA staple ingredient in béarnaise sauce, tarragon chicken, flavored vinegars and pickles. It also enhances fish, eggs and creamy sauces. Add at the end of cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, used in herbal medicine since the Middle Ages. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike sterile French tarragon, this one flowers and produces seeds: leave a few flower stalks to dry completely on the plant, then rub them over a container. Dividing the clump in spring is still the fastest method. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only tarragon that can truly be sown, and the hardiest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865915437389,"sku":"3760335360756","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/estragon-pied-entier-fond-blanc-studio-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788262609"},{"product_id":"40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"Common sage seeds (Salvia officinalis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvia officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon sage, sacred herb, tea of Provence, Saint John’s herb: its Latin name comes from the verb \u003cem\u003esalvare\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning “to save,” which says enough about the esteem in which it was held in monastic gardens. An old saying from the School of Salerno summed up this reputation: “Why should a man die who grows sage in his garden?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey-green, wrinkled leaves with an intense fragrance, available all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lived subshrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e When properly cared for, sage lives for several years and becomes woody at the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwice as useful:\u003c\/strong\u003e A major culinary herb and a highly decorative plant for borders or rock gardens.\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, especially in northern France, where the warmth it needs is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, preferably alkaline, and well drained — it thrives in poor, dry soils. Critical point: it dies in heavy, damp soil in winter, much more reliably than from cold. In clay soil, plant it on a raised mound or in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003eCold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e improves germination. Then sow in pots in spring (18–20°C), covering the seeds lightly, and transplant after the frosts.\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 50 cm spacing: the clump spreads over the years. It is well suited to flower beds, borders, rock gardens, balconies, and terraces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune every spring without cutting into the old wood: this prevents it from becoming bare and extends its lifespan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery limited watering once established — it is a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003ewater-wise garden plant\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves as needed, ideally before flowering, when their fragrance is most concentrated. They dry very well in the shade.\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 powerful fragrance disrupts several unwanted vegetable-garden insects: planted near cabbages and carrots, it deters some pests. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable-garden plant combinations\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt shares the same requirements as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e, with which it creates a harmonious Mediterranean border.\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 allowed to flower, its purple spikes are among the most sought-after by bumblebees and solitary bees — a good reason not to cut the flower stems systematically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts evergreen foliage provides winter shelter for many beneficial small insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn cooking, its intense aroma flavors white meats, stuffings, fish, vegetables, and sauces — Italians traditionally pair it with butter to coat pasta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA historic medicinal plant in herb gardens. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsidered sacred by the Romans, who harvested it during a ritual ceremony, sage symbolizes wisdom and longevity — in English, the word \u003cem\u003esage\u003c\/em\u003e refers both to the plant and to a wise person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower stems to produce seeds, then harvest them once the calyces are brown and dry by shaking them over a container. 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Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a touch of intense aroma to your garden and kitchen with these common sage seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865916551501,"sku":"3760335361456","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/sauge-officinale-rameau-feuille-epi-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788207642"},{"product_id":"500-graines-dorigan-plante-aromatique-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Oregano seeds (Origanum vulgare)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriganum vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOregano, wild marjoram, red tea, pennyroyal: its name comes from the Greek \u003cem\u003eoros ganos\u003c\/em\u003e, “the joy of the mountain” — it indeed carpets the dry, sunny hillsides around the Mediterranean. Unlike its cousin marjoram, which is milder and more sensitive to cold, oregano is a hardy perennial with a bold fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e upright stems, often reddish, with dark green foliage, sometimes yellow or variegated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small white or pink flowers grouped in short spikes at the tips of the branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated fragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e the aromatic herb of Italian cuisine, even better dried than fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery easy:\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, it returns every year without any 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 full sun, absolutely. In the shade, it becomes leggy and loses its fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e poor, dry, rather alkaline and above all \u003cstrong\u003ewell drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the decisive point: like thyme, it is far more likely to die from winter moisture than from cold. Do not amend the soil — rich soil dilutes its aroma and makes it bland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring or autumn, in a nursery bed or a pot, on the surface or barely covered: its tiny seeds need light to germinate. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 30 cm spacing, in a rock garden, dry border, on a low wall or in a large pot. It grows very well in containers, provided that water can drain away freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo watering once established. No fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut back the clump after flowering to make it denser, and divide it every 3 to 4 years to rejuvenate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the flowering tops \u003cstrong\u003eright at the beginning of flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e, in dry weather and late morning: this is when the concentration of essential oils is at its highest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rare characteristic among aromatic herbs: dried oregano is \u003cem\u003emore\u003c\/em\u003e fragrant than fresh oregano. Dry it in bunches, hanging upside down, in the shade with good ventilation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt creates a water-efficient Mediterranean planting with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-thym-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003ethyme\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003esage\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003elavender\u003c\/a\u003e. Its strong scent deters several vegetable garden pests. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003edrought-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is one of the most bee-friendly plants in the dry garden: its pink flower spikes literally buzz with bees, bumblebees and butterflies in midsummer. Let it flower rather than harvesting everything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts summer flowering comes at a time when many spring flowers have already finished blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe aromatic herb of pizza, tomato sauces, grilled dishes, soups and stews. It pairs particularly well with tomatoes, olive oil and cheese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, used in herbal medicine since antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few spikes dry completely on the plant, then rub them over a container and winnow them: the seeds are extremely fine. Oregano also readily self-seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe joy of the mountain, and the indispensable aroma of Italian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865917567309,"sku":"3760335361883","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/origan-pied-fleuri-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788262833"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-sarriette-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes","title":"Winter savory seeds (Satureja montana)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSatureja montana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter savory, perennial savory, donkey pepper, or \u003cem\u003epèbre d'ai\u003c\/em\u003e in Provençal: this last name says everything about its peppery, powerful flavor. It is the traditional herb for legumes—broad beans, beans, and lentils—which it flavors and makes easier to digest, a use confirmed by centuries of peasant cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeppery flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e pungent and intense, it enhances meats, vegetables, and marinades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoody perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike annual savory, it returns every year and can be harvested almost year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small white or lilac flowers from July to October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, it requires very little maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, without exception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e poor, dry, stony, or calcareous, and above all \u003cstrong\u003ewell drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. Like thyme, it is far more likely to die from winter moisture than from cold. In heavy soil, plant it on a mound or in a pot. Do not enrich the soil: lean soil concentrates its aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in the ground after the last frosts, or start in a seed tray indoors a few weeks earlier. Sow on the surface or barely cover: the tiny seeds need light to germinate. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 30 cm spacing, in a rock garden, dry border, stone wall, or large pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. No fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune lightly every spring without cutting into the old wood—it will not regrow. This prevents the plant from becoming bare in the center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves throughout the season for fresh or dried use. For drying, harvest just before flowering, in dry weather, when the concentration of essential oils is at its highest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted near \u003cstrong\u003ebeans and broad beans\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is traditionally reputed to help keep black aphids away—the classic pairing in the peasant garden, useful both in the garden and on the plate. It also forms a Mediterranean planting with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-thym-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003ethyme\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003elavender\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable pairings for the kitchen 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 late flowering, from July to October, attracts bees and butterflies during a season when resources are becoming scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts semi-evergreen foliage provides winter shelter for beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts drought resistance makes it a good candidate for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003ewater-saving gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndispensable in legume dishes, it also enhances grilled meats, game, stuffings, marinades, and goat cheeses—in Provence, it is traditionally rubbed onto tommes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, used in herbal medicine since antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few flowering tops dry completely on the plant, then rub them over a container and winnow them: the seeds are extremely fine. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 sort and package them carefully, without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to reseed, year after year, with seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Provençals’ donkey pepper, the indispensable companion to beans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865917927757,"sku":"3760335361432","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/sarriette-vivace-bordure-seche-muret-pierres-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787995374"},{"product_id":"35-graines-de-grande-bardane-plante-medicinale-ornementale-semences-paysannes","title":"Greater burdock seeds (Arctium lappa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArctium lappa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater burdock, cocklebur, beggar's buttons, elephant's ear: its hooked flower heads, which cling to clothing and animal fur, inspired Swiss engineer George de Mestral in 1941 to invent what became universally known as Velcro. In the garden, it is also an old root vegetable, highly valued in Japan, where it is called \u003cem\u003egobo\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImposing plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e enormous heart-shaped leaves and flowering stems that can exceed 1.50 m in the second year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHooked flower heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e pink-purple flowers in summer, followed by the famous clinging burrs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it forms a rosette in the first year, then flowers and sets seed in the second.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts hooked flower heads cling tenaciously to clothing and especially to animal fur: cut them off before maturity if you have a dog or cat, where they form knots that are difficult to remove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt self-seeds abundantly through this dispersal method: mow before seed production to control its spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, loose, cool and rich — essential if you are growing it for the root: it extends more than 60 cm deep and only develops well in deeply worked soil. Avoid stony or compacted soils, which produce forked roots that are difficult to pull up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from March to June or in September, in a nursery or directly in place, at a depth of 1–2 cm. Direct sowing is preferable, as its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 40 cm apart: the plant becomes large. Water during dry periods to prevent the root from becoming fibrous.\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 roots in the autumn of the \u003cstrong\u003efirst\u003c\/strong\u003e year, before the plant flowers: afterward they become woody and inedible. Dig deeply, as they grow far down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the young leaves in spring and the flowering stems before the buds open.\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 deep root loosens the soil and brings minerals up from the lower layers, benefiting subsequent crops — such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-de-chicoree-sauvage-legumes-ancien-salade-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewild chicory\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/types-de-sol-comment-les-ameliorer\"\u003ehow to improve your soil type\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 flower heads are highly attractive to pollinators and draw bees, bumblebees and butterflies in midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds feed goldfinches, which come to extract them from the dry heads in autumn and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts enormous leaves provide shelter appreciated by slugs and ground beetles close to the soil — useful as a slug trap near the vegetable garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe root, with a flavor similar to artichoke, is eaten cooked Japanese-style (\u003cem\u003egobo\u003c\/em\u003e); the young leaves are eaten raw in salads or cooked like spinach; the peeled flowering stem can be eaten like an artichoke heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA major traditional medicinal plant in European herbal medicine. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower heads to brown and dry completely on the plant, then open them — wearing gloves, as the hooks prick — to extract the elongated seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow a forgotten root vegetable and a true botanical curiosity with these greater burdock seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865918058829,"sku":"3760335361944","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/grande-bardane-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788015065"},{"product_id":"500-graines-de-ciboulette-plante-aromatique-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Chive seeds (Allium schoenoprasum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium schoenoprasum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChives, civet, appetits, fine herbs: this is the smallest and most discreet of the \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e, but also the one most widely used in kitchens. Its clumps of hollow stems return every spring without any effort, and its pink pom-poms also make it one of the prettiest edible borders 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\u003eFine, hollow leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e fragrant, with a mild onion flavor, finely chopped and used raw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e spherical pink-purple umbels, highly decorative and attractive to pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates temperatures down to -20 °C and returns every year without protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown anywhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e vegetable garden, border, planter, pot, or windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, loose, fertile, and substantial. Unlike bulb onions, chives appreciate soil that is well nourished and stays cool: adding compost produces fuller clumps and more tender leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring or late summer, 1 cm deep, in pots or directly in place. Germination is somewhat slow; allow two to three weeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant in clumps of several plants, spaced 20 cm apart — it makes more impact when grouped than when planted alone. Perfect along a path or vegetable garden bed.\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 cool: this prevents the leaves from turning yellow and becoming tough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the entire clump back to 5 cm after flowering. It will regrow within fifteen days with fresh, tender foliage, two to three times per season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide the clump every 3 years in spring to rejuvenate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the stems with scissors 2 cm above the soil, never by pinching them halfway up: cut ends turn yellow and the clump becomes exhausted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt freezes very well when finely chopped; drying, however, causes it to lose most of its aroma.\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 is a well-known ally of gardeners: planted at the foot of rose bushes and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, its sulfurous scent deters aphids and carrot flies. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable pairings for 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 pink pom-poms are highly visited by bees, bumblebees, and butterflies in spring — let part of the clump flower rather than cutting it all back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts sulfur compounds naturally reduce pest pressure on neighboring crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely chopped raw and added at the last moment: salads, raw vegetables, soups, sauces, fresh cheeses, omelets. Cooking destroys its aroma. Its flowers can be separated into florets to decorate salads, or used to flavor vinegar, which they turn pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few umbels to dry completely on the plant, then shake them over a container: the black seeds will fall from the capsules. Sow them quickly, as their germination rate drops after one year. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted, and carefully packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flowering, edible, and indestructible border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865918419277,"sku":"3760335361722","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/ciboulette-touffe-fleurie-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788263935"},{"product_id":"500-graines-de-persil-frise-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"Curly parsley seeds (Petroselinum crispum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePetroselinum crispum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurly parsley, common parsley, garden parsley: the most universal of herbs, and yet the one that causes the most confusion when sowing. Its seeds take three to four weeks to germinate, a delay that gave rise to the saying that “parsley goes to the devil seven times before emerging from the ground.” Patience and consistent moisture will overcome its reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative curly foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e very dense and ornamental, it also makes a lovely border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e from spring to winter, leaf by leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown anywhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the ground, in a planter, or in a pot on a windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it withstands the cold and can often be harvested throughout the winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny or lightly shaded — partial shade suits it very well in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, cool, loose, humus-rich, and well-drained. This plant appreciates well-nourished soil: adding compost produces noticeably fuller foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e germination is slow, so \u003cstrong\u003esoak the seeds overnight in lukewarm water\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing. Sow from April to October at a depth of 1 cm, and above all \u003cstrong\u003ekeep the soil constantly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e until germination: drying out during germination is the main cause of failure. Stagger sowings by a few weeks for a continuous harvest. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 15 cm apart. Water regularly, as parsley dislikes drought, which causes it to bolt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove flower stalks as soon as they appear in the second year to extend leaf production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the \u003cstrong\u003eouter stems\u003c\/strong\u003e at the base, leaving the center intact: the plant will keep growing. Never cut the clump halfway up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt freezes very well when chopped; drying causes it to lose much of its aroma.\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 tomatoes and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, and its proximity is reputed to benefit rose bushes. Avoid sowing it after another umbellifer. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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\u003eLeave one plant to go to seed in the second year: its yellow-green umbels are genuine platforms for hoverflies and beneficial parasitoid wasps, 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\u003eChopped raw and added at the end of cooking: salads, tabbouleh, garlic-and-parsley sauce, sauces, and soups. Its stems, often discarded, add excellent flavor to broths and stocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, cultivated in physic gardens since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiennial, it goes to seed in its second year: let one plant flower, then harvest the umbels when the seeds turn brown. Parsley also readily self-seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe everyday herb to always have on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865922089293,"sku":"3760335361210","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/persil-frise-touffe-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788268628"},{"product_id":"50-graines-dail-des-ours-culture-jardin-aromatique-ancien-semences-paysannes","title":"Wild garlic seeds (Allium ursinum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium ursinum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild garlic, ramsons, bear’s garlic, broad-leaved garlic: its name comes from an ancient belief that bears, upon emerging from hibernation, gorged themselves on it to regain their strength. In spring, it carpets cool woodland floors in vast, fragrant colonies—you can often smell it long before you see it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive garlic scent:\u003c\/strong\u003e the entire foliage smells strongly of garlic when crushed, which is its distinguishing feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntirely edible:\u003c\/strong\u003e the leaves, buds, flowers, and bulbs can all be eaten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade-loving plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the few edible plants to thrive in cool, shaded woodland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturalizes readily:\u003c\/strong\u003e over time, it forms vast colonies and can become invasive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions — must be read:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRisk of fatal confusion.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild garlic leaves resemble those of \u003cstrong\u003eautumn crocus\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elily of the valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, two highly toxic plants that sometimes grow in the same places. These mix-ups cause serious poisonings in France every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe lifesaving test:\u003c\/strong\u003e always crush a leaf between your fingers before picking it. Wild garlic gives off a strong, immediate garlic smell. Autumn crocus and lily of the valley have no smell at all. If in doubt, do not pick it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother difference: each wild garlic leaf emerges directly from the ground on its own petiole, whereas lily of the valley has two sheathed leaves growing from the same stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen grown in a dedicated garden bed, the risk disappears: this is the great advantage of sowing it yourself rather than gathering it in the wild.\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 shade or partial shade, beneath deciduous trees that let light through in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, humus-rich, deep soil enriched with leaf mold or compost. Recreate woodland conditions: it should never dry out in summer or become waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in July, very thinly, covering with one centimeter of potting soil and watering with a fine rose. The seeds require \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e: summer sowing lets winter do the work naturally. Be patient; germination may take two winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNone. Keep the soil cool and let it naturalize. However, be aware that it can become invasive—limit its growing area if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves in spring, before flowering, when they are at their most tender and aromatic. Take only part of each clump so the colony can become stronger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flower buds can be pickled like capers, and the flowers add decoration to salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt shares the cool woodland conditions favored by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/25-graines-de-monnaie-du-pape-fleurs-plante-jardin-ancien-semences-paysannes\"\u003ehonesty\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/1000-graines-de-digitale-pourpre-fleurs-ornementale-semences-paysannes\"\u003efoxglove\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-vivaces-comestibles\"\u003eedible perennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts early white flowers feed the first pollinators of spring, at a time when resources are scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds bear an elaiosome, a small fatty reserve coveted by ants: they are responsible for dispersing the seeds through the woodland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts spring carpet protects the soil and shelters the woodland’s microfauna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh leaves in pesto, soups, salads, or compound butter. They are best eaten raw or just warmed through, as cooking destroys their aroma. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower heads to form capsules, then harvest the black, shiny seeds as soon as they appear, before the ants carry them away. Sow them quickly: their germination capacity declines rapidly. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow your own wild garlic: the best way to enjoy it with no risk of confusion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865922580813,"sku":"3760335361753","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/ail-des-ours-pied-feuilles-ombelle-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788215462"},{"product_id":"400-graines-de-cresson-alenois-legumes-salade-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Garden cress seeds (Lepidium sativum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLepidium sativum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden cress, cultivated cress, pepperwort, garden pepper cress: unlike watercress, it needs no running water — it grows in the ground, in a pot, and even on simple damp cotton. It is the fastest crop there is: the first shoots can be nibbled just ten days after sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpicy flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e bold and peppery, it adds zest to salads, open-faced sandwiches, and soups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-fast growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e harvest possible just 10 to 15 days after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo running water:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike watercress, it can be grown anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for children:\u003c\/strong\u003e its spectacular germination on cotton makes it the perfect educational crop.\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 sun or partial shade — partial shade suits it very well in midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, humus-rich, fairly fertile, and well-drained. Constant moisture is the only real point to watch: soil that dries out will make it bolt immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow thickly from March to August, on the surface or barely covered, in the ground, in a pot, or on a bed of damp cotton. Stagger sowings every two weeks: it grows so quickly that it is better to sow small amounts often. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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\u003eKeep it constantly moist; this is its only requirement. No thinning is necessary if you harvest it as young shoots.\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 scissors at substrate level as soon as the shoots reach 5 to 8 cm. Eat them quickly: they do not keep well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the ground, you can let the plants grow larger and pick the leaves as needed for several weeks.\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 ultra-fast growth makes it an excellent intercrop between slower-growing vegetables, or for marking a row. Avoid sowing it after other brassicas. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 a few plants flower: their small white flowers are visited by bees and hoverflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt makes useful use of empty spaces in the vegetable garden rather than leaving the soil bare between 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 and snipped at the last moment: on buttered toast, hard-boiled eggs, salads, and cold soups. When cooked, it loses all its heat — add it off the heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few plants flower, then form their small, flat, round siliques. Harvest them when thoroughly dry and crumble them over a container. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for 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\u003eTen days from sowing to plate: the fastest crop in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865923694925,"sku":"3760335360701","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/cresson-alenois-touffe-feuilles-decoupees-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788209014"},{"product_id":"50-graines-de-bourrache-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"Common borage seeds (Borago officinalis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBorago officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon borage, cucumber herb, ox-tongue: its rough leaves and iodine-like flavor reminiscent of cucumber have earned it these vivid nicknames. Its bright blue, star-shaped flowers change color as they age, shifting from pink to blue—a signal for pollinators, which can tell which flowers still contain nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue star-shaped flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e highly decorative and abundant, they bloom successively from May until the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery easy:\u003c\/strong\u003e an annual that self-seeds so readily that it produces two to three generations in the same year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e vegetable, culinary herb, ornamental and nectar-rich all at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe leaves are covered with rough hairs that may irritate sensitive skin: wear gloves when harvesting if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is traditionally consumed occasionally and in moderation, as an accompaniment rather than as part of prolonged daily use.\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, essential for abundant flowering; it tolerates light partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, fresh, humus-rich and light. It thrives in cultivated soil rich in organic matter, unlike many annual flowers—a supply of compost benefits it. Avoid compact, waterlogged soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place from April to June, burying the seeds about 1 cm deep: they germinate better in darkness. Its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well, so avoid sowing in pots. Thin to 40 cm apart, as the plant becomes large. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 during dry periods. Stake or pinch back the plant if its brittle stems collapse under their own weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be grown in pots, containers or deep planters on balconies and terraces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA classic companion for strawberries, squash and tomatoes, it helps them by massively attracting pollinators when they flower. It pairs well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/1000-graines-de-phacelie-plante-engrais-vert-mellifere-semences-paysannes\"\u003ephacelia\u003c\/a\u003e in a flower strip. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-au-potager\"\u003ecombining flowers with your 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 is one of the most nectar-rich plants there is: its flowers replenish their nectar within just a few minutes after each visit, making them a tireless food source for bees and bumblebees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts long flowering period, from May until the first frosts, makes it a reliable resource for almost the entire season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flowers, with a fresh, slightly sweet flavor, decorate salads, drinks and desserts—they are especially attractive when frozen in ice cubes. The young leaves, with a cucumber flavor, are eaten cooked. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-comestibles-semis-recolte-utilisation\"\u003eedible flowers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe black seeds fall very quickly once ripe: keep an eye on the faded flowers and shake the stems over a bag, or simply let nature take its course, as borage generously self-seeds from one season to the next. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose 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\u003eEnrich your garden with the beauty and versatility of common borage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865924022605,"sku":"3760335360374","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/bourrache-rameau-fleurs-bleues-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788219837"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-thym-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes","title":"Thyme seeds (Thymus vulgaris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThymus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon thyme, farigoule, frigoule, pote: it is the very aroma of the garrigue. This woody subshrub of the dry Mediterranean hills concentrates even more fragrance the harsher its conditions — poor, stony, dry soil suits it far better than good garden soil. It is one of the rare plants you need to resist fussing over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive fragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e tiny gray-green leaves that are highly aromatic, with a characteristic, slightly spicy flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoody perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it forms a small evergreen bush that can be harvested year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e tough and virtually indestructible, it grows wherever the soil is well drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small white to pink flowers in spring, covered with bees.\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, absolutely essential. In shade, it becomes spindly, loses its fragrance, and eventually withers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e poor, dry, stony, or calcareous, and above all \u003cstrong\u003eperfectly drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the decisive point: thyme almost never dies from cold, but very often from stagnant winter moisture. In heavy soil, plant it on a mound or in a rock garden. Do not enrich the soil: rich soil dilutes its aroma and shortens its life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in April–May or September–October, on the surface or barely covered — its tiny seeds need light to germinate. Sow in pots at 18–20°C, or directly in place. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 30 cm spacing, in a rock garden, dry border, wall, or large pot. It grows very well in containers, provided the water can drain freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo watering once established. No fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe essential step:\u003c\/strong\u003e lightly prune each spring, after flowering, never cutting into the old wood — it will not regrow. This pruning prevents it from becoming bare in the center and extends its lifespan by several 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 the shoot tips as needed throughout the year, since it is evergreen. For drying, harvest just before flowering, in dry weather and late morning: this is when its essential-oil concentration is at its highest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt creates a water-efficient Mediterranean bed with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-dhysope-officinale-hyssopus-officinalis\"\u003ehyssop\u003c\/a\u003e. In the vegetable garden, its strong scent deters cabbage white butterflies. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003edrought-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion plantings\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 spring flowering is among the most visited of all: thyme honey from the garrigue is testament to this. Domestic and wild bees flock to it in large numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is also the host plant of several butterflies, including the Chequered Blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs ground cover in a rock garden, it shelters lizards and insects in a hot, dry environment where few species take hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential in Provençal cuisine: grilled meat and fish, court-bouillons, marinades, stuffings, and summer vegetables. It is part of the classic bouquet garni and flavors oils and vinegars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, listed in the French Pharmacopoeia and used in herbal medicine since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Greeks burned thyme in temples, while the Romans scented their baths with it: its name is said to come from the Greek \u003cem\u003ethumos\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning courage. Knights were given an embroidered sprig before leaving for battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flowering shoot tips to dry completely on the plant, then crumble them over a container and winnow them: the seeds are tiny. Thyme is also very easy to propagate from cuttings, a faster method for reproducing a particularly fragrant plant. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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, with no chemical treatment whatsoever. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma of the garrigue, in the driest corner of your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865924481357,"sku":"3760335360435","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/thym-garrigue-floraison-rose-lilas-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788005194"},{"product_id":"500-graines-de-persil-plat-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"Flat-leaf parsley seeds (Petroselinum crispum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePetroselinum crispum\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eneapolitanum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat-leaf parsley, Italian parsley, common broad-leaved parsley: this is the cooks’ parsley. While curly parsley charms with its appearance, flat-leaf parsley clearly wins on fragrance — more pronounced and fuller-bodied, it holds up better during cooking. And a little-known fact: its stems are even more aromatic than its leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-bodied fragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e distinctly more aromatic than curly parsley, this is the chefs’ choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut flat leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e larger and easier to chop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e from spring to winter, leaf by leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows anywhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the ground, in a planter, or in a pot indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny or lightly shaded — partial shade suits it well in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, cool, loose, and rich in humus. Adding compost produces noticeably fuller foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e germination is slow, taking about three weeks. \u003cstrong\u003eSoak the seeds overnight in lukewarm water\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing, and above all \u003cstrong\u003ekeep the soil constantly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e until emergence — drying out during germination is the leading cause of failure. Sow from April to October at a depth of 1 cm, staggering sowings for regular harvests. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 15 cm apart. Water regularly, as drought causes it to bolt prematurely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove flower stalks as soon as they appear in the second year to extend leaf production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the \u003cstrong\u003eouter stems\u003c\/strong\u003e at the base, leaving the center intact: the plant will continue to regrow. Never cut the clump halfway up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not discard the stems: more aromatic than the leaves, they add wonderful flavor to broths, stocks, and court-bouillons.\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 pairs well with tomatoes and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, and its proximity is reputed to benefit roses. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-persil-frise-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecurly parsley\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 plant go to seed in its second year: its yellow-green umbels are veritable platforms for hoverflies and beneficial micro-wasps.\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\u003eChopped raw at the end of cooking: tabbouleh, persillade, gremolata, chimichurri, sauces, and soups. Its ability to withstand cooking makes it more versatile than curly parsley, which is often limited to decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, cultivated in herb gardens since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a biennial, it goes to seed in its second year: let one plant flower, then harvest the umbels when the seeds turn brown. Be careful, as it cross-pollinates with curly parsley: isolate your seed plant if you grow both. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, 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 cooks’ parsley, more fragrant than curly parsley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865924677965,"sku":"3760335361227","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/persil-plat-touffe-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788268629"},{"product_id":"500-graines-de-moutarde-blanche-plantes-aromatique-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"White Mustard Seeds (Sinapis alba)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSinapis alba\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite mustard, yellow mustard: this plant was long considered a mere roadside weed before gardeners rediscovered its talents as green manure. Fast-growing, hardy, and generous, it deserves far better than its reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e an annual plant that can exceed 1.20 m in just a few weeks, with leaves measuring 15 to 40 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproves the soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e used as green manure, it cleanses the soil, structures the earth through its roots, and naturally suppresses weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary use:\u003c\/strong\u003e its seeds, yellow despite its name, have been used as a condiment since antiquity.\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; it grows quickly in full light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e all types of soil, including poor, clay, or chalky soils—it adapts remarkably well. No fertilization is necessary; it is the plant that will enrich the soil. It simply appreciates moist soil when emerging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place by broadcasting, from spring to the end of summer, on raked soil. No pots or pre-soaking required: germination is very fast, often in less than a week. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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\u003eNone. Mow before it goes to seed if you do not want it to self-seed, then leave it as mulch or shallowly incorporate it into the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn rotation with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/1000-graines-de-trefle-blanc-plante-tres-mellifere-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewhite clover\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/1000-graines-de-phacelie-plante-engrais-vert-mellifere-semences-paysannes\"\u003ephacelia\u003c\/a\u003e, it diversifies the green manures in the vegetable garden. However, be careful not to grow it before or after cabbages: as members of the same family, they share the same diseases. Everything is explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 yellow flowers, when it is allowed to bloom before being incorporated into the soil, are heavily visited by bees and other pollinators at a time when food sources are becoming scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense root system nourishes soil life as it decomposes—see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/sol-vivant-bacteries-champignons\"\u003ethe basics of living soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds are widely used as a condiment, particularly in the production of mustard. The young leaves can also be eaten in salads, with their characteristic peppery flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet the siliques (thin pods) turn brown and dry on the plant, then shell them by hand or rub them between your palms over a container. Be careful, as it self-seeds very easily: allow only as many plants as you need to go to seed. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd white mustard to your garden for living soil protected from weeds!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865925038413,"sku":"3760335361074","price":3.94,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/moutarde-blanche-tige-fleurie-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788268647"},{"product_id":"500-graines-de-roquette-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Arugula Seeds (Eruca sativa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEruca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArugula, cultivated arugula, rocket: its peppery bite comes from the same sulfur compounds as mustard—it is, in fact, a brassica, much more closely related to cabbage than to lettuce. An exceptionally fast crop: just three to four weeks are enough between sowing and the first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeppery flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pronounced bite and a hint of hazelnut that lifts any salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery fast growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e first harvest 3 to 4 weeks after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cream-white, veined with purple, they make an attractive garnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e once established in the garden.\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—heat intensifies its bite to the point of harshness and makes it bolt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, cool and well drained. It is not demanding, but soil that stays cool produces noticeably more tender, milder leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place from March to September, 1 cm deep, in rows spaced 20 cm apart. Stagger sowings every two to three weeks: arugula bolts quickly, so it is better to renew it than to prolong the crop. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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. Water regularly: this is the key to tender, mild leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsect mesh helps keep flea beetles away, those tiny beetles that riddle its foliage with holes.\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 at a time, leaving the center intact: the plant will regrow and produce for weeks. Do not cut down the entire clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest young: the older the leaves become, the hotter and tougher they get.\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 fast growth makes it an excellent catch crop between slower-growing vegetables. Avoid sowing it after other brassicas, with which it shares pests. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 a few plants flower: their cream-colored flowers veined with purple are highly attractive to bees and hoverflies, whose larvae devour aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt makes good use of empty spaces in the vegetable garden instead of leaving the soil bare.\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, alone or mixed, with Parmesan and pine nuts. Cooked like spinach, in soup, or in pesto, where it makes an excellent substitute for basil. Its flowers make a lovely garnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few plants flower, then form their seed pods. Harvest them when thoroughly dry and shell them. Arugula also readily self-seeds from one year to the next. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 Volcans d'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 restore gardeners' ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fastest salad crop in the vegetable garden—and the most flavorful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865925431629,"sku":"3760335361401","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/roquette-pied-entier-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788269594"},{"product_id":"350-graines-de-cumin-plantes-aromatique-jardins-fleurs-semences-paysannes","title":"Cumin Seeds (Cuminum cyminum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCuminum cyminum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCumin, white cumin, false anise: not to be confused with caraway, often mistakenly called “meadow cumin.” True cumin is this slender little umbellifer, cultivated since Pharaonic Egypt, whose warm, slightly bitter seeds flavor tagines, couscous, and curries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm, spicy, and slightly bitter, incomparable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall, slender annual:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 50 cm tall, with very finely divided foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReadily self-seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, it returns from one year to the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e about four months from sowing to seed harvest.\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 plenty of heat — it is a Near Eastern plant and needs a long, hot summer for its seeds to ripen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, sandy, well-drained, and rather dry. It dislikes moisture and needs no particular amendments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow \u003cstrong\u003edirectly in place\u003c\/strong\u003e, as its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well. From April in warm regions, and in May elsewhere. It can be started in a heated greenhouse or indoors from February–March to get a head start, which is often necessary north of the Loire. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 15 cm apart. Water moderately during growth, then reduce watering as the seeds form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoe regularly: its light foliage makes it a weak competitor against weeds.\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 umbels when the seeds turn brown, before they fall, then dry the stems upside down in a paper bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: dry-roast the seeds in a pan for a few seconds before grinding them. Their aroma then fully develops, incomparable with store-bought ground cumin.\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 belongs in a sunny spice garden alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-coriandre-plantes-aromatique-jardins-fleurs-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecoriander\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-de-fenugrec-plante-medicinale-legume-semences-paysannes\"\u003efenugreek\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 small pinkish-white umbels attract hoverflies and beneficial micro-wasps, 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\u003eWhole or ground seeds in tagines, couscous, curries, chili, falafel, and breads. It is used in ras el hanout and garam masala, and traditionally flavors certain Dutch cheeses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, and one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the harvest itself: some for cooking, some for the next sowing. Let a few umbels ripen fully and dry them in a sheltered place. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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, 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\u003eGrow your own spice and discover what fresh cumin really tastes like.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865927496013,"sku":"3760335360718","price":3.84,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/cumin-rameau-fleuri-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788201298"},{"product_id":"500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Basil Seeds (Ocimum basilicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil, common basil, royal herb, cobbler's orange tree: its name comes from the Greek \u003cem\u003ebasilikon\u003c\/em\u003e, “royal” — in India, where it originated, it has been cultivated for more than three thousand years. Its aniseed freshness is inseparable from Mediterranean cuisine, even though it comes from the other side of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh, aniseed aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the most fragrant herbs, indispensable in summer cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a pot on a windowsill or directly in the garden soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitive to frost:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual in our climates, it disappears with the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown all year round\u003c\/strong\u003e in a pot, sheltered behind a bright window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun and warmth. North of the Loire, growing in a pot is preferable; in the South, plant it directly in the ground from mid-April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich in organic matter, moist and well drained. Unlike Mediterranean herbs, basil appreciates fertile soil that does not dry out: adding compost genuinely benefits it. However, it dislikes stagnant water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from April to June, in pots under cover at 20°C or directly in the ground after the last frosts, barely covering the seeds. It cannot tolerate any cold: only move it outdoors once mild nights have settled in. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 25 cm spacing. In a pot, choose a container at least 20 cm deep: the roots do not like being cramped.\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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe step that makes all the difference:\u003c\/strong\u003e systematically pinch out the stems just above a pair of leaves, and remove flower buds as soon as they appear. This makes the plant branch out and extends the harvest by several months — if allowed to flower, basil becomes exhausted and its leaves lose their fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves as needed, starting from the top. They freeze much better than they dry — drying causes them to lose most of their aroma. Preserving them in oil or making pesto also works very well.\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 is the classic companion to tomatoes, both in the garden and on the plate: its scent diverts aphids and whiteflies. It also grows well alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/60-graines-daubergine-black-beauty-legume-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eeggplants\u003c\/a\u003e and peppers. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-basilic-thai-ocimum-basilicum-var-thyrsiflora\"\u003eThai basil\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companions\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 or two plants flower at the end of the season, their white flower spikes will be heavily visited by bees and bumblebees — a good compromise, sacrificing the least vigorous plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts fragrance diverts several pests from neighboring crops. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-repulsives-anti-moustiques-pucerons\"\u003erepellent plants\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\u003eFresh leaves torn by hand rather than cut with a knife, added at the end of cooking: tomato salads, pasta, pesto, pistou soups, flavored oils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, used in herbal medicine since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoyal herb of the Greeks and a sacred plant in India, where holy basil (tulsi) is revered, it symbolizes hospitality in Italy — a pot of basil on a windowsill once signaled that a visitor was welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow a few flower spikes to dry completely on the plant until they turn brown, then rub them over a container: the small black seeds will detach from the calyces. Be careful, as basil plants cross-pollinate easily: isolate your seed plants if you grow several varieties. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma of summer, within reach of a window all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865928446285,"sku":"3760335360145","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/basilic-pied-entier-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788263062"},{"product_id":"200-graines-dhysope-officinale-hyssopus-officinalis","title":"Common Hyssop Seeds (Hyssopus officinalis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHyssopus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyssop, sacred herb, herb of joy: cultivated in monastery gardens since the Middle Ages, it is one of the plants listed by Charlemagne in his capitulary De Villis. Its intense blue-violet flower spikes and narrow, aromatic foliage make it one of the finest decorative herbs for a dry garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep blue spikes:\u003c\/strong\u003e flowering from July to September, with upright spikes in a bright blue-violet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, aromatic foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e semi-evergreen, releasing a camphoraceous, slightly bitter fragrance when crushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact subshrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 50 cm tall, forming a dense clump that becomes woody at the base.\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 poor, dry, alkaline and, above all, very well drained — this is a plant of Mediterranean scrubland. It fears stagnant winter moisture far more than the cold. Do not amend the soil: poor soil concentrates its aromas and strengthens its compact habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e improves germination. Then sow in spring, on the surface because the seeds need light, in pots and then transplant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into a rock garden, flower bed, border or herb garden, spacing plants 40 cm apart. Excellent as a low clipped border, in the style of medieval physic gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune lightly each spring without cutting into the old wood: this prevents it from becoming sparse and extends its lifespan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost no watering once established.\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 flowering tops at the beginning of flowering, in the morning after the dew has evaporated, when the fragrance is at its strongest. Dry in bunches hung in the shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt shares the requirements of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eEnglish lavender\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, creating a harmonious Mediterranean herb garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted near cabbages, its powerful fragrance deters certain pests. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable companion planting guide\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 is one of the most nectar-rich plants there is: its spikes literally buzz with bees and butterflies all summer, and it produces highly regarded honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts semi-evergreen foliage provides winter shelter for beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts drought tolerance makes it an excellent choice for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003ewater-wise gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn cooking, its strongly flavored, slightly bitter leaves should be used sparingly in stuffings, stews and legume soups. Its flowers make an attractive garnish for salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA historic medicinal plant of monastery gardens. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMentioned in the Bible as a purification plant, hyssop symbolizes cleanliness and spiritual renewal. It was cultivated in all medieval physic gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few spikes to brown and dry completely on the plant, then shake them over a container: the small black seeds settle at the bottom of the calyces. Hyssop also readily self-seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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\u003ePlant a little history and tradition in your garden with these hyssop seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866930164045,"sku":"3760335362422","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/hysope-officinale-rameau-fleuri-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787516008"},{"product_id":"1000-graines-de-menthe-pouliot-mentha-pulegium","title":"Pennyroyal Seeds (Mentha pulegium)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMentha pulegium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePennyroyal, fleabane, Virginia dittany: its nickname, fleabane, comes from a very old use—its leaves were used to fill bedding to repel parasites. This creeping mint has a powerful aroma, sharper and more penetrating than that of culinary mints, and forms a fragrant carpet wherever the soil stays cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreeping habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e it carpets the ground with trailing stems that root as they spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e distinctly stronger and more camphoraceous than spearmint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in clustered whorls:\u003c\/strong\u003e small lilac flowers arranged in tiers along the stems, highly attractive to bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it regrows every spring and spreads on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions — read carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not a culinary mint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pennyroyal is rich in \u003cstrong\u003epulegone\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compound that clearly distinguishes it from edible mints. It should not be consumed as an infusion or herbal tea like spearmint or peppermint, and its essential oil must be completely avoided for domestic use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e, or for children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow it as an ornamental, ground-cover, and repellent plant, not as a culinary herb. If you are looking for a mint for cooking, choose spearmint or peppermint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all mints, it is \u003cstrong\u003espreading and invasive\u003c\/strong\u003e: its runners quickly colonize an area. Grow it in a container, or delimit its area with an underground barrier.\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 rich in organic matter and, above all, \u003cstrong\u003ecool to moist\u003c\/strong\u003e—this is the decisive factor. In the wild, it grows beside ponds and in depressions that remain damp. Soil that dries out completely in summer will not suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e significantly improves germination. Then sow on the surface without covering: these tiny seeds need light. Keep them moist until germination. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 30 cm apart, or plant directly in a deep container. It is well suited to the edges of a pond or a damp area of the garden.\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; it does not tolerate prolonged drought. Mulch around the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut back the clump after flowering to make it denser, and monitor its spread.\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 powerful scent makes it a traditional repellent plant against several insects. Planted along an edge or in a container near a patio, it serves this purpose without invading crops. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-repulsives-anti-moustiques-pucerons\"\u003erepellent plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts late-summer flowering is extremely attractive to bees and arrives at a time when resources are becoming scarce: bees, bumblebees, and butterflies flock to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense carpet shelters soil microfauna and protects cool areas from drying out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a species of wetland habitats in decline in France; growing it contributes to its conservation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant ground cover, pond edging, and a repellent plant for containers. Its dried flowering tops have traditionally been used to fill sachets placed in wardrobes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional medicinal plant, reserved for professional use. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower clusters to dry completely on the plant, then crush them over a container: the seeds are extremely fine. However, division of the clump or propagation from runners is simplest, as mint multiplies readily on its own. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, 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 sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fragrant carpet for the cool corners of the garden, and a pollinator magnet at the end of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866930360653,"sku":"3760335362378","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/menthe-pouliot-mentha-pulegium-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787415069"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-sauge-rouge-ecarlate-salvia-coccinea-scarlet","title":"Scarlet Sage Seeds (Salvia coccinea scarlet)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvia coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScarlet sage, Texas sage, blood sage: its intensely red tubular flowers owe nothing to chance. This color and shape are the universal signal of hummingbird flowers in its native Americas—under our latitudes, butterflies and long-tongued bumblebees are the ones to benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e spikes of bright red tubular flowers, from spring until frost, without interruption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e decorative and fragrant when crushed, it extends the plant’s appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTender perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardy only down to -4 to -5 °C, it is most often grown as an annual in our climates.\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; it appreciates warmth and tolerates light partial shade in very hot climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, light, and well drained. It is particularly sensitive to stagnant winter moisture, which causes it to rot well before the cold itself. No fertiliser is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in pots under cover from February–March (18–20 °C), on the surface because the seeds need light to germinate, then transplant after the frosts. No soaking or stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into beds, borders, flowerbeds, pots, or planters, spacing plants 30 to 40 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn cold regions, grow it in a pot so you can bring it under cover for the winter and keep it from one year to the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove faded flower spikes to encourage further flowering. Water moderately; once established, it tolerates dry periods well.\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 tubular flowers are full of nectar and particularly sought after by butterflies and long-tongued bumblebees, which can reach the bottom of the corolla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts uninterrupted flowering until frost makes it one of the season’s last nectar sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few faded flower spikes to dry on the plant: the small brown seeds settle at the bottom of the calyces and fall easily when you shake the stem over a container. Scarlet sage also readily self-seeds in mild climates. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment whatsoever. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn explosion of red and life in your garden, from spring until the first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866930491725,"sku":"3760335362354","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/sauge-rouge-ecarlate-salvia-coccinea-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787406011"},{"product_id":"1500-graines-de-millepertuis-androseme-hypericum-androsaemum","title":"St. John's Wort Seeds (Hypericum androsaemum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHypericum androsaemum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrosema St. John's wort, officinal androsema, all-heal, blood herb: not to be confused with perforate St. John's wort, its herbaceous cousin. This one is a spreading shrub whose main appeal comes in autumn — its berries successively turn from green to bright red and then glossy black, often displaying all the colors at once on the same branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual seasonal interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e long-lasting bright yellow flowering from June to September, followed by decorative red fruits turning black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpreading shrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m tall, it effectively fills difficult spots in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery easy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e it adapts to any type of soil, in full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBranches for bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e its fruit-laden stems make a striking impression in autumn arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts decorative berries \u003cstrong\u003emust not be eaten\u003c\/strong\u003e: reserve them for bouquets. Keep them out of the reach of young children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade — it readily tolerates light shade, which is rare and valuable for a flowering shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any type of soil, including poor or chalky soil, provided it remains somewhat moist. This is one of its great qualities: it grows where you no longer know what to plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring, on the surface or barely covered — the seeds are tiny and need light to germinate. A period of cold improves the evenness of germination. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 60 cm spacing, in borders, on slopes, in light woodland, or as ground cover at the base of taller shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater during the first two years; afterward it becomes self-sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the clump back at the end of winter, to 20 cm above the ground: it regrows vigorously and flowers on the current year's wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the fruiting branches at the end of summer, when the berries still show a mixture of green, red, and black: this is when they are most decorative in bouquets.\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 tolerance of light shade makes it a good woodland companion, alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/1000-graines-de-digitale-pourpre-fleurs-ornementale-semences-paysannes\"\u003efoxglove\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/25-graines-de-monnaie-du-pape-fleurs-plante-jardin-ancien-semences-paysannes\"\u003ehonesty\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 with long stamens are very rich in pollen and attract bees and hoverflies throughout four months of flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts berries feed birds in autumn, which then help spread its seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts spreading habit protects the soil and provides shelter for small wildlife, including in shady corners of the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorders, slopes, ground cover for difficult spots, and especially autumn bouquets for its fruiting branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional medicinal plant — its nickname “all-heal” is a reminder of this. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few berries to turn completely black on the shrub, then crush them in a little water and rinse to separate the seeds from the pulp. Dry them before storing. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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, 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\u003eA shrub that flowers all summer and produces fruiting branches for autumn bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866930721101,"sku":"3760335362385","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/millepertuis-androseme-rameau-fleurs-et-baies-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787509353"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-liveche-levisticum-officinale-celeri-perpetuel","title":"Lovage Seeds (Levisticum officinale), perennial celery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLevisticum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovage, mountain celery, perennial celery, Maggi herb: that last nickname says it all. A single crushed leaf releases an aroma so close to that of the famous liquid seasoning that you recognize it immediately—even though the brand has never contained any. A powerful, hardy and virtually indestructible herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery powerful aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e similar to celery but much more intense, so use sparingly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 2 metres tall in full bloom, it returns every spring for many years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery part is edible:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves, stems, seeds and even the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReadily self-seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, it perpetuates itself.\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; partial shade suits it well in hot regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich, moist and well drained. This is a hungry plant that appreciates added compost and soil that does not dry out in summer. As its root grows deep, work the soil thoroughly before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e its seeds quickly lose their viability, so sow them fresh. Sow in spring or late summer, on the surface or barely covered: they need light. A period of cold improves the uniformity of germination. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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\u003eAllow plenty of space: a mature plant easily occupies 1 metre in diameter and exceeds 1.50 metres when in flower. Plant it at the back of an herb bed, where it will not shade smaller plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater during dry periods and mulch. Cut back the dry stems at the end of winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: cut off the flower stalks as soon as they appear if you want to encourage the production of tender leaves.\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 young leaves as needed, from spring to autumn. They freeze very well and can also be dried while retaining most of their aroma.\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 shares the moisture requirements of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/30-graines-dangelique-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003egarden angelica\u003c\/a\u003e, its umbelliferous relative, at the back of a herb bed. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 yellow umbels are genuine landing platforms for hoverflies, beneficial insects whose larvae devour aphids—allowing a lovage plant to flower creates a refuelling station for them.\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\u003eLeaves and stems in soups, stocks, stews and salads; seeds as a seasoning; root as a vegetable. As its aroma is very powerful, start with small quantities. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-vivaces-comestibles\"\u003eedible perennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow an umbel to ripen fully and harvest the seeds as soon as they turn brown. Sow them promptly, as their viability barely lasts beyond one season. Lovage also readily self-seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living organisms as our guiding principle. Based near the 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: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single plant to flavour all your stocks for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866931147085,"sku":"3760335362279","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/liveche-tige-feuillage-luisant-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787910156"},{"product_id":"200-graines-de-marrube-blanc-marrubium-vulgare","title":"White Horehound Seeds (Marrubium vulgare)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarrubium vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite horehound, common horehound, virgin herb, bonhomme: this small perennial with crinkled, woolly, almost silvery foliage was once found in every country garden before falling out of use. Its growth habit resembles mint, while its fragrance evokes thyme: an understated plant that deserves to make a comeback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoolly foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e crinkled leaves covered with a whitish down, highly decorative and silvery in appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e excellent resistance to both cold and drought, ideal for difficult gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e its whorls of small white flowers are highly attractive to bees.\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; it appreciates heat and light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e poor, dry, stony, and well-drained — this is a plant of wasteland and waysides, thriving where little else will grow. Above all, it dislikes stagnant moisture. Do not amend the soil: lean soil concentrates its aromas and enhances its silvery foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring, on the surface since the seeds need light to germinate, in pots or directly in the ground. No soaking or stratification is necessary. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 along borders, in rock gardens, or in herb beds, spacing plants 40 cm apart. It also grows very well in pots, making it a good option for small spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost none. Cut back the clump at the end of winter to keep it compact. No watering is needed once established.\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 shares the dry-soil requirements of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, making a harmonious herb border. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-sol-pauvre-sec\"\u003eseeds for poor, dry soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts fermented plant extract has traditionally been used in the vegetable garden against caterpillars — see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion plantings\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\u003eHighly valued by bees, it produces abundant nectar throughout a long summer flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts evergreen, woolly foliage provides winter shelter for small beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts drought resistance makes it a good candidate for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003ewater-wise gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts highly bitter aromatic leaves are used sparingly in infusions. A traditional medicinal plant of the European countryside. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a fermented plant extract, for the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the whorls to dry completely on the plant until they turn brown, then shake the stems over a container: the small seeds settle at the bottom of the prickly calyces. Handle with gloves, as the calyces are sharp. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRediscover a forgotten herb of country gardens with these white horehound seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866931245389,"sku":"3760335362323","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/marrube-blanc-tige-fleurie-verticilles-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787520741"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-rue-officinale-ruta-graveolens","title":"Common Rue Seeds (Ruta graveolens)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRuta graveolens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStinking rue, herb-of-grace, witches’ herb: few plants carry such a loaded reputation. In the Middle Ages, it was hung by doors to ward off evil spirits as well as insects, and its bluish leaves, with their powerful fragrance, were used to flavor salads and sauces. Today, it is above all a magnificent rock-garden perennial, with highly graphic evergreen foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemarkable foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e finely divided, with a very distinctive glaucous blue-green color, evergreen all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it adapts to all soils and is remarkably drought-resistant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small greenish-yellow flowers in corymbs, in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e the sap of common rue is highly photosensitizing. On contact with the skin followed by exposure to sunlight, it can cause severe burns and blisters (phytophotodermatitis), sometimes several hours later. You must wear gloves and long sleeves when pruning or harvesting it, preferably in overcast weather, and wash your hands thoroughly afterward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e all parts of the plant are toxic in uncontrolled doses. Its historical culinary use involved only minute quantities. Do not consume it, and keep it out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid planting it along paths or walkways where it could be brushed against in sunny weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, in a warm, open location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e poor, dry, stony, or calcareous, and above all very well drained. It thrives where few plants can survive and is particularly sensitive to stagnant winter moisture. Do not enrich the soil: poor soil strengthens its compact habit and fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds require \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to germinate well. Then sow them in pots under cover in spring, on the surface because they need light to germinate, and transplant them afterward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into a rock garden, bank, or dry border, spacing plants 40 cm apart. Excellent in pots for controlling its location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo watering once established. Prune lightly at the end of winter to maintain a compact habit — wearing gloves and in overcast weather.\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 shares the requirements of other dry rock-garden plants such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e, with which it creates a water-efficient Mediterranean bed. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003edrought-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts powerful scent makes it a traditional repellent plant for the garden — see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-repulsives-anti-moustiques-pucerons\"\u003erepellent plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is the host plant of the Old World swallowtail, one of our largest and most beautiful butterflies: its green-and-black striped caterpillars feed exclusively on it, along with a few other umbellifers. Sowing it provides a nursery for this emblematic species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts summer yellow flowers attract small bees and hoverflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown as “herb-of-grace,” rue was a symbol of repentance and protection in the Middle Ages and was used in blessing rituals. Shakespeare mentions it in Hamlet as the herb of remembrance and regret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet the capsules turn brown and split open in a star shape on the plant, then shake them over a container — wearing gloves. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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, 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 distinctive plant with unique bluish foliage, best planted in a dry, sunny corner of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866932490573,"sku":"3760335362330","price":4.84,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/rue-officinale-ruta-graveolens-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787405632"},{"product_id":"250-graines-doignon-rouge-legumes-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"Red Onion Seeds (Allium cepa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed onion, purple onion: its color is not a matter of fashion but comes from the anthocyanins in its skins—the same pigments found in red cabbage. It is also the mildest onion in the basket, with little enough bite to be eaten raw without making diners cry, making it the natural companion to salads and grilled foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e noticeably less pungent than yellow onion, perfect raw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep color:\u003c\/strong\u003e purple skins and violet-veined flesh, highly decorative in the kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden ally:\u003c\/strong\u003e it keeps carrot flies away from neighboring crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e it even adapts to poor, stony soils.\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 warm and in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e all types, including poor and stony soils, provided they are well drained. Absolute rule: never use fresh manure or nitrogen, which promote foliage growth at the expense of the bulb and compromise storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow under cover in winter or early spring, or directly in place from February onward, in rows spaced 25 cm apart, barely covering the seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 and hoe frequently: with its narrow foliage, the onion does not tolerate competition from weeds well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering as soon as the bulbs begin to swell.\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 foliage bends over and turns yellow, in dry weather. Note: red onions keep for less time than yellow onions—use them first and save the yellow ones for the end of winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can also be harvested young, as a spring onion, with its foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant it in alternating rows with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrot\u003c\/a\u003e for mutual protection against carrot and onion flies. It also grows well with strawberries, lettuces, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-betterave-rouge-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ebeets\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep it away from peas and beans. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable pairings in the kitchen 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 sulfur compounds disorient several pests, naturally reducing pressure on neighboring crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts spherical flower heads, if allowed to bolt, are among the most visited flowers in the kitchen garden.\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, in tartare, pickled, or confit. Its mildness and color make it the onion for raw preparations, while yellow onion reigns over slow-cooked dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReplant a few fine preserved bulbs in spring: they will flower and produce seeds that same year. Harvest the flower heads when the capsules open to reveal black seeds. Isolate them from other onion varieties, which cross readily with one another. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 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 restore gardeners' ability to sow again, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mild onion that adds color to your summer salads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866932982093,"sku":"3760335362248","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/oignon-rouge-bulbes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787570746"},{"product_id":"20-graines-dhibiscus-syriacus-althea-fleurs-plantes-reproductibles","title":"Rose of Sharon Seeds (Hibiscus syriacus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHibiscus syriacus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose of Sharon, tree mallow, Syrian ketmia: despite its species name, this hibiscus does not come from Syria but from East Asia — a misattribution by Linnaeus that has remained in the nomenclature. It is the only truly hardy hibiscus in our climates, capable of producing tropical-looking flowers in the ground even in cold regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate and long flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e from July to October, with single or double flowers in a variety of colors, at a time when most shrubs have finished flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy shrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous foliage; once well established, it withstands temperatures down to -15 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate leafing:\u003c\/strong\u003e its leaves do not appear until May — do not think it has died in spring; this is its nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, warm and sheltered from cold winds; this is essential for beautiful flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, deep, moist and well drained. It tolerates lime but is equally sensitive to prolonged drought and stagnant moisture in winter. Adding compost at planting is beneficial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e soak the seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water, then sow them in pots under shelter in spring (20 °C). Germination requires patience; allow several weeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into the ground or into a large pot at least 40 cm deep, ideal for balconies and terraces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed-grown plants display variable colors, often different from the mother plant — this is the whole benefit of propagation by seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater generously during the first few years and during droughts, especially when grown in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune at the end of winter: Rose of Sharon flowers on new wood, so hard pruning encourages flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts large open flowers are frequently visited by bees and bumblebees, which burrow completely inside to reach the pollen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts late-summer flowering fills a lean period for pollinators, when most shrubs have already finished blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering hedge, specimen plant, bed or container growing. Its flowers are edible and make an attractive decoration for salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHibiscus syriacus\u003c\/em\u003e is the national flower of South Korea, where it is called \u003cem\u003emugunghwa\u003c\/em\u003e, the “flower of eternity”: its endlessly renewed flowering symbolizes the perseverance and immortality of the Korean people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the capsules to turn brown and dry completely on the shrub in autumn, until they open into five valves, then collect the fuzzy brown seeds inside. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd an exotic and sustainable touch to your garden with these \u003cem\u003eHibiscus syriacus\u003c\/em\u003e seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866933637453,"sku":"3760335362194","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/hibiscus-syriacus-altheea-rameau-fleuri-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787509894"},{"product_id":"20-graines-de-tetragone-cornue-legumes-ancien-semences-paysannes","title":"New Zealand Spinach Seeds (Tetragonia tetragonioides)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTetragonia tetragonioides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand spinach, sea spinach, Botany Bay spinach: brought back from the Pacific by Cook’s expedition in the 18th century, it solves spinach’s main problem—spinach goes to seed as soon as the first warm weather arrives, whereas this plant thrives in midsummer. Two botanically unrelated plants, but with a very similar taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFleshy, triangular leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 cm long, thick and tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e it produces throughout the summer, when spinach has already gone to seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpreading habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e its trailing stems reach 1 metre, forming a productive ground cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for growing in pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e it grows very well in a large container on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike spinach and sorrel, its leaves contain oxalates: \u003cstrong\u003eblanch them for one to two minutes in boiling water\u003c\/strong\u003e before cooking, then discard the water. Avoid eating large quantities raw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrost-tender plant, destroyed by the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny and warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in humus, moist, light and slightly acidic. It tolerates saline soils well, a legacy of its coastal origins, and withstands drought once established—but regular watering keeps its leaves tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e its seeds have a very hard, corky coating. \u003cstrong\u003eSoak them for 24 to 48 hours in lukewarm water\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing, otherwise germination will be erratic. Sow from March under cover, or directly outdoors after the frosts, at a depth of 2 cm. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 frosts, spacing plants at least 60 cm apart: it spreads much more than you might expect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo special care is required. Pinch out the stem tips to encourage branching and increase the number of young shoots.\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 only the young terminal shoots, about 10 cm long, throughout the summer. The more you harvest, the more the plant branches and produces.\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 spreading habit makes it an excellent ground cover at the base of tall crops such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/20-graines-de-mais-ornemental-amero\"\u003emaize\u003c\/a\u003e or tomatoes, protecting the soil from drying out. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 dense, trailing foliage effectively covers the soil, limits weeds and provides shelter for ground beetles and beneficial insects in midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts salt tolerance makes it possible to grow a leafy vegetable in coastal areas where few species thrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanched young shoots, then cooked like spinach: with cream, in gratins or quiches, or sautéed with garlic. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few woody, horned fruits form in the leaf axils—they are what give New Zealand spinach its common name—and harvest them once dry. New Zealand spinach also readily self-seeds from one year to the next. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 organisms as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to restore gardeners’ ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spinach that doesn’t bolt: your midsummer leafy vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866934423885,"sku":"3760335362149","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/tetragone-cornue-rameaux-feuilles-charnues-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787514138"},{"product_id":"1000-graines-de-trefle-rouge-plante-medicinale-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Red Clover Seeds (Trifolium rubens)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrifolium rubens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple clover, rubens clover, wild crimson clover: not to be confused with meadow clover or \u003cem\u003eTrifolium incarnatum\u003c\/em\u003e, this species stands out for its upright pink-purple, feathery spikes resembling small plumes. A perennial that is both striking and ecologically valuable, yet still too rare in gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemarkable inflorescences:\u003c\/strong\u003e dense, feathery pink-purple spikes that are highly decorative and bring a wild, graphic touch to flower beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e resistant down to -20 °C, it forms long-lasting clumps and sometimes reseeds itself spontaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen-fixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e like all legumes, it naturally enriches the 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 full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist to slightly dry, well drained, poor to moderately fertile — it clearly prefers lean, calcareous soils to rich ones. No fertilization is necessary: as a nitrogen-fixing plant, it produces its own fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in the ground in spring (March to May) or at the end of summer (August to September). No pots or prior soaking. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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\u003eNo particular care is required. Cut off faded flowers to extend flowering, or let them go to seed for spontaneous reseeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith nitrogen-hungry vegetables (squash, tomatoes) after incorporation into the soil, and with grasses in wildflower meadow mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlongside other bee-friendly plants such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/1000-graines-de-phacelie-plante-engrais-vert-mellifere-semences-paysannes\"\u003ephacelia\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/1000-graines-de-trefle-blanc-plante-tres-mellifere-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewhite clover\u003c\/a\u003e. See our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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\u003eHighly attractive to bees, it draws a wide variety of pollinators: honeybees and wild bees, long-tongued bumblebees, and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy fixing atmospheric nitrogen through its root nodules, it improves soil structure and fertility — see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/sol-vivant-bacteries-champignons\"\u003ethe basics of living soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn ornamental beds, wildflower meadows, as an improving ground cover, or as forage appreciated by herbivores in extensive grazing systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike all clovers, it is associated with luck and harmony with nature, as well as fertility and cooperation: its symbiosis with soil bacteria makes it a subtle emblem of mutual aid between species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few spikes to turn brown and dry completely on the plant, then thresh them by hand over a container. The plant may also reseed itself in the garden. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination 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\u003eSales reserved for amateur gardeners seeking quality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866934718797,"sku":"3760335360152","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/trefle-rouge-trifolium-rubens-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787432646"},{"product_id":"150-graines-de-pavot-de-californie-fleurs-melliferes-semences-paysannes","title":"California Poppy Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEschscholzia californica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden poppy, California poppy: it is no coincidence that this flower bears gold in several of its nicknames. It has been the official emblematic flower of the state of California since 1903, chosen for its sun-colored petals that once carpeted the hills of the American West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial grown as an annual:\u003c\/strong\u003e native to the western United States, it produces vibrant yellow, orange, and sometimes pink flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e finely divided, it adds an airy touch to borders and rock gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, it requires almost no 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 is essential — its flowers close in the shade and in cloudy weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e poor, dry, sandy, or stony, and above all well drained. It dislikes heavy, clay-rich, and damp soils, where its roots rot. There is no need to amend or fertilize the soil: soil that is too rich produces lots of foliage and few flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place, broadcasting the seeds, in spring or autumn. Like other poppies, its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well: avoid starting it in pots. Barely cover the seeds and thin to 20 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo prior soaking is necessary. For more information, see our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds in cotton, in pots, or directly in the ground\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\u003eAlmost none: no watering once established and no fertilizing. Remove faded flowers to extend flowering, or let them go to seed for natural self-sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt pairs perfectly with other flowers suited to dry, poor soils, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-de-coquelicot-sauvage-jardin-fleur-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewild poppy\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-bleuet-fleurs-plante-mellifere-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecornflower\u003c\/a\u003e, to create a maintenance-free flower meadow. Discover other suitable varieties in our article about \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-sol-pauvre-sec\"\u003eseeds for poor, dry soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike other poppies, its flowers provide abundant pollen that is highly sought after by bees and hoverflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSown along the edge of a vegetable garden, it attracts pollinators to nearby crops — a strategy detailed in our article about \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-au-potager\"\u003ecombining flowers with a vegetable garden\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\u003ePrimarily ornamental, it has also traditionally been used in herbal tea in some cultures for a long time. Do not confuse it with the opium poppy: its seeds are not commonly used as food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the official flower of the state of California, the golden poppy is celebrated each year with its own unofficial holiday, California Poppy Day, on April 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the long pods to turn brown and dry on the plant until they split open lengthwise, then shake them over a bag. The California poppy also readily self-seeds, and can cover an entire flower bed over the seasons. To keep the seeds safely until the next sowing, see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds from one year to the next\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a touch of vibrant color to your garden with these California poppy seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866935275853,"sku":"3760335362019","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/pavot-de-californie-fleur-orange-petales-soyeux-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787503578"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-ciboulette-a-feuilles-larges-aromatique-semence-paysanne","title":"Broadleaf Chives Seeds (Allium schoenoprasum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium schoenoprasum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad-leaved chives, giant chives, civet: they are the same species as common chives, but selected for their noticeably thicker stems. The advantage is very practical in the kitchen: more to chop in the same harvesting time, and a more pronounced presence in dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThicker stems:\u003c\/strong\u003e easier to harvest and chop than classic chives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e spherical pink-purple flower heads, highly decorative and attractive to pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e withstands temperatures down to -20 °C and returns every year without protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e aromatic in the vegetable garden, ornamental in borders, flower beds or along paths.\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, loose, fertile, substantial and well drained. Unlike bulb onions, it appreciates nutrient-rich soil that stays cool: adding compost produces fuller clumps and thicker stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from spring to early summer, 1 cm deep, in pots or directly in the ground. Germination is a little slow; allow two to three weeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant in clumps of several plants, spaced 20 cm apart — it makes much more impact when grouped than when planted alone. Perfect along paths, in flower beds or on a windowsill.\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 cool: this prevents the leaves from turning yellow and becoming tough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the entire clump back to 5 cm after flowering. It regrows within fifteen days with fresh, tender foliage, two to three times per season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide the clump every 3 years in spring to rejuvenate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the stems with scissors 2 cm above the soil, never by pinching them halfway up: cut ends turn yellow and the clump becomes depleted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt freezes very well when chopped; drying, on the other hand, causes it to lose most of its aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted at the foot of roses and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, its sulfurous scent deters aphids and carrot flies. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-ciboulette-plante-aromatique-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon chives\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion planting guide\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 pink pom-poms are heavily visited by bees, bumblebees and butterflies in spring — let part of the clump flower rather than cutting it all back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts sulfur compounds naturally reduce pest pressure on neighboring crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChopped raw and added at the last moment: salads, raw vegetables, soups, sauces, fresh cheeses and omelets. Cooking destroys its aroma. Its flowers can be separated into florets to decorate salads, or used to flavor vinegar, which they turn pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower heads to dry completely on the plant, then shake them over a container: the black seeds will come free from the capsules. Sow them quickly, as their germination capacity drops after one year. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatments. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the flavor of chives, with more to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866935701837,"sku":"3760335362088","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/ciboulette-feuilles-larges-touffe-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787587028"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-houblon-grimpant-humulus-lupulus-biere-semences-paysannes","title":"Climbing Hop Seeds (Humulus lupulus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHumulus lupulus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorthern vine, bindweed, devil's wood: hops have collected as many nicknames as they have uses. This perennial vine can climb more than 6 meters in a single season, one of the most spectacular growth rates in the temperate plant kingdom—enough to cover a pergola in a few weeks, long before you even think about beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous climber:\u003c\/strong\u003e its twining stems wind themselves around their support, with explosive growth in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial with a long-lived rootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e the above-ground growth dies back in winter, but the rootstock comes back even more vigorously each spring, for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant cones:\u003c\/strong\u003e only female plants produce the aromatic cones used in brewing, in summer.\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, with the base in the shade and the top in the sun, as with clematis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, deep, moist and well-drained. This is a hungry and thirsty plant: adding compost at planting time and ensuring the soil does not dry out completely are essential. It does not tolerate very poor or scorching soils well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds require 1 to 2 months of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to break dormancy. Then sow them in pots under cover, for transplanting the following spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant at the base of a tall, sturdy support (pergola, taut wire, trellis): stems laden with cones are heavy at the end of the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote that sowing produces male or female plants at random: only the latter will produce cones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly in summer and apply a thick mulch. Cut the dry stems back to ground level at the end of winter: the rootstock will regrow on its own.\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 cones at the end of summer, when they become papery and slightly sticky to the touch, then dry them quickly in the shade.\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 foliage provides shelter and a favored nesting site for birds, as well as refuge for many insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is the host plant of several butterfly caterpillars, including the Comma and Red Admiral, which lay their eggs on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn brewing, the cones provide beer's characteristic bitterness and aromas. Young spring shoots, known as hop shoots, can also be eaten like asparagus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few cones to fully ripen on the plant until they turn brown, then crumble them to release the small, round seeds. Please note: growing from seed produces varied plants, whereas brewers generally propagate their varieties by rhizome cuttings. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to restore gardeners' ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a touch of hardiness and authenticity to your garden with these climbing hop seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866936717645,"sku":"3760335362057","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/houblon-humulus-lupulus-rameau-cones-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787397491"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-celeri-branche-legume-potager-semence-paysanne","title":"Celery Seeds (Apium graveolens)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApium graveolens\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003edulce\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStalk celery, rib celery, cultivated marsh parsley: this is the selected form of a wild plant from salt marshes, marsh parsley, whose bitterness and intense aroma have gradually been softened. Its fleshy stalks, crisp when raw and meltingly tender when cooked, make it both a vegetable and a seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFleshy stalks:\u003c\/strong\u003e smooth or ribbed, green or white depending on the variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e crisp when raw in sticks, tender and delicate once cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic base:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is used in almost all stocks, broths, and mirepoix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsable leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e often discarded, they nevertheless add excellent flavor to broths.\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 a well-exposed, warm location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, deep, and above all \u003cstrong\u003econsistently moist\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is the decisive point. Descended from a marsh plant, celery cannot tolerate drying out: water stress causes it to bolt and makes its stalks hollow and stringy. Enrich generously with compost and wood ash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in February–March under cover at 18–20 °C, on the surface or barely covered — the tiny seeds need light. Germination is slow; allow three to four weeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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, when the plants have 5 or 6 leaves, spacing them 30 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not bury the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, or it 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 abundantly and regularly, never allowing the soil to dry out. Apply a thick mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanching for tender stalks:\u003c\/strong\u003e three weeks before harvesting, tie the stalks together and mound soil around the base, or surround it with cardboard. Deprived of light, the stalks become paler, lose their bitterness, and become noticeably more tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the entire plant in autumn, before severe frosts, or pick the outer stalks as needed while leaving the crown to continue producing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not discard the leaves: once dried, they make an excellent substitute for celery powder.\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 cabbages, leeks, and tomatoes — its scent is reputed to deter the cabbage white butterfly. Avoid planting it near corn and potatoes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 go to seed in its second year: its greenish-white umbels are genuine platforms for hoverflies and beneficial parasitic wasps, 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 sticks for dipping or sliced into salads; cooked in soups, stews, slow-cooked dishes, and braises. Together with carrot and onion, it forms the aromatic base of most European cuisines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, cultivated since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiennial, it goes to seed in its second year: leave one plant in the ground over winter, protected by mulch, then harvest the umbels when the seeds turn brown. Be careful: it will cross-pollinate with celeriac, so isolate your seed plant. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 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\u003eThe aromatic base for all your soups, grown at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866936947021,"sku":"3760335362095","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/celeri-branche-pied-frais-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787574473"},{"product_id":"200-graines-de-melisse-officinale-plante-aromatique-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Lemon Balm Seeds (Melissa officinalis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon balm, citronella, bee balm, lemon herb: its name comes from the Greek \u003cem\u003emelissa\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning bee — beekeepers in antiquity rubbed it inside hives to encourage swarms to settle there. Crush a leaf and you will understand its other nickname: it gives off a remarkably fresh lemon scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemon fragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e highly aromatic, quilted leaves with an immediate freshness when crushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemarkably hardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it returns every spring for years without any care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly attractive to bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e its small white flowers attract large numbers of bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates full sun as well as partial shade and a range of soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003espreading and reseeds abundantly\u003c\/strong\u003e: left unchecked, it can colonize an entire flower bed in two or three seasons. Give it a defined space, grow it in a container, or cut the flower stalks before they set seed if you do not want it to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade — partial shade suits it very well in hot regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, fertile, light and slightly clayey, although it adapts to most soils. Soil that stays moist produces larger, more tender leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring, \u003cstrong\u003eon the surface without covering\u003c\/strong\u003e: its tiny seeds need light to germinate. Simply firm them down and keep them moist. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 40 cm apart, in a border, herb garden or pot. In a pot, divide the clump regularly to prevent it from smothering its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater during dry periods. Cut the clump back after flowering: it will produce fresh foliage that is much more fragrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide every 3 to 4 years to rejuvenate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves \u003cstrong\u003ebefore flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e, in dry weather: this is when their lemon fragrance is most intense. It fades considerably after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt freezes better than it dries, as drying causes it to lose much of its aroma.\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 lemon fragrance is reputed to repel mosquitoes: plant it near areas where you eat outdoors in summer, or make bouquets for the table. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-repulsives-anti-moustiques-pucerons\"\u003erepellent plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is one of the most attractive plants for bees — its Latin name says it all. Let it flower in a corner of the garden rather than cutting everything back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts long flowering period, from June to September, makes it a reliable resource for much of the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh leaves in infusions, fruit salads, summer drinks, desserts and with fish. It also adds excellent flavour to homemade syrup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA major traditional medicinal plant, listed in the French Pharmacopoeia and grown in herb gardens since the Middle Ages. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower stalks to dry completely on the plant, then crush them over a container: the seeds are extremely fine. In practice, lemon balm reseeds so readily on its own that harvesting is rarely necessary. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical 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 bees’ plant, with a lemon fragrance close at hand all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866939109709,"sku":"3760335361463","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/melisse-officinale-pied-entier-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788271850"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-pavot-somnifere-papaver-somniferum-semences-paysannes","title":"Opium Poppy Seeds (Papaver somniferum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePapaver somniferum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpium poppy, or breadseed poppy when cultivated for its oil: its Latin name itself tells a story, since \u003cem\u003esomniferum\u003c\/em\u003e evokes Somnus, the Roman god of sleep. Cultivated since antiquity for its ornamental qualities as much as for its culinary seeds, the opium poppy remains a reliable choice for garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy annual:\u003c\/strong\u003e it brings a touch of lightness to garden beds, borders and edging, with large single or double flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaucous foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e its bluish leaves and decorative seed capsules extend the plant’s interest after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e it can be sown equally well in spring or autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll parts of the plant, especially the latex that flows from a cut immature capsule, contain alkaloids: keep the plant out of reach of children and pets. In France, growing opium poppies ornamentally in a home garden is permitted, but extracting and processing the latex for narcotic purposes is strictly prohibited by law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, essential for abundant flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, light and well-drained, including calcareous or stony soil. It dislikes heavy, waterlogged soil, where its roots rot. Fertilizing is unnecessary: overly rich soil produces soft stems that collapse under the weight of the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place by broadcasting, in spring or autumn. Its fragile taproot tolerates transplanting very poorly: sowing in pots followed by transplanting should be avoided. Barely cover the very fine seeds, and thin to 25–30 cm. No soaking is necessary. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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\u003eVery little maintenance: water only during significant drought while the plant is growing. Leave the capsules in place if you wish to harvest the seeds.\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 pairs naturally with other bed flowers that prefer well-drained soil, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-bleuet-fleurs-plante-mellifere-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecornflower\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-de-coquelicot-sauvage-jardin-fleur-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewild poppy\u003c\/a\u003e, its cousin from the same family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe poppy produces no nectar, but its abundant pollen is especially sought after by bees, which literally roll around in it early in the morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds feed seed-eating birds if a few capsules are left to open on the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce mature and dry, the seeds can be used in breadmaking and baking for their nutty flavor and crunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the capsules to brown and dry on the plant until they open into small slits beneath their crown. Then turn them over a bag: the seeds escape like salt from a shaker. The poppy also readily self-seeds from one year to the next. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination 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\u003eBring a touch of elegance and tranquility to your garden with these opium poppy seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866939371853,"sku":"3760335361791","price":5.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/pavot-somnifere-papaver-somniferum-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787404062"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-physalis-jardins-potager-fruits-semences-paysannes","title":"Cape Gooseberry Seeds (Physalis peruviana)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhysalis peruviana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeruvian groundcherry, physalis, Cape gooseberry, Peruvian love-in-a-cage, uchuva: this is the physalis prized for its fruit, whose small, sweet, slightly tart golden berry can be enjoyed just as it is. Not to be confused with the Chinese lantern, its strictly ornamental cousin: here, the papery calyx is simply a natural wrapper that protects the fruit and ensures its long shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e golden berries the size of a cherry, with a unique flavor somewhere between pineapple and redcurrant, protected by their lantern-like husk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbundant production:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single well-tended plant can produce dozens of fruits from August until the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong shelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e in their intact calyx, the fruits keep for several weeks at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly eat perfectly ripe fruits, when the calyx has turned beige and papery and the berry is a deep golden color. Green fruits and foliage are not edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrost-tender plant: native to the tropical Andes, it is killed by frost and is grown as an \u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e in our climates, or in a pot to be overwintered frost-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun and warmth, essential for the fruits to ripen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, loose, moist and well drained. It is a hungry plant, like the tomato to which it is related: adding compost is genuinely beneficial. However, avoid overfertilizing with nitrogen, as this may result in abundant foliage and few fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e no cold stratification—this tropical species requires warmth instead. Sow in pots under cover from February to March at 20–25 °C, covering lightly, then transplant after the last frosts. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant after the frosts, spacing plants 80 cm to 1 m apart: the plant becomes very large and spreading. Provide a stake or support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly at the base in summer. Mulch to retain soil moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch out the main stems to encourage branching and therefore fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe unmistakable sign: ripe fruits fall to the ground on their own, inside their beige, dry calyx. Simply pick them up at the base of the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike other nightshades, it appreciates the company of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/50-graines-de-bourrache-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003eofficinal borage\u003c\/a\u003e, which attracts pollinators, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e, which help limit nematodes. Avoid planting it after tomatoes or potatoes, as they belong to the same family and share the same diseases. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts yellow flowers, speckled with brown and modest but numerous, are visited by bees and bumblebees throughout the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts long fruiting period, lasting until the frosts, extends the garden's resources late into the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious fruits eaten fresh, made into jam, baked in a tart or dipped in chocolate. Their calyx, opening like a corolla, also makes a spectacular garnish for desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush a few fully ripe fruits in a little water, leave them to ferment for two to three days, then rinse: the healthy seeds sink to the bottom, while the debris floats. Dry them on paper before storing. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for germination rates, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow your own Peruvian groundcherries and enjoy their small golden berries from late summer onward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866941534541,"sku":"3760335361241","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/physalis-peruviana-coqueret-perou-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787404439"},{"product_id":"150-graines-de-valeriane-officinale-plante-medicinale-semences-paysannes","title":"Common Valerian Seeds (Valeriana officinalis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eValeriana officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon valerian, cat’s herb, Saint George’s herb, cure-all: the wealth of its common names reflects the place it has held in physic gardens since the Middle Ages. Its nickname, cat’s herb, is well deserved: the scent of its roots fascinates felines in much the same way as catnip, to the point that young plants sometimes need to be protected from their attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall, slender perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it reaches 1 to 1.5 m and bears umbels of small white-to-pink flowers in June and July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it withstands cold well and requires little maintenance once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWild appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e its natural habit adds a country feel to beds and pond edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably partial shade, or full sun if the soil remains constantly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool to moist, deep, and rich in organic matter — this is a plant of riverbanks and damp meadows, and it does not tolerate drought. Adding compost and applying a thick mulch benefit it, unlike most perennials in this catalogue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds require \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e and quickly lose their germination capacity: sow them fresh, in spring, on the surface, as they need light to germinate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant it at the back of a bed or along the edge of a pond, spacing plants 50 cm apart: the clump becomes large.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect young plants with wire mesh if cats visit the garden: they readily roll on them and can destroy them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil moist with regular watering in summer and a good layer of mulch. Cut back the stems after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts broad white umbels are frequently visited by butterflies, hoverflies, and many small short-tongued pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt also attracts neighborhood cats, which come to roll in its foliage — a well-known use among cat owners, who sometimes grow it for their pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA major medicinal plant in European herbal medicine, traditionally used since antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dried roots are also used to make toys and cushions for cats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe seeds, topped with a feathery tuft, are carried away by the wind as soon as they mature: watch the faded umbels and cut them as soon as they turn brown, before the seeds disperse, then leave them to dry in a paper bag. Sow them promptly, as their shelf life is short. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a wild, country touch to your garden with these common valerian seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866942484813,"sku":"3760335361517","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/valeriane-officinale-tige-fleurie-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787507787"},{"product_id":"150-graines-de-raifort-plante-aromatique-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Wild Horseradish Seeds (Raphanus sativus var. campestris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecampestris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField horseradish, Ardèche horseradish, winter radish with a purple shoulder: despite its name, this is not true horseradish (\u003cem\u003eArmoracia rusticana\u003c\/em\u003e), a sterile perennial propagated only by root cuttings and which almost never produces seeds. Field horseradish is an old-bred \u003cstrong\u003ebiennial radish\u003c\/strong\u003e, cultivated for over a century, that develops a long white root topped with a broad purple shoulder. When grated, it releases a distinctly mustardy heat that rises to the nose—shorter-lasting and rounder than that of true horseradish, but definitely present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong white root with a purple shoulder:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 to 30 cm, clearly marked purple shoulder, white, dense and crisp flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMustardy heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pungency develops only when grated, never beforehand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous rosette:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 50 cm, with the lyrate, rough leaves typical of radishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e the root grows in the first year, flowering and seed production take place in the second.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndemanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e it emerges quickly, grows on its own and tolerates cold very well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshly grated root releases vapors that irritate the eyes and respiratory tract, stronger than those from onions: grate it in a well-ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree plants not to be confused: field horseradish (\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecampestris\u003c\/em\u003e), true horseradish (\u003cem\u003eArmoracia rusticana\u003c\/em\u003e) and Japanese wasabi (\u003cem\u003eEutrema japonicum\u003c\/em\u003e) are entirely different species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you want to produce your own seeds, isolate it from other radishes: it crosses freely with them.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, loose and cool. Important point: the root grows straight down and deep, so work the soil thoroughly. Rocky or compacted soil produces forked roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place in July-August for an autumn and winter root harvest. It can also be sown from March to June, and in September-October as green manure. Do not transplant it: like all radishes, it does not like its root to be disturbed. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 15 or 20 cm apart in the row as soon as the first true leaves appear.\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: steady growth produces tender roots, while a dry spell makes them hollow and fibrous. Hoe occasionally, and nothing more.\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 the roots from autumn through midwinter, starting after the first frosts, which refine their pungency. Dig them up to remove them whole; they grow deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore them in sand, somewhere cool and dark: they keep throughout the winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: the pungency develops only when the root is grated. Grate it at the last moment and add a splash of vinegar to preserve the aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial associations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSown along the edge of a potato or eggplant plot, its sulfurous smell is reputed to disrupt Colorado potato beetles. Its rapid growth and taproot also make it an excellent autumn green manure that loosens and cleanses the soil. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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\u003eIn its second year, its large white flowers veined with purple, borne up to one metre high, are heavily visited by bees and hoverflies in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all brassicas, it is a host plant for cabbage white caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts broad rosettes cover the soil and shelter ground beetles and beneficial insects close to the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrated root used as a condiment, alone or mixed with cream, with boiled meats, smoked fish and cured meats. The young spring leaves can be finely chopped into salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe roots and tops are also highly valued by livestock and rabbits: its use as fodder is what earned it the name field radish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is biennial: leave a few plants in the ground over winter, and they will flower the following spring. Harvest the swollen, bead-like pods, ending in a long beak, when they have turned brown and hardened, then shell them. Isolate them from other radishes to keep the variety pure. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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, 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\u003eA pungent root and an undemanding plant, to sow in midsummer for enjoyment all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866942976333,"sku":"3760335361388","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/raifort-champetre-pied-entier-racine-blanche-collet-violet-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787504904"},{"product_id":"25-graines-de-pimprenelle-officinale-vivace-aromatique-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Small Burnet Seeds (Sanguisorba minor)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSanguisorba minor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall burnet, salad burnet, lesser burnet: its genus name comes from the Latin \u003cem\u003esanguis sorbere\u003c\/em\u003e, “to absorb blood,” referring to its traditional uses. In the garden, it is above all an unfairly forgotten herb, whose young leaves bring a fresh cucumber and green-walnut note to salads—and whose finely divided foliage stays green all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e very finely divided into toothed leaflets, it forms graceful rosettes and remains evergreen in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e somewhere between cucumber and green walnut, with a hint of bitterness and astringency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e virtually indestructible, it provides fresh leaves all year round, including during the cold 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 sun or light shade; it adapts to both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e sandy, deep, dry and rather alkaline—it grows naturally in poor grasslands and on dry slopes. It dislikes stagnant moisture and needs no amendments: in soil that is too rich, its leaves lose flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring, directly in place or in pots, lightly covering the seeds. No soaking or stratification is necessary. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant it along the edge of the ornamental garden, in the vegetable garden, in a herb bed or in a pot at least 40 cm in diameter, spacing plants 30 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut off the flower stalks as soon as they appear to focus the plant’s energy on producing young, tender leaves, which are the most flavorful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the clump back at the end of winter to encourage new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways pick the young leaves from the center, as they are the most tender. Eat them fresh: drying completely destroys their delicate flavor.\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 shares the dry, alkaline soil requirements of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, making them a coherent herb bed. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-sol-pauvre-sec\"\u003eseeds for poor, dry soil\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 allowed to flower, its curious reddish flower heads are pollinated by the wind but visited by small insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts evergreen foliage provides shelter close to the ground throughout winter, when most perennials have disappeared.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh leaves in salads, cold sauces, fromage blanc or drinks, where they provide their cucumber note. Traditional medicinal plant. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few flower stalks grow and form their angular fruits, then harvest them once they are brown and dry. Burnet readily self-seeds in the garden. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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, 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\u003eRediscover a forgotten herb, available fresh even in the depths of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866943729997,"sku":"3760335361272","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/sanguisorba-minor-petite-pimprenelle-fond-blanc-feuilles-et-capitule-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787533592"},{"product_id":"1000-graines-dachillee-millefeuille-fleurs-medicinale-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"Yarrow Seeds (Achillea millefolium)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarrow, carpenter's herb, turkey herb, nosebleed plant, milfoil: the wealth of its common names says enough about the place it has held in the countryside. Its Latin name refers to Achilles, who, according to legend, used it to treat his soldiers before Troy — and its epithet \u003cem\u003emillefolium\u003c\/em\u003e to its finely divided foliage, which seems to consist of a thousand leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e flat-topped white to pink flower heads, from June to October, borne on upright stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinely divided foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e very airy, it forms a dense carpet at ground level and remains decorative outside the flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e virtually indestructible, it adapts to almost any conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade; it adapts to both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary soil, even poor, dry and stony, as long as it is well drained — it grows spontaneously on embankments and along paths. Above all, do not fertilize: in rich soil, its stems grow long, become weak and flop over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in the ground from May to July, on the surface without covering: the very fine seeds need light to germinate. Simply firm the soil. No soaking or stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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\u003eVery little maintenance is required. Cut it back after the first flowering to encourage a second flush, and divide the clump every 3 years to rejuvenate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the flower heads when in full bloom in dry weather, and dry them upside down in small bunches, in the shade and in a well-ventilated place — they are also excellent for decorative dried bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenowned for stimulating the vigor of neighboring plants, it belongs both along the edge of the vegetable garden and in perennial beds, alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-dechinacee-pourpre-echinacea-purpurea\"\u003epurple coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e, with which it shares the same requirements. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-au-potager\"\u003ecombining flowers in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts leaves are traditionally added to compost, which they help activate.\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 flat-topped flower heads form genuine landing platforms for short-tongued insects: hoverflies, ladybirds, lacewings and beneficial micro-wasps flock to them — many of them aphid predators attracted to the garden. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable combinations for the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts very long flowering period, from June to October, makes it a reliable resource for almost the entire season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe young leaves, with a slightly bitter, aniseed flavor, add flavor to salads and sauces. The dried flowers are traditionally prepared as an infusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the medicinal plants used for the longest time in Europe. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssociated with the hero Achilles in Greek mythology, yarrow was also used in ancient China for divination: the 50 dried stalks were used to cast the hexagrams of the I Ching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower heads to turn brown and dry completely on the plant, then rub them over a container: the seeds are tiny. Yarrow also readily self-seeds and spreads through its rhizomes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA generous, virtually indestructible perennial, a precious ally for gardeners and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866945859917,"sku":"3760335361968","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/achillee-millefeuille-achillea-millefolium-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787408520"},{"product_id":"250-graines-doignon-jaune-paille-legumes-potager-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"Straw Yellow Onion Seeds (Allium cepa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow straw onion, storage onion: this is the ultimate keeping onion, the one traditionally braided into strings and stored throughout the winter in a pantry. Its fine, thoroughly dried golden skin is precisely what allows it to keep for so long without sprouting or rotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e when properly dried, it keeps for up to 8 months in a dry, dark place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e much more robust than sweet onions, it is perfect cooked and for everyday cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden ally:\u003c\/strong\u003e it notably keeps carrot fly away from neighboring crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and easy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it adapts to almost any soil, even poor, stony 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 warm and in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, loose, and above all well drained. It tolerates poor soil, which suits it very well: the absolute rule is never to add fresh manure or nitrogen, as these directly compromise bulb storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow under cover in winter or early spring, or directly in place from February onward, in rows 25 cm apart, barely covering the seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 and hoe frequently. Tip: gently clear the soil away from around the bulbs toward the end of their growth so they can ripen in the sun, helping them store better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop all watering as soon as the bulbs begin to form.\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 foliage falls over and turns yellow, in dry weather. Leave the bulbs to dry in the sun for a week, then braid them or store them in a cool, dry, dark place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not cut the foliage too short: it protects the neck and prevents rotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant it in alternating rows with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrot\u003c\/a\u003e — they provide mutual protection against their respective flies. It also grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-betterave-rouge-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ebeetroot\u003c\/a\u003e and strawberries. Keep it away from peas and beans. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable companion planting in the kitchen 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 sulfur compounds disorient several pests, naturally reducing pressure on neighboring crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to flower, its umbels are among the most visited flowers in the kitchen garden by bees and hoverflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe everyday onion: soups, sauces, stews, tarts, and preserves. Its full flavor stands up well to long cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReplant two or three attractive stored bulbs in spring: they will flower and produce seeds that same year. Harvest the umbels when the capsules open to reveal black seeds. Isolate them from other onion varieties to prevent cross-pollination. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment whatsoever. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe onion you braid and that feeds you all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866952380749,"sku":"3760335361142","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/oignon-jaune-paille-bulbes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787570263"},{"product_id":"25-graines-de-myrte-commune-fleurs-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"Common Myrtle Seeds (Myrtus communis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMyrtus communis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon myrtle, true myrtle, lagui herb, nerte: this is the shrub of ancient crowns, consecrated to Venus and forever associated with love and marriage. In Corsica and Sardinia, its black berries are used to make an iconic liqueur. Evergreen foliage, fragrant white flowers, aromatic berries: everything about it evokes the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e small, glossy dark green leaves that are highly fragrant when crushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant white flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e star-shaped flowers with numerous stamens, in June and July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic berries:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue-black in autumn, they flavor cured meats and liqueurs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e rarely affected by disease, it responds well to pruning and tolerates drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerately hardy: it tolerates temperatures down to -10 °C \u003cstrong\u003eprovided the soil is dry\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the combination of cold and moisture that kills it. In cold regions, grow it in a pot so it can be brought indoors for the winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, warm, and sheltered from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and preferably somewhat moist, but above all \u003cstrong\u003every well drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. It adapts to various soils, including poor and stony soils, but stagnant winter moisture is fatal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow indoors or under cover during winter, or directly in place in early spring, at a depth of 1 cm. Soaking the seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water improves germination, which is often slow and irregular—allow one to two months. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into the ground in mild regions, or into a pot at least 40 cm wide for a terrace or balcony. It grows very well in containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater during the first few years, then only during severe drought. In pots, water more regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune after flowering to make it denser—it is very well suited to low hedges and topiary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves throughout the year as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the berries when they are fully black and soft in autumn, after the first light frosts have softened their bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt forms a water-efficient Mediterranean hedge or bed with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-thym-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003ethyme\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/4-graines-de-laurier-sauce-laurus-nobilis\"\u003ebay laurel\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003edrought-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts white flowers, with numerous stamens, are rich in pollen and attract large numbers of bees and hoverflies in midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts berries feed blackbirds and thrushes in autumn, while its evergreen foliage provides winter shelter for birds where deciduous shrubs stand bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe leaves and berries flavor cured meats, marinades, sauces, and grilled dishes—in Corsica and Sardinia, the berries are used to make the famous myrtle liqueur. Its flowering branches make beautiful, fragrant bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, used in Mediterranean herbal medicine since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsecrated to Venus, myrtle symbolizes love and fidelity. Its branches have traditionally been included in bridal bouquets in Europe, a custom popularized by Queen Victoria and still perpetuated by the British royal family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrush fully ripe berries in a little water, rinse to separate the seeds from the pulp, then dry them. Sow them promptly, as their germination capacity decreases over time. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rates, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to restore gardeners’ ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the fragrance of the Mediterranean in an evergreen shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866953068877,"sku":"3760335361043","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/myrtus-communis-myrte-commun-bonsai-shakan-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787529319"},{"product_id":"200-graines-doignons-melange-colore-legumes-potager-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"Colorful Onion Mix Seeds (Allium cepa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnion: this blend brings together the three main color groups — yellow, white, and red — in a single packet. The appeal is not merely aesthetic: each has its own use. White onions are eaten fresh in spring, yellow onions keep throughout the winter, and red onions add sweetness to salads. One sowing to cover the entire year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree complementary colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e yellow for storage, white for eating fresh, and mild red for raw dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery easy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e undemanding, it adapts even to poor, stony soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo harvests:\u003c\/strong\u003e as spring onions in spring, or as dry bulbs in autumn.\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 warm and in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e all types, including poor and stony soils, provided they are \u003cstrong\u003ewell drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. Important: do not add fresh manure or nitrogen, which would encourage foliage growth at the expense of the bulb and impair storage. Onions do better in lean soil than in rich soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow under cover at the end of winter, or directly in place from February onward, in rows spaced 25 cm apart. Cover lightly. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 10 cm apart. Hoe regularly: onions, with their narrow foliage, do not tolerate competition from weeds well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater sparingly, and stop watering completely as soon as the bulbs begin to swell: this is the key to good storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest when the foliage naturally falls over and turns yellow. Leave the bulbs to dry in the sun for several days before braiding or storing them in a dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite onions are harvested much earlier, as spring onions, with their foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnion and carrot are a classic combination: each helps deter the other's fly. Sow them in alternating rows with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eNantes carrot\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid planting them near peas and beans, however. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 sulfurous scent disrupts the orientation of several pests affecting neighboring crops, making it a valuable companion in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you let one plant produce seeds in its second year, its large spherical flower head will attract bees and hoverflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA staple of almost every cuisine in the world: raw in salads, sautéed, preserved, in soups, or in tarts. The young leaves can be snipped like chives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnions are biennial: replant a few fine bulbs kept over winter in spring, and they will produce seeds. Harvest the flower heads when the capsules turn black and open. Be careful: the varieties cross-pollinate with one another, so isolate them if you want to preserve pure colors. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving 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 Auvergne volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree colors, three uses, one packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866954510669,"sku":"3760335361159","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/oignon-melange-colore-trois-bulbes-jaune-blanc-rouge-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787516515"},{"product_id":"200-graines-doseille-legume-plante-aromatique-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Sorrel Seeds (Rumex acetosa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRumex acetosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon sorrel, garden sorrel, sour dock, vinette: its pronounced acidity comes from oxalic acid, the same compound found in rhubarb. It is one of the few garden plants cultivated specifically for its acidity — it makes sorrel sauce for shad and salmon, and transforms a simple potato soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctly tangy flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e unique in the vegetable garden, it livens up fish, eggs, soups, and vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, it produces for years with no maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery early harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first leafy vegetables of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown anywhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a pot, container, planter, on a windowsill, in a flower bed, rock garden, or vegetable garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike rhubarb and spinach, its leaves are rich in \u003cstrong\u003eoxalates\u003c\/strong\u003e. Consume it occasionally and in moderation rather than in large daily quantities, and prefer young leaves, which are less concentrated. Cooking and pairing it with a dairy product — cream or butter — lessen its effect, something traditional cuisine understood long before chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid cast-iron or aluminum containers, as its acidity attacks them and gives the dish a metallic taste.\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 partial shade or light sun — full summer sun makes it bolt and toughens its leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavy, clay-rich, very humus-rich, and moist, preferably neutral to acidic. It does not tolerate limestone well. It is one of the few plants in this catalog that appreciates heavy soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from March to May or in September, directly in the ground or in a pot, at a depth of 1 cm. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 30 cm spacing. One clump is more than enough for a household, as it produces continuously.\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: this is what prevents it from bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe essential step:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut off the flower stalks as soon as they appear. Otherwise, the plant becomes exhausted, its leaves toughen, and harvesting stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide the clump every 3 to 4 years to rejuvenate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the \u003cstrong\u003eouter leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e one by one, leaving the center intact: the plant keeps regrowing continuously from spring through autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest young leaves: older leaves are more acidic and tougher.\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 preference for partial shade and heavy soils makes it a good occupant of cool corners of the garden, where most culinary herbs fail. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-vivaces-comestibles\"\u003eedible perennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is the host plant of the caterpillars of the common copper, a small bright-orange butterfly of wet meadows — letting one clump flower means providing it with a nursery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds feed 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\u003eIn a creamy sauce with fish — salmon with sorrel is a classic —, in soup, in an omelet, or with a few finely chopped raw leaves in a salad. Its color turns olive green when cooked; this is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional medicinal plant. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet one flower stalk grow and turn completely brown, then shake the seeds over a container: the reddish-brown seeds are abundant. Sorrel also readily self-seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only acidity cultivated in the vegetable garden, available from the first fine days of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866955297101,"sku":"3760335361173","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/oseille-rumex-acetosa-feuilles-sagittees-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787517009"},{"product_id":"200-graines-dherbe-a-chat-cataire-nepeta-cataria-semences-paysannes","title":"Catnip Seeds (Cataria) (Nepeta cataria)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNepeta cataria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatnip, catmint, catswort, catmint herb: the molecule responsible for feline euphoria, nepetalactone, affects only some cats — sensitivity is hereditary and affects around two-thirds of them. An additional curiosity: this same molecule is a powerful repellent for many insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it forms a light, spreading clump that returns every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilvery foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e oval, toothed, downy leaves ranging from greyish to silvery green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong, bee-friendly flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e spikes of small, two-lipped tubular flowers, white with purple markings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwofold use:\u003c\/strong\u003e irresistible to cats, repellent to many insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeighbouring cats may roll around in it and flatten the clump. Protect young plants with wire mesh during the first year, while they become established.\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 ordinary, light, and above all well drained. Like most aromatic plants in the mint family, it prefers poor soil to rich soil — there is no need to fertilise, as this dilutes its aroma. It is much more sensitive to winter moisture than to cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring, on the surface or barely covered: the seeds need light to germinate. Sow in pots at 18–20 °C, or directly in the ground after the last frosts. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 40 cm spacing. It grows very well in pots or planters on a balcony — a good solution if you want to keep it for your own cat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost none. Water only during prolonged drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut back the clump after flowering: it will regrow and often flower a second time during the season.\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 flowering tops in dry weather, late in the morning, when the concentration of essential oils is at its highest. Dry them in the shade, upside down, in a well-ventilated 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\u003eIts repellent oil keeps aphids and various insects away from neighbouring crops. It pairs well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003esage\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-dhysope-officinale-hyssopus-officinalis\"\u003ehyssop\u003c\/a\u003e in a herb garden with well-drained soil. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-repulsives-anti-moustiques-pucerons\"\u003erepellent plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts long, staggered flowering period makes it an excellent bee-friendly plant, frequently visited by solitary bees and bumblebees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt also attracts hoverflies, whose larvae devour aphids — its effect in the vegetable garden therefore combines repellent properties with 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\u003eDried leaves to fill cat toys and cushions. In cooking, its young mint-flavoured leaves subtly season salads and infusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, used in European herbal medicine since the Middle Ages. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore tea arrived in Europe, catnip was one of the most common herbal infusions in English households — it was routinely grown in the physic garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower spikes to dry completely on the plant, then rub them over a container to release the small brown seeds. Catnip also readily self-seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully 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\u003eHappiness for your cat, and a natural repellent for the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866960146765,"sku":"3760335360886","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/herbe-a-chat-cataire-tige-fleurie-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787515470"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-marjolaine-officinale-plante-aromatique-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Sweet Marjoram Seeds (Origanum majorana)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriganum majorana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet marjoram, knotted marjoram, greater oregano: not to be confused with oregano, its close relative. Marjoram is distinctly milder, more delicate, and sweeter—and above all, much more sensitive to cold. Its flower buds, grouped into small “shells” before opening, earned it its second name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate fragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e milder and sweeter than oregano, with a slightly camphoraceous note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePretty clump:\u003c\/strong\u003e downy gray-green leaves topped with small pinkish-white flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost-tender in our climates:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial in its native Mediterranean region, it is grown as an annual in France, or in a pot overwintered frost-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent in pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e which makes it possible to keep it from one year to the next.\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, in a sheltered position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rather poor, calcareous, and above all well drained. Like most Mediterranean herbs, it concentrates its fragrance in poor soil—do not enrich it. It is sensitive to stagnant moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring in pots under cover at 20 °C, on the surface or barely covered: the tiny seeds need light. Transplant only after the last frosts, as it cannot tolerate any cold. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 25 cm apart, in a herb garden, border, or pot. A pot remains the best option: it allows you to bring it indoors before the frosts and keep it for several years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater moderately; it prefers dry conditions to excess water. No fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch the stems regularly to make the clump denser and delay flowering.\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 tips \u003cstrong\u003ejust before the flowers open\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the “shell” stage: this is when the fragrance is at its peak. It dries very well in bunches hung in the shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt forms a Mediterranean herb garden with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-thym-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003ethyme\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-dorigan-plante-aromatique-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eoregano\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003edrought-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts small pinkish-white flowers are frequently visited by bees and butterflies in midsummer—let part of the clump flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike oregano, it attracts many small short-tongued pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts mildness makes it suited to more delicate dishes than oregano: sauces, stuffings, vegetables, eggs, white meats, and Mediterranean dishes. Add it toward the end of cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, used in herbalism and infusions since antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDedicated to Aphrodite by the Greeks, marjoram was woven into wreaths for newlyweds. Its name may derive from \u003cem\u003emajor\u003c\/em\u003e, “greater,” referring to the long life it was believed to bring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few flower spikes bloom and dry completely on the plant, then rub them over a container: the seeds are extremely fine. Be careful, as it can cross-pollinate with oregano: isolate your seed plant. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose 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\u003eOregano’s gentle cousin, best kept in a pot from one year to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866960638285,"sku":"3760335361029","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/marjolaine-officinale-touffe-fleurie-fond-clair-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787593662"},{"product_id":"200-graines-de-radis-japonais-legumes-jardins-ancien-semences-paysannes","title":"Japanese Radish (Daikon) Seeds (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003elongipinnatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese radish, daikon, white winter radish, Chinese radish: its name literally means “large root” in Japanese, and it lives up to the name—up to 30 cm long. Unlike our small pink radishes, its flesh is mild, crisp, and barely spicy, making it suitable for a much wider range of uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge white root:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 30 cm long, with firm, crisp flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e much less spicy than spring radishes, it can be eaten raw or cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e sown in late summer, it makes good use of cleared beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e it keeps for several weeks in a cool place after harvest.\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 partial shade to full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, loose, deep, moist, and above all \u003cstrong\u003efree of stones\u003c\/strong\u003e—this is crucial given the length of its root. Stony or compacted soil produces forked roots. Avoid fresh manure, which causes the same problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in the ground from June to September, in groups spaced 25 cm apart, at a depth of 2 cm. Direct sowing is essential: it does not transplant well. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 one plant per group. Water regularly and evenly: alternating drought and watering makes the root hollow or spicy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate-summer sowing is preferable: sown too early in spring, it bolts before forming its root.\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, pulling gently after loosening the soil around it. The leaves can also be eaten, sautéed or used in soup.\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 deep root naturally loosens compacted soil: as green manure, it is even nicknamed the “soil-piercing fodder radish.” It is useful before a demanding crop. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/engrais-verts-comment-quand-pourquoi\"\u003egreen manures\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/types-de-sol-comment-les-ameliorer\"\u003eimproving your soil\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 taproot creates channels that aerate the soil deep down and make it easier for earthworms to move through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to flower, it produces white to lilac clusters that are highly visited by bees and hoverflies.\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 in salads, Japanese-style pickled, simmered in broths, or stir-fried in a wok. It is the basic ingredient in Japanese pickles and miso soups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave one plant in the ground over winter: it will set seed in spring and produce swollen siliques to harvest when dry. Be careful: \u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e plants cross-pollinate with one another, so isolate it from other radishes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for germination rates, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA generous fall vegetable that also works your soil deep down.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866962407757,"sku":"3760335361357","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/radis-daikon-racine-entiere-fanes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787522761"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-chicoree-sauvage-legumes-ancien-salade-semences-paysannes","title":"Wild Chicory Seeds (Cichorium intybus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild chicory, capuchin beard, bitter chicory, Christ's eye: this wayside plant owes its name “capuchin beard” to a forcing technique inherited from the 19th century, in which its roots were grown in darkness in cellars to produce tender white leaves in the middle of winter. Its pure blue flowers last only one morning each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e a multitude of remarkable blue flowers, from May to September, on tall, rigid stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitter leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e forming low rosettes, they add character to salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e its deep taproot enables it to withstand both drought and 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 ordinary, deep, preferably calcareous and well-drained — it grows spontaneously on embankments and wasteland, proof of its frugality. Its long taproot thrives in loose, deep soil; avoid compacted or waterlogged soils. No fertilization is necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place in spring, in rows, 1 cm deep. Its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well: avoid pots. Thin to 25–30 cm apart. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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\u003eUndemanding. Simple hoeing and watering during very dry periods are sufficient.\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 leaves as needed once they are sufficiently developed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor capuchin beard: pull up the roots at the beginning of winter, replant them close together in a box of sand, and place everything in darkness in a cellar at 10–15 °C. The blanched leaves, much less bitter, will be ready in 3 to 4 weeks.\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 deep root loosens the soil and brings minerals up from the lower layers, benefiting neighboring crops — such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/1500-graines-de-luzerne-plante-mellifere-engrais-vert-semences-paysannes\"\u003ealfalfa\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ethe best vegetable garden pairings\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 blue flowers are frequently visited by solitary bees and hoverflies over a long flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds feed seed-eating birds at the end of the season, especially goldfinches.\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 in salads for their characteristic bitterness, or blanched as capuchin beard. Its roasted root has traditionally been used as a coffee substitute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few stems go to seed: harvest the dry flower heads at the end of summer, then rub them between your fingers to release the seeds. Chicory also readily self-seeds in the garden. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment whatsoever. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRediscover a forgotten vegetable garden flavor with these wild chicory seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866964308301,"sku":"3760335361692","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chicoree-sauvage-rameau-fleuri-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787578583"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/collections\/collection-herbes-aromatiques-et-officinales-jardin-basilic-romarin-thym-menthe-lavande-camomille.png?v=1720087259","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/en\/collections\/graines-aromatiques-et-officinales\/semis-printemps.oembed","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}