{"title":"Leafy vegetable seeds","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTransform your garden into a green oasis with our leafy vegetable seeds. Crisp lettuce, nutrient-rich spinach, hardy kale… everything grows easily at home, in the ground or in pots. Ideal for homemade salads full of vitality and flavor. Grow freshness, harvest happiness every season!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"35-graines-dartichaut-potager-semences-paysannes-reproductibles","title":"Artichoke seeds (Cynara scolymus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCynara scolymus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtichoke, globe artichoke: what we eat is actually an unopened flower bud — left on the plant, it opens into a spectacular, immense blue-violet flower head, very similar to that of the thistle from which it descends. A plant that is both edible and remarkably ornamental, whose finely cut, silvery foliage deserves a place in flower beds just as much as in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajestic growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e large, deeply cut silver leaves, reaching up to 1.50 m in height and spreading just as wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e a clump produces for 4 to 5 years before needing to be renewed from rooted offsets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e an immense blue-violet flower head if a bud is allowed to open, lasting several weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy down to -10 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, provided it is protected from the wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, in a temperate climate and sheltered from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, fertile, loose and well-drained. This is a hungry plant that appreciates a generous addition of compost. Critical point: it is much more afraid of winter moisture than of cold — in heavy soil, plant it on a mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from February to March in pots at 18–20 °C, or directly in the ground after the last frosts, at a depth of 1 or 2 cm. Keep the soil moist without waterlogging it during growth. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with at least 1 metre between plants: they become very large. The first harvest generally takes place in the second year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil moist without waterlogging it. Mulch around the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn cold regions, mound soil around the base and cover the crown with a thick mulch before winter: this determines whether it survives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenew the planting every 4 to 5 years by taking rooted lateral offsets in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the heads with 10 cm of stem, before the scales begin to spread apart: after this stage, the choke develops and the heart becomes tough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the central head first; the smaller side heads will follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave one or two for flowering: the spectacle is worth the sacrifice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts imposing size makes it a good windbreak for shorter crops. At its base, sow \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/1000-graines-de-trefle-blanc-plante-tres-mellifere-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eclovers\u003c\/a\u003e, which will fix the nitrogen it needs. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet one or two heads flower: their immense blue-violet flower heads are among the most visited flowers in the vegetable garden, literally covered with bumblebees for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds then feed goldfinches, whose name says enough about their attachment to this family of plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeads cooked in water or steamed, hearts pan-fried or prepared à la barigoule; very young poivrade artichokes can be eaten raw with salt. Dried flowering heads make superb long-lasting bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a head flower fully and then form its tufted achenes, which should be harvested when dry. Note: seedlings produce variable plants — propagation by rooted offsets remains the reliable method for reproducing a good specimen. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA noble vegetable and a spectacular plant, equally at home in the vegetable garden and the flower bed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865912586573,"sku":"3760335362163","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/artichaut-tetes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788006013"},{"product_id":"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. 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 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 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-de-mache-verte-de-cambrai-jardin-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes","title":"Green lamb's lettuce from Cambrai seeds (Valerianella locusta)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eValerianella locusta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Cambrai lamb’s lettuce, corn salad, mâche, field salad, lamb’s lettuce: the latter name, “corn salad,” comes from its former habit of growing spontaneously in stubble fields after the harvest. It is the ultimate winter salad, growing when nothing else does — and one of the few plants content with barely worked soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter salad:\u003c\/strong\u003e harvested from October to March, when the vegetable garden is empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e withstands frost without protection and regrows after severe freezes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e delicate, slightly nutty taste and a characteristically tender texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndemanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e grows in lightly worked soil and 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 to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, moist, and above all \u003cstrong\u003efirm rather than worked\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is its great peculiarity: unlike most vegetables, it dislikes freshly dug soil and prefers ground left firm after a previous crop. No amendment needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from July to September for a winter harvest, broadcasting or in rows 20 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eFirm the soil\u003c\/strong\u003e after sowing — press it down firmly with the back of a rake or a board: this is the decisive step for good germination. Barely cover the seeds and keep them moist. 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 with a fine spray until germination, while late summer weather is still warm. After that, there is almost nothing to do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo thinning necessary: lamb’s lettuce is grown densely, as a carpet.\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 whole rosettes at ground level with a knife rather than pulling them up: the soil stays clean and washing is much quicker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest as needed: it keeps perfectly well in the ground all winter, even under snow.\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 after a summer crop on soil that has not been reworked, it makes useful use of a bed that would otherwise remain bare all winter. It grows well with winter \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-poireau-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eleeks\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/semis-potager-automne\"\u003eautumn sowing 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 carpet covers the soil throughout winter, protecting it from leaching, erosion, and frost — a real service to soil life during the harshest season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf left to flower in spring, its tiny pale blue flowers are visited by the year’s very first small pollinators.\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 with beetroot and walnuts — the classic combination of northern France. It can also be cooked like spinach or made into a velouté. Wash it carefully, as sand lodges in the center of the rosettes.\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 the following spring: leave a few rosettes to flower, then harvest the stems when the seeds turn brown, before they fall. Lamb’s lettuce also readily self-seeds from one year to the next. 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 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 salad that grows when nothing else does.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865921401165,"sku":"3760335361005","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/mache-verte-cambrai-rosette-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788268620"},{"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":"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":"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-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. 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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":"50-graines-de-bette-a-carde-melange-colore-poiree-legume-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Colorful Swiss Chard Mix Seeds (Beta vulgaris var. cicla)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecicla\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwiss chard, leaf beet, chard, perpetual spinach, stalk chard: botanically, it is the same species as beetroot, but selected for its leaves rather than its root. This colorful mix brings together red, yellow, orange, and white stalks—a vegetable that has as much place in a flower bed as in a vegetable garden row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulticolored stalks:\u003c\/strong\u003e red, yellow, orange, and white, glowing when backlit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo vegetables in one:\u003c\/strong\u003e the stalks can be cooked like asparagus, while the green leaf blades are prepared like spinach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery long harvest period:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaf by leaf, from spring until the first frosts, and sometimes beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and easy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates heat much better than spinach.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, moist, rich in organic matter, and well drained. It benefits from a generous application of compost, which produces wider, more tender stalks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow as soon as all risk of frost has passed, directly in the ground, 2 cm deep, in rows 40 cm apart. Like beetroot, each “seed” is a glomerule containing several seeds, so thinning is essential. 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 30 cm apart as soon as the plants have 4 leaves. Water regularly to keep the soil moist, especially during hot weather: this helps prevent premature bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch around the base. In mild regions, a simple winter fleece allows you to harvest all winter.\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, always leaving the center intact: the plant will regrow and produce for months. Never cut down the entire clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest young leaves, which are more tender, rather than waiting until they become enormous.\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, carrots, radishes, and beans. Avoid planting it near \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-betterave-rouge-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ebeetroot\u003c\/a\u003e, its close relative, with which it shares the same pests. 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\u003eIts broad, persistent foliage covers the soil for much of the year, protecting it from drying out and providing shelter for ground beetles and beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts long presence in the vegetable garden maintains plant cover late in the season, when most rows are empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate the stalks from the leaves: prepare the stalks with béchamel sauce or in a gratin, and sauté the leaves with garlic or use them in a savory pie. Young leaves can be eaten raw in salads. 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\u003eAs a biennial, it produces seeds in its second year: leave one plant in the ground over winter, and the following spring it will produce long flower stalks whose seeds can be harvested when dry. Be careful, as it can cross-pollinate with beetroot: isolate your seed plant. 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 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\u003eTwo vegetables in one, with colors that brighten the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865927430477,"sku":"3760335360237","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/bette-carde-coloree-feuilles-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788219473"},{"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-chou-mizuna-salade-legumes-semences-paysannes-reproductibles","title":"Mizuna Cabbage Seeds (Brassica rapa var. japonica)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ejaponica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMizuna, Japanese mustard, mizuna cabbage, kyona: its name literally means “water vegetable” in Japanese, referring to its traditional cultivation in the flooded rice paddies of the Kyoto region. Its finely cut leaves, almost lace-like, add a gentle mustard note and a unique texture to winter salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrilly foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e finely cut leaves forming a dense clump, highly decorative in salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle mustard flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e a mild spiciness, much less pronounced than that of arugula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates temperatures down to -12 °C, making it a true winter salad green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e harvest approximately 6 weeks after sowing.\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. It is \u003cstrong\u003esensitive to heat\u003c\/strong\u003e, which causes premature bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist and well drained. It is undemanding and thrives in any type of garden soil, but consistent soil moisture remains essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place at a depth of 1 cm. From May for a summer harvest, but especially \u003cstrong\u003eat the end of summer (late August)\u003c\/strong\u003e for a winter harvest — this is when it performs best. 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 20 cm apart to allow the clump to develop. Water regularly and mulch to keep the soil moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn insect-proof mesh protects it from flea beetles, which are very fond of young brassicas.\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 leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e as needed, leaving the center intact: the clump regrows and produces for months. This is a cut-and-come-again salad green, not one to pull up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest young leaves for salads and larger leaves for cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts fast growth makes it a good late-season catch crop. Like all cabbages, it benefits from growing near strongly scented herbs such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-chou-chinois-tatsoi-legumes-ancien-semences-paysannes\"\u003etatsoi\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/semis-potager-automne\"\u003eautumn sowing in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts winter presence maintains plant cover when the vegetable garden is bare, protecting the soil and microfauna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to flower in spring, it produces clusters of highly nectar-rich yellow flowers, valuable to the first bees.\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 eaten raw in salads, alone or mixed — their fine texture creates the visual effect. Larger leaves can be stir-fried in a wok, added to miso soup or Japanese broths at the end of cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow one plant to go to seed in spring: it forms long siliques, which should be harvested when brown and dry. Be aware that \u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e varieties cross easily with one another (turnips, pak choi, tatsoi): 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 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 Japanese winter salad green, lace-like and effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866933768525,"sku":"3760335362187","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chou-mizuna-feuilles-dentelees-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787518797"},{"product_id":"200-graines-de-chou-chinois-tatsoi-legumes-ancien-semences-paysannes","title":"Tatsoi Chinese Cabbage Seeds (Brassica rapa var. rosularis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003erosularis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTatsoi cabbage, spoon cabbage, flat Chinese cabbage, pak choi rosette: its distinctive feature is striking — it grows in a perfectly flat rosette, hugging the ground like a green star, with round, spoon-shaped leaves arranged in a spiral. It is also one of the hardiest leafy vegetables there is, capable of regrowing after temperatures as low as -10 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative flat rosette:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark green, round, spoon-shaped leaves arranged like a star close to the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e mild and slightly mustardy, excellent raw or stir-fried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates frost and can be harvested in midwinter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 8 weeks from sowing to 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 sunny, but it dislikes warm conditions — favor the cooler seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, well-aerated, and kept \u003cstrong\u003emoist\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add well-rotted organic fertilizer when preparing the soil. The critical point: the soil must never dry out, otherwise it will bolt immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place, 1 cm deep. The soil must be warmed for germination, but the crop should grow in cool conditions: therefore favor \u003cstrong\u003elate-summer sowings (August–September)\u003c\/strong\u003e for an autumn and winter harvest, or sow in very early spring. 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 20 cm apart — the rosette needs room to spread out flat. Water regularly and mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn insect-proof mesh effectively protects it from flea beetles, which pepper young leaves with holes.\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 outer leaves as needed, leaving the center to keep growing, or cut the entire rosette at the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: leaves harvested after a light frost are noticeably milder and sweeter.\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 all cabbages, it enjoys the company of strongly scented herbs that deter cabbage white butterflies: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarigold\u003c\/a\u003e. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-chou-chinois-pak-choi-legumes-ancien-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003epak choi\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\u003eIts ground-hugging rosette forms a dense ground cover that protects the soil throughout winter, when the vegetable garden would otherwise be bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to flower in spring, it produces clusters of highly nectar-rich yellow flowers, valuable during this transitional season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung leaves raw in salads, where their spoon shape looks attractive; larger leaves stir-fried in a wok, added to soups, or used in broths. Add them right at the end of cooking, as they cook in just a few seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet one plant go to seed in spring: it forms long pods that should be harvested when brown and dry. Be careful: \u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e varieties cross easily with one another (turnips, pak choi, mizuna), so isolate your seed plant. 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 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 green star close to the ground, ready to harvest in midwinter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866934096205,"sku":"3760335362156","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chou-tatsoi-rosette-plate-feuilles-cuillere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787518342"},{"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":"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":"150-graines-de-laitue-iceberg-salade-potagere-semences-paysannes","title":"Iceberg Lettuce Seeds (Lactuca sativa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecapitata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIceberg lettuce, crisp lettuce, American head lettuce: its name comes from railway transport in the 1920s, when Californian railcars shipped it under mounds of crushed ice—railway workers said they could see “icebergs” arriving. Its dense head and exceptional crispness have made it the most widely cultivated lettuce in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery compact head:\u003c\/strong\u003e tightly packed, fleshy leaves forming a dense, firm ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched crispness:\u003c\/strong\u003e no other lettuce holds up so well when you bite into it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e it stays crisp for several days in the refrigerator, whereas butterhead lettuces wilt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood heat tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e more tolerant than most lettuces, though not completely unaffected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny in spring and autumn, partial shade in midsummer. It tolerates heat better than other lettuces, but spring and autumn crops remain the safest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, loose, well-drained, and lightly amended with compost. The soil must remain consistently cool: even brief drying triggers bolting and causes bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow barely covered, as the seeds need light to germinate. Stagger sowings from March to August, every two weeks. Warning: above 25°C, lettuce seeds enter dormancy and will no longer germinate—sow in the shade or at the end of the day during hot weather. 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 at 4 or 5 leaves, spacing plants 30 to 35 cm apart—it needs more room than other lettuces to form its head. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not bury the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, as this may cause rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly at the base, in the morning, without wetting the foliage. Mulch to maintain soil moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly hoe between the rows.\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 head feels very firm in your hand, cutting it at ground level. A head left too long becomes soft at the core and bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: it stores remarkably well, unwashed and wrapped in a damp cloth at the bottom of the refrigerator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt fits very well into companion planting, especially with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, radishes, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-poireau-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eleeks\u003c\/a\u003e. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-de-laitue-batavia-legumes-ancien-salade-semences-paysannes\"\u003eBatavia lettuce\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 bolt at the end of the season: its small yellow flowers attract hoverflies and solitary bees, while its seeds feed goldfinches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts rapid growth helps keep the soil covered between two main crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in salads, but especially in burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and tacos, where its crispness and firmness make all the difference. Finely shredded, it also pairs very well with Asian dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet one healthy plant bolt: it produces a tall flower stalk followed by achenes with tufts, which should be harvested as they reach maturity over time. Tip for Iceberg: because its head is very dense, cut a cross into the top to help the flower stalk emerge. Lettuce is self-pollinating, so cross-pollination is rare. 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 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 crispiest lettuce, the one that holds up in a burger.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866937831757,"sku":"3760335362064","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/laitue-iceberg-lactuca-sativa-pomme-feuilles-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787500923"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-chicoree-a-feuilles-rouges-salade-potagere-semences-paysannes","title":"Red-leaf Chicory Seeds (Cichorium intybus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed-leaf chicory, radicchio, red Verona chicory, Treviso: cultivated since antiquity — Theophrastus had already mentioned it in the 4th century BCE — it was selected in northern Italy for its purple leaves veined with white. Its pronounced bitterness and striking color make it a distinctive salad, reaching its full potential in the late season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple-red leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e crisp and veined with white, creating a spectacular effect in salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePronounced bitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e a generous flavor that mellows in cold weather and with cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and resilient:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates cold well and can be harvested late in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoors, under a cold frame or tunnel, in a nursery bed, directly in place, or in a pot.\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 rich, deep, and well-drained. Its taproot benefits from deeply worked soil; avoid stagnant water, which causes the heart to rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from May to July, preferably directly in place — its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well. Sow 1 cm deep, in rows spaced 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\u003eThin to 25–30 cm apart. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe step that brings out the color:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is the autumn cold that triggers the intensification of the red color. Do not worry if the leaves remain greenish in summer — they will turn purple with the first cool weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest late, after the first light frosts: they soften the bitterness and intensify the color. Cut the head at the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo reduce the bitterness before harvesting, tie the leaves together or cover the plant with an opaque pot for two weeks.\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 in summer, it makes good use of a bed freed by an early crop. It grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-poireau-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eleeks\u003c\/a\u003e. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-de-chicoree-sauvage-di-castelfranco-semences-paysannes\"\u003eDi Castelfranco chicory\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\u003eIts presence in the late season maintains plant cover where the soil would otherwise be bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to flower in its second year, it produces the characteristic blue flowers of chicories, which are heavily visited by solitary bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in salads, where its color and crunch make the biggest impact; grilled on a plancha, in risotto, or braised with a splash of balsamic vinegar and a little honey, which perfectly balance its bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave one plant to overwinter: it will produce blue flowers the following spring, then form achenes to harvest when dry. Be aware that chicories cross readily with one another: isolate your seed plant. 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 restore gardeners' ability to reseed, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive salad whose color intensifies in the cold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866938749261,"sku":"3760335362071","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chicoree-feuilles-rouges-pommes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787576548"},{"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":"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":"20-graines-de-rhubarbe-legume-vivace-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Rhubarb Seeds (Rheum rhabarbarum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRheum rhabarbarum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhubarb, garden rhubarb: halfway between a vegetable and a fruit, it is one of the few plants of which only the petiole is eaten—not the leaf, root, or flower stalk. An exceptionally hardy perennial that, once established, produces for ten to fifteen years while requiring almost nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTangy petioles:\u003c\/strong\u003e these are the red or green “stalks” that are cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery long-lived perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single plant produces for 10 to 15 years, with increasingly generous clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates temperatures down to -20 °C, but suffers in very hot weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpressive growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e its immense crinkled leaves also make it a highly decorative plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions — read carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhubarb leaves are toxic and must never be eaten\u003c\/strong\u003e, either raw or cooked: their high oxalic acid content causes digestive and kidney problems. Only the \u003cstrong\u003epetioles\u003c\/strong\u003e, once the leaves have been cut off and discarded, are edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not compost large quantities of leaves in compost intended for the vegetable garden, and keep them out of reach of livestock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop harvesting at the end of June: the oxalic acid concentration in the petioles increases late in the season, and the plant needs to replenish its reserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably partial shade—it does not like high temperatures and thrives better in cool conditions than in scorching full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, cool, rich, and well-drained, enriched with organic matter. This is a very nutrient-hungry plant: a generous addition of compost at planting and every autumn makes all the difference. However, it dislikes standing water, which causes the crown to rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e soak the seeds overnight in lukewarm water, or apply \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e for more uniform germination. Sow in spring in pots, 1 cm deep. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant in spring or autumn, allowing at least 1 square metre per plant: the clump becomes substantial. Choose the location carefully, as it will remain there for more than ten years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn pots, place it in a warm, sheltered spot (greenhouse, conservatory) until spring is well established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during dry periods, without overwatering. Mulch generously around the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut off the flower stalk as soon as it appears: it exhausts the crown at the expense of the petioles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide the clump every 5 to 6 years to rejuvenate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not harvest anything the first year, and only lightly in the second. After that, \u003cstrong\u003epull\u003c\/strong\u003e the petioles by twisting them at the base rather than cutting them: healing is better and the crown is less exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever harvest more than half of a plant’s petioles at one time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts large size and need for cool conditions make it well suited to the edge of the vegetable garden, alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/30-graines-dangelique-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003egarden angelica\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-liveche-levisticum-officinale-celeri-perpetuel\"\u003elovage\u003c\/a\u003e, other substantial perennials. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-vivaces-comestibles\"\u003eour edible perennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts immense leaves cover the soil, protect it from drying out, and shelter ground beetles and other beneficial insects close to the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you allow a flower stalk to bloom on a well-established plant, its immense cream-coloured panicle will be heavily visited by bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetioles in compotes, jams, pies, and crumbles, or as a tangy accompaniment to meat and oily fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExceptionally allow a flower stalk to grow on a well-established plant, then harvest the winged seeds once they are brown and dry. Note: seedlings produce variable plants; dividing the crown remains the most reliable method for reproducing a good variety. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to restore gardeners’ ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant once, harvest for fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866963489101,"sku":"3760335361395","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/rhubarbe-petioles-recoltes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787512844"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-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"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-chicoree-sauvage-di-castelfranco-semences-paysannes","title":"Di Castelfranco Wild Chicory Seeds (Cichorium intybus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastelfranco chicory, variegated Castelfranco radicchio, Castelfranco rose: originally from Veneto, this Italian variety is nicknamed “the edible flower.” Its open head, creamy white marbled with red and violet, does indeed resemble a blooming rose—and its colors only fully reveal themselves after the first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e creamy white, streaked and marbled with red and light violet, forming a round, open head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e harvested at the end of the season, when the vegetable garden has emptied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery cold-hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it remains vigorous through frosts, which even improve its appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate bitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e milder than other radicchios, it is excellent raw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, loose, cool and well drained. It does not need very rich soil, but its long taproot benefits from deeply worked earth. Avoid standing water, which causes the heart to rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from May to September, directly in place—its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well. Sow 1 cm deep, in rows spaced 30 cm apart. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 25–30 cm apart. Water regularly to keep the soil cool, without excess standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe step that reveals the variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e two to three weeks before harvesting, tie the outer leaves together or cover the head with an opaque pot. Deprived of light, the inner leaves blanch, lose their bitterness and reveal their red and violet marbling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest late, after the first light frosts: they soften the bitterness and intensify the colors. Cut the head at the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plants can remain in the ground for much of the winter, protected with fleece in case of severe frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSown in late summer, it usefully occupies a bed freed by an early crop. It grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-poireau-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eleeks\u003c\/a\u003e. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-de-chicoree-sauvage-legumes-ancien-salade-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewild chicory\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\u003eIts winter presence maintains plant cover where the soil would otherwise be bare, protecting the soil and microfauna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to flower in its second year, it produces the characteristic blue flowers of chicories, which are frequently visited by solitary bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in salads, where its marbling creates a striking effect; grilled or pan-fried in the Italian style, in risotto, or braised with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar to balance its bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave one plant to overwinter: it will produce blue flowers the following spring, then form achenes that can be harvested when dry. Caution: chicories cross easily with one another, so isolate your seed plant. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most beautiful winter salad, harvested when the vegetable garden has fallen silent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866967388493,"sku":"3760335361685","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chicoree-di-castelfranco-pommes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787580090"},{"product_id":"1000-graines-d-ortie-sauvage-plante-amie-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes","title":"Wild Nettle Seeds (Urtica dioica)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUrtica dioica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStinging nettle, common nettle, dioecious nettle, burning nettle: the garden’s least-loved plant is actually one of its most useful. Its stinging hairs are tiny silica bulbs that break on contact—a remarkable defense mechanism that does not prevent it from being cooked or turned into the best free fertilizer for 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\u003eHardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e a herbaceous plant native to Eurasia, it forms long-lasting colonies through its rhizomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple use:\u003c\/strong\u003e vegetable, liquid fertilizer, and biodiversity refuge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich in nitrogen:\u003c\/strong\u003e its fermented nettle tea is a natural fertilizer well known to gardeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery easy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it grows on its own; just give it a corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts stinging hairs cause itching on contact: wear gloves and long sleeves when harvesting and handling it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking, drying, or simply rolling it with a rolling pin completely destroys its stinging power—once cooked, it no longer stings at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003espreading\u003c\/strong\u003e: its rhizomes quickly colonize an area. Give it a defined corner rather than a place among your crops.\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 rich in organic matter, deep, moist, and well drained. Nettle is a \u003cstrong\u003enitrophilous\u003c\/strong\u003e plant: it seeks nitrogen-rich soils, which explains why it grows spontaneously near compost heaps and old manure piles. Its spontaneous presence is also a good indicator of fertility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring, on the surface or barely covered: its tiny seeds need light. Keep moist until germination. It grows equally well in the ground or in a planter, which helps contain it. 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, other than keeping it contained. Water during dry periods if you want a regular production of tender leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the clump back after each harvest: it will produce new, more tender 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\u003ePick the \u003cstrong\u003eyoung shoot tips\u003c\/strong\u003e, the first four to six leaves, in spring and after each cutting-back. Avoid older leaves and plants that have gone to seed, as they are more fibrous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor fermented nettle tea: steep 1 kg of fresh leaves in 10 liters of water for one to two weeks, stirring every day, then strain. Diluted to 10%, use it to water around the base of hungry crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted along an edge or near the compost, it accelerates decomposition and provides the raw material for fermented nettle tea. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/le-compostage-nourrir-le-sol\"\u003ecomposting\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable combinations in the garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is the \u003cstrong\u003eexclusive host plant\u003c\/strong\u003e for the caterpillars of several of our most beautiful butterflies: Peacock, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell, and Map. Without nettles, there are no such butterflies—a patch of nettles at the back of the garden is the most effective thing we can do for them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt also shelters specialized aphids and therefore ladybirds, serving as a reservoir for beneficial insects in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung leaves cooked like spinach, in soup, quiche, pesto, or gnocchi—cooking removes all stinging power. Use as a fertilizer in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional medicinal plant, listed in the French Pharmacopoeia. 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 nettles are dioecious, both male and female plants are needed to produce seeds. Let the hanging clusters on the female plants turn brown, then shake them over a container—with 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 living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe least-loved plant that nourishes your plants, your butterflies, and your soups.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866974433613,"sku":"3760335361166","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/ortie-sauvage-urtica-dioica-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787410638"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-chou-cabus-legumes-ancien-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Cabbage Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecapitata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite cabbage, headed cabbage, smooth-headed cabbage, quintal cabbage: this is cabbage par excellence, the one from which sauerkraut and all traditional country stews are made. Its smooth, tightly packed leaves form a dense head that keeps for months—and its exceptional hardiness, down to -15 °C and below, once made it the food security of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth, dense head:\u003c\/strong\u003e tightly packed leaves, white to pale green, very crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates -15 °C and below without protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost continuous cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e staggered sowings from February to September, depending on the region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage vegetable:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the oldest crops cultivated in Europe, and one of the simplest.\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 the North, partial shade in the South.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, cool, rich and slightly alkaline. Add well-rotted manure and mature compost in the autumn before cultivation—cabbage is a heavy feeder, but does not appreciate fresh organic matter at planting time. Avoid growing it where a brassica has grown during the previous three years, because of clubroot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from February under cover, then in a nursery from March to June, or from mid-August to September for spring harvests. Sow 1 cm deep. 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 at the 5- or 6-leaf stage, spacing plants 50 to 60 cm apart. Bury up to the first leaves and earth up the base: the head becomes heavy and the plant may topple.\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, as cabbage is sensitive to drought. Mulch generously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn insect-proof net installed at planting effectively prevents cabbage white butterflies and cabbage flies, without any treatment.\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 head feels firm to the touch, as needed. Cut close to the base while leaving the stalk in the ground: it often produces small edible shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHung by the root in a cool, well-ventilated cellar, it keeps throughout the winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial associations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt appreciates strongly scented herbs that deter cabbage white butterflies: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-dhysope-officinale-hyssopus-officinalis\"\u003ehyssop\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarigold\u003c\/a\u003e. 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\u003eIts presence through winter maintains plant cover where the soil would otherwise be bare, protecting the soil and sheltering ground beetles and beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf left to flower in its second year, it produces highly nectar-rich yellow clusters, valuable in very early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn sauerkraut, stews, raw cabbage salad, stuffed or braised. 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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 sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabbage for stews and sauerkraut, indestructible in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866975056205,"sku":"3760335360565","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chou-cabus-pomme-lisse-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787875931"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-laitue-romaine-jardin-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes","title":"Romaine Lettuce Seeds (Lactuca sativa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003elongifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomaine lettuce, Brussels endive, ribbed lettuce, green market-garden romaine: this is the oldest cultivated lettuce, known to the Egyptians and later brought to Rome, hence its name. Its upright habit and broad, crisp central ribs make it a salad apart — it alone makes a true Caesar salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e elongated leaves forming a tall head, with a broad, crisp central rib.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e firm, crunchy ribs and tender leaf blade — two pleasures in a single leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e the oldest cultivated lettuce, valued by market gardeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoors, under a cold frame or in a polytunnel depending on the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun for the first spring sowings, \u003cstrong\u003epartial shade in summer\u003c\/strong\u003e: like all lettuces, heat and long days trigger bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, loose, humus-rich and well-drained, enriched with compost. Consistent soil moisture is crucial: drying out causes lettuce to bolt and become bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow barely covered, as the seeds need light to germinate. From March to May, sow successively every two weeks, then sow again at the end of summer. Warning: above 25 °C, lettuce seeds enter dormancy and no longer germinate — sow in the shade or at the end of the day in hot weather. 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 at the 4- or 5-leaf stage, spacing plants 30 cm apart, \u003cstrong\u003ewithout burying the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: this is the main cause of rot in young lettuces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly at the base in the morning, without wetting the foliage. Mulch to retain moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe market gardeners' tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e about ten days before harvesting, tie the leaves together with a soft tie. Deprived of light, the heart blanches, becomes more tender and loses its bitterness.\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 head at ground level when it is well formed and firm. Do not wait: as soon as the center rises, bolting has begun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the stem base in the ground; it often produces a few tender regrowths.\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 rapid growth makes it a good intercrop. It grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, radishes, strawberries and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-poireau-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eleeks\u003c\/a\u003e. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-laitue-sucrine-legume-ancien-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003esugarloaf lettuce\u003c\/a\u003e, its miniature cousin, 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\u003eLet one plant bolt at the end of the season: its small yellow flowers attract hoverflies and solitary bees, while its seeds feed goldfinches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts rapid growth helps keep the soil covered between two main crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaesar salad owes everything to it: its crisp ribs hold the dressing without collapsing. It is also excellent grilled on a plancha, cut in half — a surprising preparation that works very well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet one fine plant bolt: it produces a tall flower stalk followed by achenes with feathery pappuses, which should be harvested as they reach maturity in stages. As lettuce is self-pollinating, cross-pollination is rare — an ideal species for beginners in seed production. 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 Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Caesar lettuce, the oldest and crunchiest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866975383885,"sku":"3760335360954","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/laitue-romaine-pomme-dressee-coupe-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787592910"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-chou-de-bruxelles-sanda-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Sanda Brussels Sprouts Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003egemmifera\u003c\/em\u003e “Sanda”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanda Brussels sprout, sprout cabbage, rosette cabbage: its small heads are not fruits but axillary buds, one at each leaf axil along the stem. An improvement on the Rosny variety, Sanda is mid-season, highly cold-resistant, and produces 20 to 75 small sprouts per plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery productive:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 75 sprouts per plant, with relatively clustered maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium-tall growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e easier to support than tall varieties, with purple petioles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e tightly packed and solid, they store well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly cold-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e it can be harvested in the middle of winter, when the vegetable garden is dormant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, moist, rich, and above all \u003cstrong\u003ewell-settled\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the particularity of Brussels sprouts: in soil that is too loose or too nitrogen-rich, the heads remain loose and “leafy” instead of tightening. Avoid fresh manure; use compost applied the previous autumn instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from April to May in a nursery, 1 cm deep. The growing cycle is long: sow early for a winter 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\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant at the 5- or 6-leaf stage, spacing plants 60 to 70 cm apart. Bury them up to the first leaves, earth up, and \u003cstrong\u003efirmly press down the soil around the base\u003c\/strong\u003e — a poorly anchored plant will topple under its own weight and produce poorly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during growth. An insect-proof mesh installed at planting time prevents cabbage white butterflies and cabbage flies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd-of-season tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e pinch out the plant’s growing tip in October. The sap will then be redirected to the heads, which will enlarge and tighten within a few weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest in late autumn and throughout winter, in several batches, \u003cstrong\u003estarting with the sprouts at the bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are more advanced. Detach them with a twisting motion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf possible, wait for the first frosts: the cold converts starch into sugars and noticeably mellows their flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt appreciates strong-smelling aromatic plants that deter cabbage white butterflies: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-dhysope-officinale-hyssopus-officinalis\"\u003ehyssop\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarigold\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable companion planting in the garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts long presence in the vegetable garden, from spring to the end of winter, maintains permanent plant cover that protects the soil and shelters beneficial organisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf left to flower in its second year, it produces highly nectar-rich yellow clusters, valuable at the very beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam, then sauté in a pan with bacon or hazelnuts; roast in the oven, halved; or finely slice raw into a salad. Avoid lengthy boiling, which is responsible for their poor reputation.\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: leave one plant in the ground after harvesting, and it will flower in spring. Harvest the brown, dry pods. Be aware that \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e varieties cross very easily with one another: 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 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\u003eUp to 75 small sprouts per plant, harvested in the middle of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866976039245,"sku":"3760335360589","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chou-de-bruxelles-sanda-tige-entiere-bourgeons-axillaires-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787901139"},{"product_id":"200-graines-de-laitue-de-printemps-jardin-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes","title":"Spring Lettuce Seeds (Lactuca sativa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring lettuce, spring butterhead lettuce, early butter lettuce: this is the salad of the first fine days, selected to germinate and form heads in still-cool temperatures. Its tender head and supple leaves make it the first fresh salad of the year, arriving before all the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e it forms a head early, when other lettuces are only just getting started.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTender leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e supple and delicate, with a mild, refined flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates the low temperatures of the beginning of the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoors, under a cold frame, or in a tunnel to gain a few more weeks.\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 — at the beginning of the season, it needs all the available light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, loose, rich in humus, and well drained, enriched with compost. Constant soil moisture remains crucial, even in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow barely covered, as the seeds need light to germinate. \u003cstrong\u003eFrom February to mid-May\u003c\/strong\u003e, sowing every two weeks. Under a cold frame or tunnel in February–March, then outdoors. 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 at the 4- or 5-leaf stage, spacing plants 25 to 30 cm apart, \u003cstrong\u003ewithout burying the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: this is the main cause of rot in young lettuces, especially in spring when the soil remains damp.\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 at the base in the morning, without wetting the foliage — moisture on the leaves encourages downy mildew in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoe lightly to warm and aerate the soil between the rows.\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 head at ground level as soon as it is well formed. Do not delay: as the days lengthen, bolting comes quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the base in the ground; it often produces a few tender regrowths.\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 earliness makes it an excellent intercrop between slower-starting vegetables, such as cabbages or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-poireau-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eleeks\u003c\/a\u003e. It grows well with radishes and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-laitue-merveille-des-4-saisons-legumes-ancien-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMerveille des Quatre Saisons lettuce\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/semis-avril-potager\"\u003eApril sowings 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 bolt at the end of its cycle: its small yellow flowers attract hoverflies and solitary bees, at a time when resources are still limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts early cultivation helps cover the soil from the beginning of spring, when the vegetable garden is still largely 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, its tenderness needs only a simple vinaigrette. Its supple leaves are also excellent in spring veloutés and petits pois à la française.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a healthy plant bolt: it produces a flowering stalk, followed by achenes with tufts, which should be harvested as they reach maturity at different times. Since lettuce is self-pollinating, cross-pollination is rare — an ideal species for beginners in seed production. 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, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully 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\u003eThe first fresh salad of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866976858445,"sku":"3760335360930","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/laitue-de-printemps-pomme-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787520227"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-laitue-batavia-legumes-ancien-salade-semences-paysannes","title":"Batavia Lettuce Seeds (Lactuca sativa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecapitata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatavia lettuce, blonde Batavia, crisphead lettuce: halfway between butterhead lettuce and loose-leaf lettuce, it forms a loose head with wavy, blistered leaves. Its greatest asset can be summed up in one word: crunch. Where butterhead lettuces are soft and melting, Batavia lettuce holds its texture when bitten into and stands up better to dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrunchy foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e thick, wavy and blistered leaves with a characteristically firm texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e a reliable choice for the vegetable garden, valued for its tenderness and good texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds its shape on the plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e it does not immediately wilt once dressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoors, under a cold frame or in a polytunnel, depending on the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun for the first spring sowings, \u003cstrong\u003epartial shade in summer\u003c\/strong\u003e: like all lettuces, heat and long days trigger bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in humus, cool and well drained. If your soil is heavy, lighten it with sand and compost. The soil must remain consistently moist: drying out causes lettuce to bolt and become bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow barely covered, as the seeds need light to germinate. From March to May, sow directly in the ground every two weeks to stagger the harvest. Warning: above 25 °C, lettuce seeds enter dormancy and will no longer germinate — sow in the shade or at the end of the day in very hot weather. 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 at the 4- or 5-leaf stage, spacing plants 30 cm apart, \u003cstrong\u003ewithout burying the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: this is the main cause of rot in young lettuces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly at the base, in the morning, without wetting the foliage. Mulch to retain moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly hoe between the rows to aerate the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the head at ground level as soon as it is well formed. Do not wait: as soon as the centre begins to rise, bolting has begun and bitterness sets in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the stump in the ground: it often produces a few tender shoots to harvest.\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 rapid growth makes it an excellent intercrop between slower-growing vegetables. It grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, radishes, strawberries and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-poireau-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eleeks\u003c\/a\u003e. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-laitue-merveille-des-4-saisons-legumes-ancien-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMerveille des Quatre Saisons lettuce\u003c\/a\u003e and \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 bolt at the end of the season: its small yellow flowers attract hoverflies and solitary bees, while its seeds feed goldfinches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts rapid growth helps keep the soil covered between two main crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in salads, where its crunch makes all the difference, or in burgers and sandwiches — it holds up much better than butterhead lettuce. The outer leaves can be braised or used in a velouté.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a healthy plant bolt: it produces a tall flower stalk followed by tufted achenes, which should be harvested as they reach maturity in stages. As lettuce is self-pollinating, cross-pollination is rare — making it an ideal species for beginners in seed production. 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 Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them, without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crunchy lettuce, the one that holds its own in the salad bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866977120589,"sku":"3760335360923","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/laitue-batavia-pomme-entiere-coupe-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787592087"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-chou-chinois-pak-choi-legumes-ancien-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Pak Choi Chinese Cabbage Seeds (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003echinensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePak choi, bok choy, Chinese cabbage, white-stemmed cabbage, spoon cabbage: cultivated in China for more than fifteen hundred years, it does not form a head like our European cabbages but a rosette of white, fleshy, crunchy stalks topped with dark green leaves. Two textures in a single vegetable, and growth so fast that it can be harvested in just a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e crunchy white stalks and tender leaves, to be used differently in cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery rapid growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 8 weeks from sowing to harvest, ideal for filling a bed that has just been cleared.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e milder and less sulfurous than European cabbages, excellent both raw and cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, but it dislikes hot conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, well-aerated, deep, and above all kept cool in summer. Adding well-decomposed organic manure during preparation is genuinely beneficial. The critical point: the soil must never dry out, otherwise it will bolt immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place, as its roots do not tolerate transplanting well. The soil must be warm for germination, but the crop should grow in cool conditions: therefore, favor late-summer sowings (August–September) rather than midsummer sowings. 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 25 cm. Water regularly and generously, and mulch: this is the key to preventing premature bolting, the main cause of failure with this crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn insect-proof mesh effectively protects it from flea beetles, which pepper young leaves 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\u003eHarvest the entire rosette by cutting it at the crown, or pick the outer leaves as needed to extend production.\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 all cabbages, it appreciates the company of strongly scented herbs that distract cabbage white butterflies: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-dhysope-officinale-hyssopus-officinalis\"\u003ehyssop\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarigold\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\u003eIf allowed to flower, it produces clusters of highly nectar-rich yellow flowers that are valuable to bees in early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts rapid growth makes it a good temporary ground cover that protects the soil 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\u003eStir-fried in a wok, in soup, braised, or eaten raw in salads when young. Cooking tip: add the white stalks first and the leaves right at the end; they cook much faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow one plant to go to seed in spring: it forms long siliques, which should be harvested when brown and dry. Note that \u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e varieties cross readily with one another (turnips, Chinese cabbages): isolate your seed plant. 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 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 sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fast-growing, crunchy, delicate vegetable, ideal for late-summer sowings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866979840333,"sku":"3760335360572","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/pak-choi-rosettes-cotes-blanches-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787900653"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-laitue-sucrine-legume-ancien-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Sucrine Lettuce Seeds (Lactuca sativa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003elongifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar lettuce, little romaine, Bordeaux sugar lettuce: this is a miniature romaine, denser and milder. Its name does not mislead—it is the sweetest of lettuces, without the bitterness that can sometimes be found in others. 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It tolerates heat better than other lettuces, though it is not completely unaffected by it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, loose, rich in humus, and well drained. Consistent soil moisture remains essential: drying out causes the lettuce to bolt and develops bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow barely covered, as the seeds need light to germinate. In a nursery, directly in the ground, or in a pot, from March to August, staggering sowings every two weeks. Warning: above 25 °C, lettuce seeds enter dormancy and no longer germinate—sow in the shade or at the end of the day during hot weather. 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 at 4 or 5 leaves, spacing plants only 20 cm apart—its small size allows it to be planted more closely than other lettuces, a real advantage in a small vegetable garden or container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not bury the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, as this may cause rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly at the base in the morning, without wetting the foliage. Mulch to retain moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the entire head at ground level as soon as it is well formed—it is generally eaten all at once, which is its main advantage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the stump in the ground: it often produces a few tender regrowths.\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 compact size makes it an excellent intercrop, even in small spaces. It grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, radishes, and strawberries. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-de-laitue-romaine-jardin-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes\"\u003eromaine lettuce\u003c\/a\u003e, of which it is the miniature version, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden combinations\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet one plant bolt at the end of the season: its small yellow flowers attract hoverflies and solitary bees, while its seeds feed goldfinches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts rapid growth helps keep the soil covered between two main crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in salads, its mildness needs nothing more than a simple drizzle of oil. It is also excellent halved and grilled on a plancha, or braised whole as a side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a strong plant bolt: it produces a flowering stalk followed by tufted achenes, which should be harvested as they mature successively. Since lettuce is self-pollinating, cross-pollination is rare—making it an ideal species for beginners in seed production. 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 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 mildest of lettuces, in an individual size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866980659533,"sku":"3760335360961","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/laitue-sucrine-lactuca-sativa-pommes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787397916"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-chou-rouge-plantes-jardins-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes","title":"Red Cabbage Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecapitata\u003c\/em\u003e f. \u003cem\u003erubra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed cabbage, red-headed cabbage, red ballhead cabbage: its color comes from anthocyanins, pigments with the particular ability to react like a pH indicator. Add vinegar during cooking and it stays bright red; without acid, it turns an unappetizing blue-violet. A small chemistry lesson that explains why traditional recipes always add an apple or a splash of vinegar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense, colorful head:\u003c\/strong\u003e tightly packed purple leaves, very crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e it keeps for several months in a cellar after harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates cold well and is harvested late in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw or cooked:\u003c\/strong\u003e finely sliced in salads or slowly braised, it has two distinctly different lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, cool, rich, and well supplied with organic matter. Like all cabbages, it is a heavy feeder: a generous addition of well-rotted compost benefits it. Avoid growing it where another brassica has grown during the previous three years, because of clubroot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from March to June — under a cold frame in March–April, or outdoors from May to June — at a depth of 1 cm, in a nursery bed or in pots. 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 at the 5- or 6-leaf stage, spacing plants 50 to 60 cm apart. Bury them up to the first leaves and earth up the base: the head becomes heavy and the plant can easily topple.\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, as cabbage is sensitive to drought. Mulch generously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn insect-proof mesh cover placed immediately after planting effectively prevents cabbage white butterflies and cabbage root flies, without any treatment.\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 head feels firm to the touch, before severe frosts. Cut at ground level, leaving the stalk in the soil: it often produces small edible shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHung by the root in a cool, well-ventilated cellar, it keeps throughout the winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt enjoys strongly scented herbs that deter cabbage white butterflies: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-dhysope-officinale-hyssopus-officinalis\"\u003ehyssop\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarigold\u003c\/a\u003e. It also grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-betterave-rouge-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ebeetroot\u003c\/a\u003e and lettuces. 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 extended presence maintains plant cover in the kitchen garden through winter, protecting the soil and providing shelter for ground beetles and beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf left to flower in its second year, it produces highly nectar-rich yellow clusters, valuable at the very beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely sliced raw in a salad with apple and walnuts, or slowly braised with bacon and chestnuts. Always add an acid — vinegar, lemon, or apple — to preserve its color during cooking. It is also very well suited to lacto-fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a biennial, it produces seeds in its second year. Leave one plant in the ground over winter — in cold regions, store it in a cellar and replant it in spring — then harvest the brown, dry seed pods. \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e varieties cross very easily with one another: isolate your seed plant. 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 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\u003eColor in the kitchen garden, and a vegetable that lasts all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866986819917,"sku":"3760335360619","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chou-rouge-pomme-entiere-coupe-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787585473"},{"product_id":"200-graines-d-epinard-monstrueux-de-viroflay-legumes-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Viroflay Giant Spinach Seeds (Spinacia oleracea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpinacia oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonstrous Viroflay Spinach: this heirloom variety, developed in the 19th century in the market-gardening plain of Viroflay to supply Paris, owes its name to its enormous leaves—which can exceed 25 cm. A single handful fills the pot, making it the most productive spinach in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnormous leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e thick, tender and dark green, they are the variety's main claim to fame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly productive:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the most generous varieties for a given area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested raw or cooked:\u003c\/strong\u003e young leaves in salads, large leaves cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates temperatures down to -10 °C, allowing winter harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eshaded in summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, sunny in autumn and winter. This is the key point: like all spinach, it bolts as soon as warm temperatures and long days set in. Partial summer shade significantly delays this process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e clay-rich, high in humus and kept \u003cstrong\u003emoist\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably well supplied with nitrogen. Adding manure or well-rotted compost genuinely benefits it—it is a nutrient-hungry vegetable. Soil that dries out immediately triggers bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place, 2 cm deep, in rows spaced 25 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eFrom February to mid-May\u003c\/strong\u003e for spring harvests, and \u003cstrong\u003efrom mid-August to November\u003c\/strong\u003e for autumn and winter harvests. Stagger sowings every two weeks. Avoid midsummer sowings, which bolt before they can be harvested. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 15 cm apart. Water regularly and abundantly: consistently moist soil is the only real secret to growing this crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch the row to retain moisture and limit bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the \u003cstrong\u003eouter leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e one by one, leaving the center intact: the plant will then keep producing for weeks. Never cut the entire clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs soon as the flower stalk appears, harvest everything: the leaves will then become bitter and tough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well with strawberries, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, radishes and cabbages. Its rapid growth makes it a good intercrop. It is also an excellent green manure when incorporated while young. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e and \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 dense cover protects the soil from drying out and erosion between two main crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen incorporated as green manure, it quickly returns organic matter to the soil and nourishes soil life. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/sol-vivant-bacteries-champignons\"\u003eliving soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung leaves raw in salads; large leaves with cream, in gratins, quiches, soups or sautéed with garlic. They shrink considerably when cooked: allow plenty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpinach is dioecious: keep several plants to have both male and female plants. Let them bolt, then harvest the seeds from the female plants when they turn brown. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn heirloom variety with giant leaves, the most productive in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866988687693,"sku":"3760335360749","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/epinard-viroflay-grandes-feuilles-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787524762"},{"product_id":"120-graines-darroche-verte-legume-ancien-jardin-potager-methode-semences-paysannes","title":"Green Orach Seeds (Atriplex hortensis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAtriplex hortensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen orache, garden orache, French spinach, love cabbage, folette, giant spinach: this was the leafy vegetable of European kitchen gardens before spinach took its place. Cultivated since the Middle Ages, it has one decisive advantage that spinach lacks: it continues producing in midsummer, when spinach has already gone to seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpinach flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e tender, mild leaves, raw or cooked, with no bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e where spinach bolts, it keeps producing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery long harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e from March to autumn, by staggering sowings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge annual:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1.50 m tall, useful as a temporary windbreak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, humus-rich, loose, and \u003cstrong\u003elime-free\u003c\/strong\u003e. It appreciates an addition of compost and tolerates slightly saline soils well, a legacy of its coastal origins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place from March to September, 1 cm deep. Stagger sowings every three weeks to spread the harvest throughout the season. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 30 cm apart. Water regularly to keep the soil cool and the leaves tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe key step:\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly cut back the stems and pinch out the tips to delay bolting. Once the flower stalk has formed, the leaves become tough and harvesting stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the young leaves as needed, starting from the bottom. The youngest can be eaten raw; the larger ones are best cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts height makes it a good light shelter for lettuces that dislike full summer sun. Also see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-darroche-rouge-legume-ancien-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ered orache\u003c\/a\u003e, its purple counterpart, 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\u003eIt tolerates poor, saline soils, making it possible to grow a leafy vegetable on unproductive land where few species thrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen allowed to go to seed, it provides abundant food for small seed-eating birds in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung leaves raw in salads, larger leaves cooked like spinach—in soup, tart, gratin, or sautéed with garlic. Its texture remains firmer than spinach when cooked. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-vivaces-comestibles\"\u003eheritage and perennial vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave one plant to go to seed at the end of the season: it produces abundant flat seeds surrounded by a papery bract, which should be harvested when dry. Orache readily self-seeds—simply pull out excess young plants in spring. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to restore gardeners’ ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpinach for hot summers, in its classic form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866990227789,"sku":"3760335360114","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/arroche-verte-atriplex-hortensis-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787479539"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-chicoree-frisee-jardin-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes","title":"Curly Endive Seeds (Cichorium endivia)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichorium endivia\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecrispum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurly chicory, curly endive, curly escarole: its finely cut, frilled leaves form a dense rosette with a naturally paler heart. It is the quintessential autumn salad, whose pronounced bitterness pairs so well with warm bacon and a poached egg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrilled foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e finely cut, crisp leaves that are highly decorative in salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePronounced flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e a characteristic bitterness that adds character and can be reduced as desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e the first frosts even improve its flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e around three months of production in the open ground, until the frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, light, and well-drained. It tolerates heat better than lettuces, but regular watering in dry weather is still necessary: drying out triggers bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from June to July for a harvest from late summer through autumn, about three months later. Stagger sowings to extend the harvest. Sow 1 cm deep. 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 at the 4- or 5-leaf stage, spacing plants 30 cm apart, without burying the crown.\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. Mulch around the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanching, to soften the bitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e about two weeks before harvest, keep the heart in darkness. Gather the leaves and tie them with raffia, or cover them with an opaque cloche or an upturned terracotta pot. \u003cstrong\u003eImportant: the leaves must be completely dry when carrying out this operation\u003c\/strong\u003e, otherwise the heart will rot.\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 entire rosette at the crown when it is well developed, preferably after blanching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plants remain in the ground until severe frosts, protected with fleece if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSown in summer, it usefully occupies a bed freed by an early crop. It grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-poireau-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eleeks\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/semis-potager-automne\"\u003eautumn sowings 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 presence in the latter part of the season maintains plant cover where the soil would otherwise be bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to bolt, it produces pale blue flowers visited by solitary 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\u003eRaw in salads, traditionally with warm bacon, croutons, and a poached egg — curly endive with bacon is a classic that owes everything to it. Its more bitter outer leaves can also be braised or used in soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet one plant go to seed: it produces a pale blue flowering stalk followed by achenes to harvest when dry. Be careful, \u003cem\u003eCichorium endivia\u003c\/em\u003e crosses with escarole: 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 Auvergne Volcanoes, 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\u003eThe salad for warm bacon, to harvest until the frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866992390477,"sku":"3760335360558","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chicoree-frisee-cichorium-endivia-pomme-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787329990"},{"product_id":"150-graines-de-fenugrec-plante-medicinale-legume-semences-paysannes","title":"Fenugreek Seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrigonella foenum-graecum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFenugreek, Greek hay, Greek clover, halba: its Latin name means “Greek hay,” a reminder of its earliest use—as fodder and green manure. Cultivated since Antiquity throughout the Mediterranean, this small legume performs a dual role in the vegetable garden: it enriches the soil with nitrogen and provides aromatic seeds traditionally used in Indian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen-fixing legume:\u003c\/strong\u003e it naturally enriches the soil where it grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e slightly bitter and highly fragrant, they form the basis of many spice blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible young shoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e they can be eaten in salads or like spinach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and undemanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates drought and slight soil salinity.\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 loamy, light, not too heavy, and well drained. As a legume, it needs no nitrogen fertilizer—it produces its own with the help of bacteria in its root nodules. It does very well in poor soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003esoak the seeds for 12 to 18 hours in lukewarm water\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing. Then sow directly in place from mid- to late spring, after the frosts, 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\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance: water moderately; it is much more afraid of excess water than drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs green manure, mow before flowering and leave the residue on the surface: the nitrogen fixed in the roots remains available to the next crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the young shoots as needed. For the seeds, pull up the plants when the pods turn brown, dry them upside down, then shell them.\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 all legumes, it is an ideal predecessor for nitrogen-hungry crops: cabbages, squash, and corn. 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 root nodules host nitrogen-fixing bacteria that sustainably enrich the soil—a service to all underground life. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/sol-vivant-bacteries-champignons\"\u003eliving soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts small yellowish-white flowers are visited by bees and small wild pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted and ground seeds used as a seasoning, a traditional ingredient in curries and the Indian spice blend panch phoron. Young shoots eaten in salads or sautéed. Also used as green manure in the vegetable garden. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003etraditional 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\u003eNothing could be simpler: harvesting for food is also seed harvesting. Leave a few plants to reach full maturity, dry the pods, and shell them. 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 systems 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 plant that nourishes both your kitchen and your soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866992587085,"sku":"3760335360770","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/fenugrec-trigonella-foenum-graecum-tige-gousses-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787498601"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-laitue-merveille-des-4-saisons-legumes-ancien-semences-paysannes","title":"Marvel of Four Seasons Lettuce Seeds (Lactuca sativa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarvel of Four Seasons lettuce, Four Seasons Marvel, red-headed lettuce: this French variety from the 19th century lives up to its name — it can be sown from spring through autumn, whereas most lettuces are limited to a single season. Its bronze-red outer leaves surround a tender, crisp golden heart, a contrast that gives it all its charm in a salad bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-tone foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e bronze-red outer leaves and a tender, crisp golden heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e staggered sowings from March to September, hence its name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e developed in the 19th century, it has never disappeared from vegetable gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood cold resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates the cool temperatures at the beginning and end of the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny in spring and autumn, \u003cstrong\u003epartial shade in midsummer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Like all lettuces, heat combined with long days triggers bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, loose, humus-rich and well drained. Adding compost is beneficial. A decisive point: the soil must remain consistently moist — even brief drying causes the lettuce to bolt and turn bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow barely covered, as the seeds need light to germinate. Stagger sowings from March to September every two weeks, directly in the ground, under a cold frame or in a tunnel. Warning: above 25 °C, lettuce seeds enter dormancy and no longer germinate — sow in the shade or at the end of the day in midsummer. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant at the 4- or 5-leaf stage, spacing plants 30 cm apart, \u003cstrong\u003ewithout burying the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: this is the main cause of rot in young lettuces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly at the base, preferably in the morning, without wetting the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoe lightly and mulch to retain soil moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the whole head by cutting it at ground level as soon as it is well formed. Do not wait: a lettuce that is beginning to rise in the center is about to bolt and will become bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: leave the stump in the ground; it often produces a few tender regrowths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts rapid growth makes it an excellent intercrop between slower-growing vegetables such as cabbages or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-poireau-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eleeks\u003c\/a\u003e. It grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, radishes and strawberries. 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 bolt at the end of the season: its small yellow flowers are visited by hoverflies and solitary bees, and its seeds feed goldfinches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts rapid growth helps keep the soil covered between two main crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in salads, sandwiches or wraps. The firmer outer leaves can also be cooked: braised, in a velouté or à la française with peas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a strong plant go to seed: it produces a tall flower stalk, followed by achenes with fluffy tufts. Harvest them as they ripen, as maturity is staggered. Since lettuce is self-pollinating, the risk of cross-pollination is low — it is one of the simplest species for beginners producing their own seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them, without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn heirloom two-tone variety, suitable for sowing almost all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866993406285,"sku":"3760335360947","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/laitue-merveille-des-quatre-saisons-pommes-entieres-coeur-blond-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles_144abe5b-0612-45ac-b87a-b2a15a3a730d.webp?v=1787909537"},{"product_id":"30-graines-de-bette-a-carde-rhubarbe-rouge-legumes-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Red Rhubarb Swiss Chard Seeds (Beta vulgaris var. cicla)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecicla\u003c\/em\u003e “Red Rhubarb”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Rhubarb Swiss chard, red chard, red-stemmed chard, joutte: its bright crimson-red stems have earned it its name—they resemble rhubarb leaf stalks, though they have no botanical connection. It is the same species as beetroot, but selected for its leaves and stems rather than its root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson-red stems:\u003c\/strong\u003e luminous when backlit, spectacular in the vegetable garden or flower bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo vegetables in one:\u003c\/strong\u003e the fleshy stems can be cooked like asparagus, while the green leaf blade is used like spinach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery long harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaf by leaf, from spring until the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown anywhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the ground, in a flower border, or even in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, moist, rich in organic matter, and well-drained. A generous addition of compost produces wider, more tender stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from spring through summer, directly in place, 2 cm deep in rows spaced 40 cm apart. As with beetroot, each “seed” is a \u003cstrong\u003eglomerule\u003c\/strong\u003e containing several seeds: thinning is essential. 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 30 cm apart once the plants have 4 leaves. Water regularly to keep the soil moist, especially during hot weather: this helps prevent premature bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch around the base. In mild regions, a simple winter fleece allows harvesting throughout the winter.\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, always leaving the heart intact: the plant will regrow and produce for months. Never cut the entire clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the young leaves, which are more tender, rather than waiting until they become huge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well alongside cabbages, carrots, radishes, and beans. Avoid planting it near \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-betterave-rouge-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ebeetroot\u003c\/a\u003e, its close relative, with which it shares the same pests. Also see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/50-graines-de-bette-a-carde-melange-colore-poiree-legume-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003emixed-color Swiss chard\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\u003eIts broad, persistent foliage covers the soil for much of the year, protecting it from drying out and providing shelter for ground beetles and beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts long-lasting presence maintains plant cover in the late season, when most rows are empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate the stems from the greens: use the stems in béchamel sauce, pan-fried dishes, or gratins, and sauté the greens with garlic or use them in a pie. Young leaves can be eaten raw in salads, where their red veins make a striking display. 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\u003eAs a biennial, it is generally grown as an annual because it bolts quickly. Leave one plant in the ground over winter: the flowering stalk develops from June to September in the second year. Harvest the dry seed stalks. Be aware that it cross-pollinates with beetroot: 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 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 give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo vegetables in one, with red stems that light up the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866993766733,"sku":"3760335360251","price":3.84,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/bette-carde-rhubarbe-rouge-feuilles-cotes-carmin-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787861365"},{"product_id":"250-graines-d-epinard-matador-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Matador Spinach Seeds (Spinacia oleracea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpinacia oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatador spinach, giant winter spinach: the benchmark variety for late sowing. While most spinach plants bolt as soon as the days get longer, Matador resists bolting much better — extending the harvest period by several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, thick leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark green, tender, and fleshy, easy to clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e it lasts longer than classic varieties before bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly well suited to late-summer sowing and winter harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates temperatures down to -10°C, allowing harvests throughout 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 \u003cstrong\u003eshaded in summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, sunny in autumn and winter. Even though it is resistant, it remains sensitive to the combination of heat and long days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e clay-rich, rich in humus, and kept \u003cstrong\u003emoist\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a good supply of nitrogen. Adding manure or well-rotted compost genuinely benefits it — it is a hungry vegetable. Soil that dries out triggers bolting immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place, 2 cm deep, in rows spaced 25 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eFrom February to mid-May\u003c\/strong\u003e for spring harvests, and \u003cstrong\u003efrom mid-August to November\u003c\/strong\u003e for autumn and winter harvests — this second window is when it performs best. Stagger sowings every two 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\u003eMaintenance advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 15 cm apart. Water regularly and abundantly: keeping the soil consistently moist is the only real secret to growing this crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch the row to retain moisture and delay bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the \u003cstrong\u003eouter leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e one by one, leaving the center intact: the plant will then keep producing for weeks. Never cut the whole clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs soon as the flower stalk appears, harvest everything: the leaves will then become bitter and tough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well with strawberries, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, radishes, and cabbages. Its rapid growth makes it a good intercrop, and it is also an excellent green manure when dug in young. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-d-epinard-monstrueux-de-viroflay-legumes-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMonstrueux de Viroflay spinach\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\u003eIts dense cover protects the soil from drying out and erosion between two main crops, including during winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen dug in as green manure, it quickly returns organic matter to the soil and nourishes soil life. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/sol-vivant-bacteries-champignons\"\u003eliving soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung leaves raw in salads; large leaves with cream, in gratins, quiches, soups, or sautéed with garlic. They shrink considerably when cooked: prepare plenty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpinach is dioecious: keep several plants to ensure you have both male and female plants. Let them bolt, then harvest the seeds from the female plants when they turn brown. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spinach that resists bolting: the variety for late sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866996027725,"sku":"3760335360732","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/epinard-matador-rosette-feuilles-fond-clair-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787856637"},{"product_id":"1000-graines-damarante-fleurs-jardins-plantes-semences-paysannes","title":"Amaranth Seeds (Amaranthus cruentus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmaranthus cruentus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmaranth, red amaranth, Inca wheat, foxtail: its name comes from the Greek \u003cem\u003eamarantos\u003c\/em\u003e, “that which does not wither”—its flower spikes indeed retain their color for months after drying. A staple food of pre-Columbian civilizations, it offers gardeners two harvests in one: leaves like spinach and seeds like a pseudocereal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular flower spikes:\u003c\/strong\u003e upright or drooping, in deep reds that persist for a long time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e foliage eaten like spinach, seeds harvested like a cereal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e vigorous annual, reaching up to 1.50 m in a single season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly adaptable:\u003c\/strong\u003e tolerates drought and various soil types.\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, its leaves contain oxalates and nitrates: blanch them in boiling water before cooking, and avoid eating large quantities raw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt self-seeds very easily: pull out unwanted young plants in spring if you do not want it to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny and warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, loose, and well-drained. Not demanding, it tolerates poor soil and drought once established, but cool soil enriched with compost produces more abundant, tender foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e no stratification. Sow in spring once all risk of frost has passed, on the surface or barely covered—the seeds are tiny and need light. 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. Water regularly during dry periods if you are growing it for the foliage; for seeds, it can fend for itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the young leaves throughout the summer, starting from the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the seeds, cut the spikes when they begin to shed seeds when rubbed, dry them on a sheet, then rub them. A single plant can produce tens of thousands of seeds.\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 deep taproot brings up minerals, and its height shelters lower-growing crops from the wind. It grows well alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/20-graines-de-mais-ornemental-amero\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e and squash. 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 abundant seeds provide plentiful food for seed-eating birds in autumn and winter—goldfinches, greenfinches, and sparrows flock to them if you leave the spikes standing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts flowers are visited by many small insects, and its dense foliage shelters 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\u003eLeaves blanched and then cooked like spinach; seeds cooked as porridge, popped like miniature popcorn, or ground into gluten-free flour. Dried spikes make long-lasting decorative bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sacred plant of the Aztecs, who used it in their rituals, it symbolizes immortality—its flower, which does not wither, made it in Ancient Greece an emblem of that which never dies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing could be simpler: the harvest takes care of itself. Leave a few spikes to ripen fully on the plant, then rub them over a container and winnow to separate the chaff. 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 germination rates, 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 plant of the Aztecs, decorative, nourishing, and generous in seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866997535053,"sku":"3760335360060","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/amarante-amaranthus-cruentus-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787409646"},{"product_id":"250-graines-d-endive-demi-hative-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Early Endive Seeds (Cichorium intybus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003efoliosum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly mid-season endive, witloof chicory, chicon: it is probably the only vegetable born from an oversight. Around 1850, a Belgian grower left chicory roots in his cellar; when he returned, they had produced tender white shoots. 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Crucially, do not add \u003cstrong\u003efresh manure or rich compost\u003c\/strong\u003e. Over-fertilized soil produces large, hollow roots that force poorly. Endive performs better in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from May to June, directly in place, 1 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart. Sowing too early causes the plants to bolt. 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 moderately: the aim is a firm root, about the size of a carrot, not abundant foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoe regularly throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting and forcing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1 — lifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e in October–November, after the first light frosts, lift the roots and cut the foliage to 2 cm above the crown, without damaging the center. Leave them to dry for a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2 — forcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e replant them closely together and vertically in a tray of sand or moist potting soil, in \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete darkness\u003c\/strong\u003e and at around 15°C (in a cellar, garage, or under an overturned bucket). The slightest light turns the leaves green and makes them very bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 3 to 5 weeks. Harvest the chicon by detaching it at the base of the root—the root can often produce a second, smaller chicon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial associations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is well suited to a bed following a legume, which will have left the soil loose without excess nitrogen. Grow it near \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-de-chicoree-sauvage-legumes-ancien-salade-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewild chicory\u003c\/a\u003e, from which it is directly descended. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden associations\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 flower in its second year: its blue flowers, like those of wild chicory, are among the most visited by solitary bees and hoverflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts long taproot loosens the soil deeply for subsequent crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in a salad with walnuts and blue cheese, braised in butter, baked with ham, or caramelized in a tatin. Tip: remove the small hard cone at the base—it is where the bitterness is concentrated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReplant an unused forced root in spring: it will produce blue flowers and then seeds during the summer. Harvest the dry flower heads. Note that it cross-pollinates with chicories and escaroles: 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 open-pollinated, 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 vegetable you make yourself, in the heart of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866998223181,"sku":"3760335360725","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/endive-demi-hative-chicons-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787568663"},{"product_id":"150-graines-de-basilic-pourpre-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"Purple Basil Seeds (Ocimum basilicum 'Purpurascens')","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purpurascens'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple basil, black basil, \u003cem\u003edark opal\u003c\/em\u003e: its color comes from anthocyanins, the same pigments found in red cabbage. Beyond its spectacular visual effect, its aroma is slightly more spicy and clove-like than that of green basil — and it beautifully colors vinegar or oil, giving them a ruby hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark purple foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e almost black, highly decorative in the vegetable garden or in a planter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpicy aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e stronger and slightly more clove-like than common basil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e in pots or in the ground, indoors or outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost-sensitive:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual in our climate, it disappears with the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun and warmth — this is what intensifies its purple color. In the shade, it turns green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich in organic matter, moist and well-drained. Like all basil varieties, it thrives in fertile soil that does not dry out; adding compost benefits it. It dislikes standing 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 — from mid-April in the South, and preferably in May or June elsewhere. Barely cover 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\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 25 cm spacing. Its dark foliage creates a superb contrast in a planter with light-colored flowers or green basil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil slightly moist by watering at the base 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 pinch the stems regularly 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.\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.\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 all basil varieties, it is a good companion plant for tomatoes and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/60-graines-daubergine-black-beauty-legume-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eeggplants\u003c\/a\u003e, helping to divert aphids and whiteflies. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon basil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-de-basilic-citron-plante-aromatique-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003elemon basil\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 or two plants flower at the end of the season: their pink to purple flower spikes are highly visited by bees and bumblebees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts aroma 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\u003eSalads, sauces, pizzas and pasta, like green basil, but with a much greater visual impact. Its great specialty: flavored vinegars and oils, which it tints a deep ruby color within a few days.\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 flower spikes dry completely on the plant until they turn brown, then rub them over a container. Be careful, basil varieties cross very easily: isolate your seed plant if you grow several varieties, or you risk losing the purple color. 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 conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basil that tints your vinegars ruby red.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866998944077,"sku":"3760335360183","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/basilic-pourpre-ocimum-purpurascens-brin-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787494770"},{"product_id":"100-graines-darroche-rouge-legume-ancien-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Red Orach Seeds (Atriplex hortensis var. rubra)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAtriplex hortensis\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003erubra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed orache, garden orache, love cabbage, giant spinach: before spinach became widespread, it was this plant that was cultivated in European kitchen gardens. Its tender, mild purple leaves have a decisive advantage over spinach: they withstand summer heat without immediately going to seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e highly ornamental in the vegetable garden and on the plate, it adds beautiful colour to salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpinach flavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e tender, mild leaves, raw or cooked, without the bitterness of some leafy vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e where spinach bolts, it continues to produce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall annual:\u003c\/strong\u003e growing up to 1.50 m, it can serve as a temporary windbreak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, humus-rich, loose and \u003cstrong\u003elime-free\u003c\/strong\u003e. It benefits from an addition of compost and tolerates slightly saline soils well, a legacy of its coastal origins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from March to September, directly in place, 1 cm deep. Stagger sowings every three weeks to spread the harvest throughout the season. 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 30 cm apart. Water regularly to keep the soil cool and the leaves tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe key step:\u003c\/strong\u003e pinch out the tips regularly to delay bolting. Once the flower stalk has formed, the leaves become tough and harvesting stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the young leaves as needed, starting from the bottom. The youngest can be eaten raw, while the larger ones are best cooked.\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 height makes it a good light shelter for lettuces that dislike full summer sun. It also goes well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-betterave-rouge-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ebeetroot\u003c\/a\u003e, its close botanical cousin. 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\u003eIts roots tolerate poor, saline soils, making it a useful plant for occupying difficult ground where few vegetables thrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce it has gone to seed, it feeds small seed-eating birds in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung leaves raw in salads for their colour; larger leaves cooked like spinach, in soup, tarts or gratins. Note: cooking significantly fades the purple colour. 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\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave one plant to go to seed at the end of the season: it produces abundant flat seeds surrounded by a papery bract, which should be harvested when dry. Orache readily self-seeds — simply pull out excess young plants in spring. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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\u003eSpinach for hot summers, in purple.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867000484173,"sku":"3760335360107","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/arroche-rouge-atriplex-hortensis-rubra-pied-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787320855"},{"product_id":"50-graines-de-mache-a-grosse-graines","title":"Large-Seeded Corn Salad Seeds (Valerianella locusta)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eValerianella locusta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge-seeded lamb’s lettuce, corn salad, fetticus, and field salad: this selection stands out for its larger seeds, which are easier to handle and sow evenly—a real advantage when you know how tiny ordinary lamb’s lettuce seeds are. It produces more generous rosettes while retaining the species’ legendary hardiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e noticeably easier to sow by hand, with less waste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous rosettes:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves wider than those of classic varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e tolerates frost without protection and resists diseases well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndemanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e adapts to all soil types and 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 to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, moist, and above all \u003cstrong\u003efirm rather than worked\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is lamb’s lettuce’s great peculiarity: unlike most vegetables, it dislikes freshly dug soil and prefers ground that has remained firm after a previous crop. No amendments are needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from July to September for a winter harvest, broadcast or in rows spaced 20 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eFirm the soil\u003c\/strong\u003e after sowing—press it down firmly with the back of a rake or a board: this is the decisive step for good germination. Cover only lightly and keep moist. 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\u003eMaintenance advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater with a fine spray until germination, while late summer temperatures are still warm. After that, there is almost nothing to do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo thinning required: lamb’s lettuce is grown densely, as a carpet.\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 entire rosettes at ground level with a knife rather than pulling them up: the soil stays clean and washing is much quicker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest as needed: it keeps perfectly well in the ground all winter, even under snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSown after a summer crop on soil that has not been reworked, it makes useful use of a bed that would otherwise remain bare all winter. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-mache-verte-de-cambrai-jardin-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes\"\u003eCambrai green lamb’s lettuce\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/semis-potager-automne\"\u003eautumn sowing 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 carpet covers the soil throughout winter, protecting it from leaching, erosion, and frost—a genuine service to soil life during the harshest season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf left to flower in spring, its tiny pale-blue flowers are visited by the year’s very first small pollinators.\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, on its own or with beetroot and walnuts. It can also be cooked like spinach or made into a velvety soup. Wash it carefully, as sand can collect in the heart of the rosettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a biennial, it produces seeds the following spring: leave a few rosettes to flower, then harvest the stems when the seeds turn brown, before they fall. Lamb’s lettuce also readily self-seeds from one year to the next. 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 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\u003eWinter lamb’s lettuce, in an easy-to-sow version.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48895863390541,"sku":"3760335360992","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/mache-valerianella-locusta-rosettes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787502341"},{"product_id":"50-graines-de-stevia","title":"Stevia Seeds (Stevia rebaudiana)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStevia rebaudiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStevia, sweet herb of Paraguay, sugar leaf, \u003cem\u003eka'a he'ẽ\u003c\/em\u003e: the Guarani people of Paraguay have used it for centuries to sweeten their mate infusions. One freshly chewed leaf is enough to understand: its sweetening power is spectacular, without any sugar. A botanical curiosity as astonishing to grow as it is to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally sweet leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e sweetness out of all proportion to their size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushy growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 80 cm, forming a lovely bush with soft green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a pot, planter, or in the ground, indoors or outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipped packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e each packet contains a wooden label for marking your seedlings, along with growing instructions on the back.\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\u003eFrost-tender plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: native to the subtropical regions of South America, it cannot tolerate frost. In our climates, grow it in a pot so you can bring it indoors before the first frosts, or treat it as an annual. This is the key to keeping 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\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny and warm — stevia appreciates light and dislikes the cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light potting soil, rich in organic matter and well drained. It likes a substrate that stays slightly moist without ever becoming waterlogged: standing water causes its roots to rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow \u003cstrong\u003eon the surface without covering\u003c\/strong\u003e — the seeds are tiny and need light to germinate. Sow indoors from March at 20–25 °C, or outdoors from May onward. Germination is erratic and the naturally moderate germination rate of this species means you should sow generously. 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 a pot at least 25 cm wide, or into the ground after the last frosts, spacing plants 40 cm apart. A pot remains the best option for overwintering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the substrate moist without waterlogging it, watering regularly and sparingly each time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe key step:\u003c\/strong\u003e pinch out the stems regularly and remove flower buds as soon as they appear. The plant branches out, produces many more leaves, and they remain noticeably sweeter — flowering causes their sweetness to drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverwinter indoors in a bright spot above 10 °C, reducing watering.\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 once they are well developed. The main harvest takes place \u003cstrong\u003ejust before flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the end of summer: this is when the leaves are sweetest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey can be used fresh or dried. Drying them in the shade with good ventilation preserves their sweetening power very well, making them available all year round.\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 basil's and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-de-basilic-sacre-tulsi\"\u003eholy basil's\u003c\/a\u003e need for warmth, making it suitable for a potted herb garden that can be brought indoors for winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts small white flowers, if you allow one plant to flower at the end of the season, are visited by bees and small pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows very well without any treatments, making it perfectly suited to a garden grown without external inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh or dried leaves to flavor infusions, teas, drinks, and desserts. One whole leaf infused in a herbal tea is generally enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried and ground into powder, they keep for months in an airtight jar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown to the Guarani long before the arrival of Europeans, stevia remained a local plant until its botanical description at the beginning of the 20th century. It embodies the passing down of traditional plant knowledge.\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 collect the feathery achenes. Note: stevia seeds naturally have a low germination rate, so sow them fresh and generously. 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, 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\u003eGrow your own sugar plant, a botanical curiosity to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50542758035789,"sku":"3760335362842","price":6.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/stevia-rebaudiana-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788260492"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-pissenlit-dent-de-lion-taraxacum-officinale","title":"Dandelion Seeds (Taraxacum officinale)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaraxacum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDandelion, lion’s tooth, lion’s tooth plant, golden florin, dog lettuce, monk’s crown: the much-maligned lawn weed is one of the garden’s most useful plants. Its taproot descends as far as a metre and brings up minerals inaccessible to other plants — and its flowering, one of the very first of the year, literally saves pollinators as they emerge from winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndestructible perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, it returns every year without any care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple use:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves in salads, flowers in syrup, and roasted roots as a coffee substitute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery early flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e from March onwards, when almost nothing else is in bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e its long taproot allows it to draw water from deep underground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt self-seeds very effectively, with its feathery achenes travelling far on the wind. Cut off the faded flowers before they form their “clocks” if you do not want it to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts taproot makes it difficult to move once established: choose its location carefully.\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 light, fresh, well-drained, even poor soil. It adapts to almost anything, but deep, loose soil produces finer roots if those are what you are aiming for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring or autumn, directly in place or in pots, barely covering the seeds. Stratification is not required, but a cold period of 2 to 3 weeks improves the germination rate. Emergence in 10 to 20 days depending on the temperature. 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 moderately; it withstands drought well once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe market gardener’s trick:\u003c\/strong\u003e to obtain tender, much less bitter leaves, cover the clump with an opaque upturned pot for two to three weeks before harvesting. The leaves blanch and become considerably milder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the young leaves in spring, before flowering: this is when they are at their most tender. Afterwards, the bitterness increases noticeably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the flowers in full sun, when fully open. Dig up the roots in autumn of the second year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial associations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt combines well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/2500-graines-de-camomille-matricaire-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003echamomile\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/1000-graines-d-ortie-sauvage-plante-amie-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes\"\u003enettle\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/1000-graines-dachillee-millefeuille-fleurs-medicinale-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003eyarrow\u003c\/a\u003e to create a corner of useful, nectar-rich wild plants. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-vivaces-comestibles\"\u003eour edible perennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts early flowering makes it a \u003cstrong\u003evital\u003c\/strong\u003e resource for the first pollinators of spring — bees, bumblebees emerging from hibernation, and early butterflies — at a time when almost nothing else is available. This is the number one reason not to mow in March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts deep root loosens the soil and brings minerals up from the lower layers for the benefit of neighbouring plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds feed goldfinches and other seed-eating birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung leaves in salads, traditionally with bacon and a poached egg. Flowers in syrup or jelly — the famous cramaillotte, or “dandelion honey”. Roasted roots as a coffee substitute. Flower buds pickled like capers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional medicinal plant, listed in the French Pharmacopoeia. 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\u003eA symbol of freedom, perseverance and hope, the dandelion evokes the wishes we blow into the wind — a universal childhood gesture that is also, quite literally, its dispersal strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing could be easier: pick the “clocks”, those fluffy spheres, just before they blow away, and detach the achenes from their tufts. 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\u003eThe much-maligned lawn weed, indispensable to March’s bees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51653298454861,"sku":"3760335363139","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/pissenlit-dent-de-lion-rosette-racine-pivotante-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787931517"},{"product_id":"150-graines-doignon-poireau-ishikura-allium-fistulosum","title":"Ishikura Japanese Bunching Onion Seeds (Allium fistulosum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium fistulosum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIshikura bunching onion, Japanese leek, Japanese scallion, spring onion, Saint James's chive, \u003cem\u003enegi\u003c\/em\u003e: it never forms a bulb. That is its great peculiarity — it is grown like a leek, earthing up to blanch the stalk, but harvested young like a green onion. A traditional Asian variety with a delicate, finely garlicky flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulbless:\u003c\/strong\u003e it forms long, straight white stalks topped with tubular foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e milder than an onion, more garlicky than a leek.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial in mild climates:\u003c\/strong\u003e often grown as an annual in our latitudes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm, ideal for the vegetable garden or a container on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, moist, and well drained. Unlike bulb onions, it appreciates well-nourished soil: adding compost produces thicker, more tender stalks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e no stratification required. Sow directly in the ground from March to July, or under cover from February, at a depth of 1 cm, spacing plants 10 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\u003eWater regularly but not excessively. Hoe to limit competition from weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe game-changing step:\u003c\/strong\u003e gradually mound soil around the plants as they grow. This lengthens and blanches the stalk — the most tender and sought-after part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn mild climates or with winter protection, the clump regrows on its own in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest young or semi-mature plants as needed, pulling up the entire plant. From an established clump, you can also harvest a few stalks while leaving the rest to keep growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-betterave-rouge-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ebeets\u003c\/a\u003e, lettuce, and tomatoes. Avoid planting it near legumes. 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\u003eIts sulfur compounds disorient several pests of neighboring crops, especially carrot flies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to flower, it produces spherical, creamy-white flower heads 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\u003eYoung stalks, raw or cooked, like chives or a small leek. An essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine — ramen, stir-fries, broths — it also adds flavor to omelets, tarts, and vegetable dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA symbol of endurance and perseverance in Asia, it is also reputed in traditional vegetable gardens to help keep diseases at bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few plants to overwinter: they will flower the following spring. Harvest the flower heads when the capsules open to reveal black seeds. It does not cross with bulb onions (\u003cem\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/em\u003e), which simplifies seed production. 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 Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. 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It belongs to another species (\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e, the species that includes turnips), and its cultivation follows the opposite rule: sow it in late summer, not spring. Its tender, sweet, crunchy leaves form an elongated head in just eight to ten weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElongated, compact head:\u003c\/strong\u003e tender leaves with broad, crunchy white ribs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery early:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Granaat selection is one of the fastest, ideal from late summer through autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistant to bolting:\u003c\/strong\u003e its greatest asset in temperate climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e without the bitterness or sulfurous taste of traditional headed cabbages.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, humus-rich, well-drained, and slightly acidic to neutral, enriched with well-rotted compost. Avoid growing it where another brassica has grown in previous years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from March to September, in a nursery bed or directly in the ground depending on the season, at a depth of 1 cm. \u003cstrong\u003eJuly–August sowing is the safest\u003c\/strong\u003e: when sown in spring, it tends to bolt before heading, even this bolting-resistant variety. 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 at the 4- to 5-leaf stage, spacing plants 40 cm apart. Handle gently: it does not tolerate damaged roots well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and generously: this is essential for good head formation. A lack of water immediately causes bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch around the base. Insect mesh helps limit flea beetles and cabbage white butterflies without treatment.\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 head feels firm, before severe frosts—it is less hardy than European cabbages. Cut it at ground level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt keeps for several weeks in a cool place, wrapped in a cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, lettuces, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-betterave-rouge-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ebeets\u003c\/a\u003e, and herbs such as dill or chives. 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\u003eSown in late summer, it makes useful use of cleared beds and maintains plant cover in the latter part of the season, protecting the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf left to bolt, it produces highly nectar-rich yellow flower clusters, valuable in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in salads, stir-fried in a wok, in soup, stuffed, or lacto-fermented into kimchi—it is the traditional cabbage used in this Korean preparation. It pairs very well with ginger, garlic, coriander, and soy sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn China, Chinese cabbage symbolizes prosperity and abundance—its name, \u003cem\u003ebai cai\u003c\/em\u003e, resembles an expression meaning “a hundred riches,” which has made it a frequent motif in jade sculptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet one plant flower the following spring, then harvest the brown, dry seed pods. Good news: as a member of \u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e, it does not cross with European cabbages—but it does cross with turnips. 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 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 reseed, year after year, with seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kimchi cabbage, tender and quick to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51774680826189,"sku":"3760335363443","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chou-chinois-pe-tsai-granaat-pomme-entiere-coupe-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787581447"},{"product_id":"350-graines-de-chou-kale-demi-nain-brassica-oleracea-colvar-var-sabellica","title":"Half-Dwarf Kale Seeds (Brassica oleracea colvar var sabellica)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e convar. \u003cem\u003eacephala\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003esabellica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-dwarf kale, curly kale, leaf kale, non-heading kale: this is the form closest to the original wild cabbage, from which all the others derive. Its most useful feature for gardeners: cold weather makes it better. After the first frosts, the plant converts its starch into sugars, and its leaves lose their bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter after frost:\u003c\/strong\u003e the cold noticeably softens its leaves—it is a winter vegetable in every sense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e the semi-dwarf form rarely exceeds 50 cm, making it ideal for containers or small vegetable gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf-by-leaf harvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick as needed throughout autumn and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it survives without protection where most vegetables have disappeared.\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 rich, moist, deep, and well drained. Like all cabbages, it is a heavy feeder: adding well-rotted compost benefits it. Important: do not grow it where another brassica has grown during the previous three years, because of clubroot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e no stratification necessary. Sow from March to June, directly in the ground or in pots for transplanting, 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 40 cm spacing in all directions. Bury the plant up to the first leaves for better anchoring.\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 without excess. An insect-proof mesh placed at planting time prevents cabbage whites and flea beetles without any treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever cut it back completely: this is a plant to harvest, not to cut down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom two months after sowing, pick the \u003cstrong\u003eouter leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e one by one, always leaving the central bud intact: the plant will continue producing for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf possible, wait for the first frosts before the main harvests: the difference in taste is clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial associations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-poireau-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eleeks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-betterave-rouge-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ebeets\u003c\/a\u003e, lettuces, and strongly scented herbs such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, which divert cabbage whites. 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\u003eIts winter presence in the vegetable garden maintains plant cover where the soil would otherwise be bare, protecting the soil and providing shelter for microfauna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to flower in its second year, it produces clusters of highly nectar-rich yellow flowers, valuable in early spring.\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 (massage the leaves with a little oil to soften them), sautéed, in soup, or baked into chips. Always remove the central rib, which is too tough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKale symbolizes resilience and generosity: it grows in difficult conditions and continues to provide nourishment when everything else in the vegetable garden has fallen silent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a biennial, it produces in the first year and goes to seed in the second. Leave one plant to flower, then harvest the brown, dry seed pods. Beware: \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e varieties cross very easily with one another, so 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 all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vegetable that nourishes you while the garden sleeps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51781481791821,"sku":"3760335363467","price":4.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chou-kale-demi-nain-givre-potager-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788198733"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/collections\/collection-graines-legumes-feuilles-jardin-epinard-chou-frise-laitue-bette.png?v=1720087145","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/en\/collections\/graines-de-legumes-feuilles\/annuelle.oembed","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}