{"title":"Medicinal plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eChamomile, valerian, echinacea, yarrow… Grow your own medicinal herb garden with our seeds for medicinal and officinal plants, perfect for herbal teas and natural remedies. Reproducible farmer seeds, untreated with chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"4-graines-de-laurier-sauce-laurus-nobilis","title":"Bay laurel seeds (Laurus nobilis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaurus nobilis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBay laurel, sweet bay, laurel of Apollo, true laurel: this is the laurel used for crowns in ancient Greece, and the only one of all the garden “laurels” that is edible. A versatile evergreen shrub with three uses — culinary, ornamental, and medicinal — which can grow several metres tall or remain trimmed into a ball in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark green, lance-shaped, leathery leaves, harvested all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e the leaf used in bouquet garni, indispensable in slow-cooked dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be pruned as desired:\u003c\/strong\u003e into a hedge, topiary, ball, or free-growing shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lived:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-established plant can live for several decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions — read carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever confuse bay laurel with its toxic namesakes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oleander (\u003cem\u003eNerium oleander\u003c\/em\u003e) and cherry laurel (\u003cem\u003ePrunus laurocerasus\u003c\/em\u003e), both widely used in hedges, are dangerous — only \u003cem\u003eLaurus nobilis\u003c\/em\u003e is edible. The unmistakable sign: crush the leaf, and bay laurel immediately releases its characteristic culinary fragrance. The others do not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts black berries are not edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways remove the leaves from the dish before serving: they are tough and may cause injury if swallowed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade, sheltered from cold, drying winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, deep, and well drained. It tolerates lime and drought once established, but does not tolerate stagnant moisture in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds require \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to optimise germination. Then sow in a tray or directly in the ground, covering with black plastic until emergence: \u003cstrong\u003edarkness is necessary for germination\u003c\/strong\u003e. Keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged. Be patient, as emergence can take several months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into the ground in mild regions, or into a large pot elsewhere — it withstands temperatures down to about -10 °C, but young plants are more fragile and benefit from being brought indoors during their first winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater during the first year, then only in cases of severe drought. Mulch around the base in winter in cold regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune in spring to give it the desired shape. It regrows very well from old wood, unlike many Mediterranean shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves as needed throughout the year. Tip: dried leaves are more aromatic than fresh ones, whose bitterness is more pronounced. Dry them flat, in the shade, for a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt makes an excellent Mediterranean hedge or bed when combined with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-thym-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003ethyme\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003edrought-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense evergreen foliage provides winter shelter and nesting sites for birds when deciduous shrubs are bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts small pale yellow spring flowers are visited by bees, and its black berries feed blackbirds and thrushes in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves in bouquet garni, court-bouillon, slow-cooked dishes, marinades, and preserves. One or two leaves are enough, as their aroma is strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, used in herbal medicine since antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDedicated to Apollo, it crowned poets and victors in antiquity — hence the words “laureate” and “baccalaureate.” The expression “resting on one’s laurels” also preserves this legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBay laurel is dioecious, so only female plants bear berries, and a male plant must be nearby. Harvest the fully black berries in autumn, remove the pulp, and sow them promptly: their germination capacity declines quickly. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted, and carefully packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree of poets, and the indispensable leaf for your slow-cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865909080397,"sku":"3760335362460","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/laurier-sauce-rameau-feuille-baies-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788202513"},{"product_id":"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-psyllium-brun-vrai-plantain-ispaghul-semences-paysannes","title":"Brown psyllium seeds (Plantago afra)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlantago afra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown psyllium, sand plantain, flea herb, Provence psyllium: its nickname, flea herb, comes from its tiny, brown, shiny seeds, which look remarkably like the insect. This is French psyllium, historically cultivated in Provence and listed in the French Pharmacopoeia — to be carefully distinguished from its Indian cousin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrown seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e tiny and shiny, they are the harvested part of the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery frugal:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is content with poor soils and survives droughts without complaint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it acclimatizes to most temperate regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndemanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e an easy crop, ideal for a dry, inhospitable corner of the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not confuse it with \u003cstrong\u003eIndian plantain\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePlantago ovata\u003c\/em\u003e), sold under the name blond psyllium: these are two distinct species. Brown psyllium is the variety historically cultivated in France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant listed in the French Pharmacopoeia, whose use is subject to professional supervision.\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 loamy, light, sandy and above all \u003cstrong\u003ewell-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is perfectly happy in poor soil — this is even preferable. No fertilization is necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place from March to May, on the surface or barely covered: the seeds are extremely fine. Simply firm them down and keep them slightly moist until emergence. 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\u003eVirtually none. Water very sparingly: excess water harms it far more than drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant point:\u003c\/strong\u003e summer rain during ripening can jeopardize the harvest, as the seeds become gelatinous when in contact with water. Choose a well-exposed location and monitor the weather as harvest approaches.\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 spikes in dry weather, when they turn brown and before they shed their seeds, then dry them completely under cover before rubbing them over a container.\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 frugality makes it a good companion for other plants suited to poor, dry soil, such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-thym-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003ethyme\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-sol-pauvre-sec\"\u003eseeds for poor, dry soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts inconspicuous spikes produce pollen appreciated by small pollinators, and its seeds feed seed-eating birds at the end of the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts drought tolerance makes it a good candidate for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003ewater-efficient gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivating this Provençal species helps preserve a traditional crop plant that has become rare in France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant listed in the French Pharmacopoeia, cultivated in Provence for centuries. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso of interest as a botanical curiosity and a reminder of a heritage crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the harvest itself: keep some of the seeds for the following sowing. Let a few spikes ripen completely on the plant in dry weather, then dry them under cover. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, 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\u003eAuthentic French psyllium, a heritage crop from Provence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865916879181,"sku":"3760335361340","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/psyllium-brun-touffe-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788268632"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-sarriette-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes","title":"Winter savory seeds (Satureja montana)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSatureja montana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter savory, perennial savory, donkey pepper, or \u003cem\u003epèbre d'ai\u003c\/em\u003e in Provençal: this last name says everything about its peppery, powerful flavor. It is the traditional herb for legumes—broad beans, beans, and lentils—which it flavors and makes easier to digest, a use confirmed by centuries of peasant cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeppery flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e pungent and intense, it enhances meats, vegetables, and marinades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoody perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike annual savory, it returns every year and can be harvested almost year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small white or lilac flowers from July to October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, it requires very little maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, without exception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e poor, dry, stony, or calcareous, and above all \u003cstrong\u003ewell drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. Like thyme, it is far more likely to die from winter moisture than from cold. In heavy soil, plant it on a mound or in a pot. Do not enrich the soil: lean soil concentrates its aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in the ground after the last frosts, or start in a seed tray indoors a few weeks earlier. Sow on the surface or barely cover: the tiny seeds need light to germinate. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 30 cm spacing, in a rock garden, dry border, stone wall, or large pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. No fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune lightly every spring without cutting into the old wood—it will not regrow. This prevents the plant from becoming bare in the center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves throughout the season for fresh or dried use. For drying, harvest just before flowering, in dry weather, when the concentration of essential oils is at its highest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted near \u003cstrong\u003ebeans and broad beans\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is traditionally reputed to help keep black aphids away—the classic pairing in the peasant garden, useful both in the garden and on the plate. It also forms a Mediterranean planting with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-thym-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003ethyme\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003elavender\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable pairings for the kitchen garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts late flowering, from July to October, attracts bees and butterflies during a season when resources are becoming scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts semi-evergreen foliage provides winter shelter for beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts drought resistance makes it a good candidate for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003ewater-saving gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndispensable in legume dishes, it also enhances grilled meats, game, stuffings, marinades, and goat cheeses—in Provence, it is traditionally rubbed onto tommes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, used in herbal medicine since antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few flowering tops dry completely on the plant, then rub them over a container and winnow them: the seeds are extremely fine. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur commitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and sort and package them carefully, without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to reseed, year after year, with seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Provençals’ donkey pepper, the indispensable companion to beans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865917927757,"sku":"3760335361432","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/sarriette-vivace-bordure-seche-muret-pierres-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787995374"},{"product_id":"35-graines-de-grande-bardane-plante-medicinale-ornementale-semences-paysannes","title":"Greater burdock seeds (Arctium lappa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArctium lappa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater burdock, cocklebur, beggar's buttons, elephant's ear: its hooked flower heads, which cling to clothing and animal fur, inspired Swiss engineer George de Mestral in 1941 to invent what became universally known as Velcro. In the garden, it is also an old root vegetable, highly valued in Japan, where it is called \u003cem\u003egobo\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImposing plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e enormous heart-shaped leaves and flowering stems that can exceed 1.50 m in the second year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHooked flower heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e pink-purple flowers in summer, followed by the famous clinging burrs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it forms a rosette in the first year, then flowers and sets seed in the second.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts hooked flower heads cling tenaciously to clothing and especially to animal fur: cut them off before maturity if you have a dog or cat, where they form knots that are difficult to remove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt self-seeds abundantly through this dispersal method: mow before seed production to control its spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, loose, cool and rich — essential if you are growing it for the root: it extends more than 60 cm deep and only develops well in deeply worked soil. Avoid stony or compacted soils, which produce forked roots that are difficult to pull up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from March to June or in September, in a nursery or directly in place, at a depth of 1–2 cm. Direct sowing is preferable, as its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 40 cm apart: the plant becomes large. Water during dry periods to prevent the root from becoming fibrous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the roots in the autumn of the \u003cstrong\u003efirst\u003c\/strong\u003e year, before the plant flowers: afterward they become woody and inedible. Dig deeply, as they grow far down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the young leaves in spring and the flowering stems before the buds open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts deep root loosens the soil and brings minerals up from the lower layers, benefiting subsequent crops — such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-de-chicoree-sauvage-legumes-ancien-salade-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewild chicory\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/types-de-sol-comment-les-ameliorer\"\u003ehow to improve your soil type\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts flower heads are highly attractive to pollinators and draw bees, bumblebees and butterflies in midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds feed goldfinches, which come to extract them from the dry heads in autumn and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts enormous leaves provide shelter appreciated by slugs and ground beetles close to the soil — useful as a slug trap near the vegetable garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe root, with a flavor similar to artichoke, is eaten cooked Japanese-style (\u003cem\u003egobo\u003c\/em\u003e); the young leaves are eaten raw in salads or cooked like spinach; the peeled flowering stem can be eaten like an artichoke heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA major traditional medicinal plant in European herbal medicine. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower heads to brown and dry completely on the plant, then open them — wearing gloves, as the hooks prick — to extract the elongated seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow a forgotten root vegetable and a true botanical curiosity with these greater burdock seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865918058829,"sku":"3760335361944","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/grande-bardane-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788015065"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-thym-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes","title":"Thyme seeds (Thymus vulgaris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThymus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon thyme, farigoule, frigoule, pote: it is the very aroma of the garrigue. This woody subshrub of the dry Mediterranean hills concentrates even more fragrance the harsher its conditions — poor, stony, dry soil suits it far better than good garden soil. It is one of the rare plants you need to resist fussing over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive fragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e tiny gray-green leaves that are highly aromatic, with a characteristic, slightly spicy flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoody perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it forms a small evergreen bush that can be harvested year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e tough and virtually indestructible, it grows wherever the soil is well drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small white to pink flowers in spring, covered with bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, absolutely essential. In shade, it becomes spindly, loses its fragrance, and eventually withers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e poor, dry, stony, or calcareous, and above all \u003cstrong\u003eperfectly drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the decisive point: thyme almost never dies from cold, but very often from stagnant winter moisture. In heavy soil, plant it on a mound or in a rock garden. Do not enrich the soil: rich soil dilutes its aroma and shortens its life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in April–May or September–October, on the surface or barely covered — its tiny seeds need light to germinate. Sow in pots at 18–20°C, or directly in place. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 30 cm spacing, in a rock garden, dry border, wall, or large pot. It grows very well in containers, provided the water can drain freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo watering once established. No fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe essential step:\u003c\/strong\u003e lightly prune each spring, after flowering, never cutting into the old wood — it will not regrow. This pruning prevents it from becoming bare in the center and extends its lifespan by several years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the shoot tips as needed throughout the year, since it is evergreen. For drying, harvest just before flowering, in dry weather and late morning: this is when its essential-oil concentration is at its highest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt creates a water-efficient Mediterranean bed with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-dhysope-officinale-hyssopus-officinalis\"\u003ehyssop\u003c\/a\u003e. In the vegetable garden, its strong scent deters cabbage white butterflies. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003edrought-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion plantings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts spring flowering is among the most visited of all: thyme honey from the garrigue is testament to this. Domestic and wild bees flock to it in large numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is also the host plant of several butterflies, including the Chequered Blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs ground cover in a rock garden, it shelters lizards and insects in a hot, dry environment where few species take hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential in Provençal cuisine: grilled meat and fish, court-bouillons, marinades, stuffings, and summer vegetables. It is part of the classic bouquet garni and flavors oils and vinegars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, listed in the French Pharmacopoeia and used in herbal medicine since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Greeks burned thyme in temples, while the Romans scented their baths with it: its name is said to come from the Greek \u003cem\u003ethumos\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning courage. Knights were given an embroidered sprig before leaving for battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flowering shoot tips to dry completely on the plant, then crumble them over a container and winnow them: the seeds are tiny. Thyme is also very easy to propagate from cuttings, a faster method for reproducing a particularly fragrant plant. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully packaged, with no chemical treatment whatsoever. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma of the garrigue, in the driest corner of your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865924481357,"sku":"3760335360435","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/thym-garrigue-floraison-rose-lilas-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788005194"},{"product_id":"600-graines-de-tanaisie-fleurs-plante-amie-pour-traitement-semences-paysannes","title":"Tansy Seeds (Tanacetum vulgare)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTanacetum vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBitter herb, worm herb, sweet-smelling herb in some regions: tansy lives up to its nicknames, as its powerful fragrance leaves no one indifferent. Long planted near homes and pantries to keep insects at bay, it remains a valuable ally in the vegetable garden today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e upright stems growing up to 1.50 m tall, forming a dense clump that spreads rapidly through its creeping rhizomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e finely divided, it releases a characteristic camphor-like scent when crushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden-button flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e flat umbels of yellow flower heads, from July to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTansy is toxic if ingested, especially in concentrated form: do not consume it, and keep it out of reach of children and pets. Its use is limited to decorative and repellent purposes in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts creeping rhizomes can make it invasive: restrict it to a defined area, a contained border, or a large pot if you are concerned about its spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade; it is not demanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary soil, even poor, dry, or stony soil—it grows spontaneously on banks and along paths. No fertilization is necessary; it only dislikes permanently waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow on the surface in spring, directly in place or in a pot for later transplanting, barely covering the seeds. No soaking is necessary. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the stems back at the end of winter. Divide the clump every 2–3 years to contain it and rejuvenate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted along the edge of the vegetable garden, it protects neighboring crops with its powerful scent. It pairs well with other repellent plants in the garden—see our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-repulsives-anti-moustiques-pucerons\"\u003erepellent plants\u003c\/a\u003e and on \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 flat umbels are particularly accessible to short-tongued insects: hoverflies, beetles, and small beneficial wasps readily find food there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt naturally repels several unwanted insects while welcoming beneficial species—a valuable dual role in permaculture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural repellent and fungicide, tansy can be used dried in sachets or bouquets, or as a maceration, infusion, liquid fertilizer, or decoction to deter stink bugs, moths, fleas, and ants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few yellow umbels turn brown and dry completely on the plant, then shake out the seeds over a container: they are tiny. Tansy also spreads very effectively through its rhizomes, without even needing to be sown. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, 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\u003eChoose tansy for your garden for natural protection against unwanted insects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865927627085,"sku":"3760335360459","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/tanaisie-pied-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788274802"},{"product_id":"200-graines-dhysope-officinale-hyssopus-officinalis","title":"Common Hyssop Seeds (Hyssopus officinalis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHyssopus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyssop, sacred herb, herb of joy: cultivated in monastery gardens since the Middle Ages, it is one of the plants listed by Charlemagne in his capitulary De Villis. Its intense blue-violet flower spikes and narrow, aromatic foliage make it one of the finest decorative herbs for a dry garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep blue spikes:\u003c\/strong\u003e flowering from July to September, with upright spikes in a bright blue-violet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, aromatic foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e semi-evergreen, releasing a camphoraceous, slightly bitter fragrance when crushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact subshrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 50 cm tall, forming a dense clump that becomes woody at the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, in a warm location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e poor, dry, alkaline and, above all, very well drained — this is a plant of Mediterranean scrubland. It fears stagnant winter moisture far more than the cold. Do not amend the soil: poor soil concentrates its aromas and strengthens its compact habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e improves germination. Then sow in spring, on the surface because the seeds need light, in pots and then transplant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into a rock garden, flower bed, border or herb garden, spacing plants 40 cm apart. Excellent as a low clipped border, in the style of medieval physic gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune lightly each spring without cutting into the old wood: this prevents it from becoming sparse and extends its lifespan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost no watering once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the flowering tops at the beginning of flowering, in the morning after the dew has evaporated, when the fragrance is at its strongest. Dry in bunches hung in the shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt shares the requirements of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eEnglish lavender\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, creating a harmonious Mediterranean herb garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted near cabbages, its powerful fragrance deters certain pests. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable companion planting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is one of the most nectar-rich plants there is: its spikes literally buzz with bees and butterflies all summer, and it produces highly regarded honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts semi-evergreen foliage provides winter shelter for beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts drought tolerance makes it an excellent choice for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003ewater-wise gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn cooking, its strongly flavored, slightly bitter leaves should be used sparingly in stuffings, stews and legume soups. Its flowers make an attractive garnish for salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA historic medicinal plant of monastery gardens. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMentioned in the Bible as a purification plant, hyssop symbolizes cleanliness and spiritual renewal. It was cultivated in all medieval physic gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few spikes to brown and dry completely on the plant, then shake them over a container: the small black seeds settle at the bottom of the calyces. Hyssop also readily self-seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatments. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant a little history and tradition in your garden with these hyssop seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866930164045,"sku":"3760335362422","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/hysope-officinale-rameau-fleuri-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787516008"},{"product_id":"1500-graines-de-millepertuis-androseme-hypericum-androsaemum","title":"St. John's Wort Seeds (Hypericum androsaemum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHypericum androsaemum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrosema St. John's wort, officinal androsema, all-heal, blood herb: not to be confused with perforate St. John's wort, its herbaceous cousin. This one is a spreading shrub whose main appeal comes in autumn — its berries successively turn from green to bright red and then glossy black, often displaying all the colors at once on the same branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual seasonal interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e long-lasting bright yellow flowering from June to September, followed by decorative red fruits turning black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpreading shrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m tall, it effectively fills difficult spots in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery easy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e it adapts to any type of soil, in full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBranches for bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e its fruit-laden stems make a striking impression in autumn arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts decorative berries \u003cstrong\u003emust not be eaten\u003c\/strong\u003e: reserve them for bouquets. Keep them out of the reach of young children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade — it readily tolerates light shade, which is rare and valuable for a flowering shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any type of soil, including poor or chalky soil, provided it remains somewhat moist. This is one of its great qualities: it grows where you no longer know what to plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring, on the surface or barely covered — the seeds are tiny and need light to germinate. A period of cold improves the evenness of germination. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 60 cm spacing, in borders, on slopes, in light woodland, or as ground cover at the base of taller shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater during the first two years; afterward it becomes self-sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the clump back at the end of winter, to 20 cm above the ground: it regrows vigorously and flowers on the current year's wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the fruiting branches at the end of summer, when the berries still show a mixture of green, red, and black: this is when they are most decorative in bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts tolerance of light shade makes it a good woodland companion, alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/1000-graines-de-digitale-pourpre-fleurs-ornementale-semences-paysannes\"\u003efoxglove\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/25-graines-de-monnaie-du-pape-fleurs-plante-jardin-ancien-semences-paysannes\"\u003ehonesty\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts yellow flowers with long stamens are very rich in pollen and attract bees and hoverflies throughout four months of flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts berries feed birds in autumn, which then help spread its seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts spreading habit protects the soil and provides shelter for small wildlife, including in shady corners of the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorders, slopes, ground cover for difficult spots, and especially autumn bouquets for its fruiting branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional medicinal plant — its nickname “all-heal” is a reminder of this. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few berries to turn completely black on the shrub, then crush them in a little water and rinse to separate the seeds from the pulp. Dry them before storing. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to restore gardeners' ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shrub that flowers all summer and produces fruiting branches for autumn bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866930721101,"sku":"3760335362385","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/millepertuis-androseme-rameau-fleurs-et-baies-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787509353"},{"product_id":"200-graines-de-marrube-blanc-marrubium-vulgare","title":"White Horehound Seeds (Marrubium vulgare)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarrubium vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite horehound, common horehound, virgin herb, bonhomme: this small perennial with crinkled, woolly, almost silvery foliage was once found in every country garden before falling out of use. Its growth habit resembles mint, while its fragrance evokes thyme: an understated plant that deserves to make a comeback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoolly foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e crinkled leaves covered with a whitish down, highly decorative and silvery in appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e excellent resistance to both cold and drought, ideal for difficult gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e its whorls of small white flowers are highly attractive to bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun; it appreciates heat and light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e poor, dry, stony, and well-drained — this is a plant of wasteland and waysides, thriving where little else will grow. Above all, it dislikes stagnant moisture. Do not amend the soil: lean soil concentrates its aromas and enhances its silvery foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring, on the surface since the seeds need light to germinate, in pots or directly in the ground. No soaking or stratification is necessary. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant along borders, in rock gardens, or in herb beds, spacing plants 40 cm apart. It also grows very well in pots, making it a good option for small spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost none. Cut back the clump at the end of winter to keep it compact. No watering is needed once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt shares the dry-soil requirements of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, making a harmonious herb border. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-sol-pauvre-sec\"\u003eseeds for poor, dry soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts fermented plant extract has traditionally been used in the vegetable garden against caterpillars — see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion plantings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly valued by bees, it produces abundant nectar throughout a long summer flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts evergreen, woolly foliage provides winter shelter for small beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts drought resistance makes it a good candidate for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003ewater-wise gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts highly bitter aromatic leaves are used sparingly in infusions. A traditional medicinal plant of the European countryside. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a fermented plant extract, for the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the whorls to dry completely on the plant until they turn brown, then shake the stems over a container: the small seeds settle at the bottom of the prickly calyces. Handle with gloves, as the calyces are sharp. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRediscover a forgotten herb of country gardens with these white horehound seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866931245389,"sku":"3760335362323","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/marrube-blanc-tige-fleurie-verticilles-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787520741"},{"product_id":"100-graines-dechinacee-pourpre-echinacea-purpurea","title":"Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea purpurea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple coneflower: its name comes from the Greek \u003cem\u003eechinos\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning hedgehog, referring to its raised, spiky center that remains upright long after the petals have fallen. Native to the prairies of North America, it has retained a remarkable hardiness from its origins.\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 remarkably resistant to cold and disease, it requires very little care once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended summer flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e large pink-purple daisy-like flowers with drooping petals surrounding a raised orange center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e its dried centers persist throughout the winter, creating lovely frosted silhouettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny; it tolerates light partial shade but flowers less abundantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, deep, and above all well drained, even stony or somewhat alkaline. Important: it tolerates heavy, waterlogged winter soils very poorly, where its crown rots—this is the main cause of failure. In clay soil, plant it on a slight mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds require 4 to 6 weeks of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to germinate properly. Then sow in spring, directly in the ground or in pots, barely covering the seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater only during the first year, while it establishes its roots. After that, it takes care of itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not cut back the stems in autumn: leave the dried centers standing for wildlife and winter structure, and prune at the end of winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt creates superb prairie-style beds with other full-sun perennials and pairs well with ornamental grasses. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-au-potager\"\u003ecombining flowers with 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 is one of the best butterfly plants for the garden: its broad, flat center serves as an ideal landing pad, and bees, bumblebees, and hoverflies flock to it all summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts centers, left in place over winter, feed goldfinches and tits, which come to collect the seeds—a further reason not to prune too early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used by the peoples of the North American plains, it remains one of the most widely cultivated medicinal plants in the world today. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent cut flower with a long vase life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the centers to turn brown and dry completely on the plant, then crumble them over a container while wearing gloves: the scales are prickly. Separate the seeds from the debris. 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 the living world as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSales reserved for amateur gardeners seeking quality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866931999053,"sku":"3760335362415","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/echinacee-pourpre-echinacea-purpurea-pied-fleuri-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787321594"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-rue-officinale-ruta-graveolens","title":"Common Rue Seeds (Ruta graveolens)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRuta graveolens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStinking rue, herb-of-grace, witches’ herb: few plants carry such a loaded reputation. In the Middle Ages, it was hung by doors to ward off evil spirits as well as insects, and its bluish leaves, with their powerful fragrance, were used to flavor salads and sauces. Today, it is above all a magnificent rock-garden perennial, with highly graphic evergreen foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemarkable foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e finely divided, with a very distinctive glaucous blue-green color, evergreen all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it adapts to all soils and is remarkably drought-resistant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small greenish-yellow flowers in corymbs, in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e the sap of common rue is highly photosensitizing. On contact with the skin followed by exposure to sunlight, it can cause severe burns and blisters (phytophotodermatitis), sometimes several hours later. You must wear gloves and long sleeves when pruning or harvesting it, preferably in overcast weather, and wash your hands thoroughly afterward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e all parts of the plant are toxic in uncontrolled doses. Its historical culinary use involved only minute quantities. Do not consume it, and keep it out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid planting it along paths or walkways where it could be brushed against in sunny weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, in a warm, open location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e poor, dry, stony, or calcareous, and above all very well drained. It thrives where few plants can survive and is particularly sensitive to stagnant winter moisture. Do not enrich the soil: poor soil strengthens its compact habit and fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds require \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to germinate well. Then sow them in pots under cover in spring, on the surface because they need light to germinate, and transplant them afterward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into a rock garden, bank, or dry border, spacing plants 40 cm apart. Excellent in pots for controlling its location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo watering once established. Prune lightly at the end of winter to maintain a compact habit — wearing gloves and in overcast weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt shares the requirements of other dry rock-garden plants such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e, with which it creates a water-efficient Mediterranean bed. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003edrought-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts powerful scent makes it a traditional repellent plant for the garden — see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-repulsives-anti-moustiques-pucerons\"\u003erepellent plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is the host plant of the Old World swallowtail, one of our largest and most beautiful butterflies: its green-and-black striped caterpillars feed exclusively on it, along with a few other umbellifers. Sowing it provides a nursery for this emblematic species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts summer yellow flowers attract small bees and hoverflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown as “herb-of-grace,” rue was a symbol of repentance and protection in the Middle Ages and was used in blessing rituals. Shakespeare mentions it in Hamlet as the herb of remembrance and regret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet the capsules turn brown and split open in a star shape on the plant, then shake them over a container — wearing gloves. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive plant with unique bluish foliage, best planted in a dry, sunny corner of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866932490573,"sku":"3760335362330","price":4.84,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/rue-officinale-ruta-graveolens-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787405632"},{"product_id":"150-graines-de-pavot-de-californie-fleurs-melliferes-semences-paysannes","title":"California Poppy Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEschscholzia californica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden poppy, California poppy: it is no coincidence that this flower bears gold in several of its nicknames. It has been the official emblematic flower of the state of California since 1903, chosen for its sun-colored petals that once carpeted the hills of the American West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial grown as an annual:\u003c\/strong\u003e native to the western United States, it produces vibrant yellow, orange, and sometimes pink flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e finely divided, it adds an airy touch to borders and rock gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, it requires almost no watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun is essential — its flowers close in the shade and in cloudy weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e poor, dry, sandy, or stony, and above all well drained. It dislikes heavy, clay-rich, and damp soils, where its roots rot. There is no need to amend or fertilize the soil: soil that is too rich produces lots of foliage and few flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place, broadcasting the seeds, in spring or autumn. Like other poppies, its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well: avoid starting it in pots. Barely cover the seeds and thin to 20 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo prior soaking is necessary. For more information, see our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds in cotton, in pots, or directly in the ground\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost none: no watering once established and no fertilizing. Remove faded flowers to extend flowering, or let them go to seed for natural self-sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt pairs perfectly with other flowers suited to dry, poor soils, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-de-coquelicot-sauvage-jardin-fleur-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewild poppy\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-bleuet-fleurs-plante-mellifere-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecornflower\u003c\/a\u003e, to create a maintenance-free flower meadow. Discover other suitable varieties in our article about \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-sol-pauvre-sec\"\u003eseeds for poor, dry soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike other poppies, its flowers provide abundant pollen that is highly sought after by bees and hoverflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSown along the edge of a vegetable garden, it attracts pollinators to nearby crops — a strategy detailed in our article about \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-au-potager\"\u003ecombining flowers with a vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimarily ornamental, it has also traditionally been used in herbal tea in some cultures for a long time. Do not confuse it with the opium poppy: its seeds are not commonly used as food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the official flower of the state of California, the golden poppy is celebrated each year with its own unofficial holiday, California Poppy Day, on April 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the long pods to turn brown and dry on the plant until they split open lengthwise, then shake them over a bag. The California poppy also readily self-seeds, and can cover an entire flower bed over the seasons. To keep the seeds safely until the next sowing, see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds from one year to the next\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a touch of vibrant color to your garden with these California poppy seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866935275853,"sku":"3760335362019","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/pavot-de-californie-fleur-orange-petales-soyeux-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787503578"},{"product_id":"200-graines-de-melisse-officinale-plante-aromatique-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Lemon Balm Seeds (Melissa officinalis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon balm, citronella, bee balm, lemon herb: its name comes from the Greek \u003cem\u003emelissa\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning bee — beekeepers in antiquity rubbed it inside hives to encourage swarms to settle there. Crush a leaf and you will understand its other nickname: it gives off a remarkably fresh lemon scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemon fragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e highly aromatic, quilted leaves with an immediate freshness when crushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemarkably hardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it returns every spring for years without any care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly attractive to bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e its small white flowers attract large numbers of bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates full sun as well as partial shade and a range of soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003espreading and reseeds abundantly\u003c\/strong\u003e: left unchecked, it can colonize an entire flower bed in two or three seasons. Give it a defined space, grow it in a container, or cut the flower stalks before they set seed if you do not want it to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade — partial shade suits it very well in hot regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, fertile, light and slightly clayey, although it adapts to most soils. Soil that stays moist produces larger, more tender leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring, \u003cstrong\u003eon the surface without covering\u003c\/strong\u003e: its tiny seeds need light to germinate. Simply firm them down and keep them moist. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant 40 cm apart, in a border, herb garden or pot. In a pot, divide the clump regularly to prevent it from smothering its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater during dry periods. Cut the clump back after flowering: it will produce fresh foliage that is much more fragrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide every 3 to 4 years to rejuvenate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves \u003cstrong\u003ebefore flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e, in dry weather: this is when their lemon fragrance is most intense. It fades considerably after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt freezes better than it dries, as drying causes it to lose much of its aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts lemon fragrance is reputed to repel mosquitoes: plant it near areas where you eat outdoors in summer, or make bouquets for the table. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-repulsives-anti-moustiques-pucerons\"\u003erepellent plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is one of the most attractive plants for bees — its Latin name says it all. Let it flower in a corner of the garden rather than cutting everything back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts long flowering period, from June to September, makes it a reliable resource for much of the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh leaves in infusions, fruit salads, summer drinks, desserts and with fish. It also adds excellent flavour to homemade syrup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA major traditional medicinal plant, listed in the French Pharmacopoeia and grown in herb gardens since the Middle Ages. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower stalks to dry completely on the plant, then crush them over a container: the seeds are extremely fine. In practice, lemon balm reseeds so readily on its own that harvesting is rarely necessary. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bees’ plant, with a lemon fragrance close at hand all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866939109709,"sku":"3760335361463","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/melisse-officinale-pied-entier-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788271850"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-pavot-somnifere-papaver-somniferum-semences-paysannes","title":"Opium Poppy Seeds (Papaver somniferum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePapaver somniferum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpium poppy, or breadseed poppy when cultivated for its oil: its Latin name itself tells a story, since \u003cem\u003esomniferum\u003c\/em\u003e evokes Somnus, the Roman god of sleep. Cultivated since antiquity for its ornamental qualities as much as for its culinary seeds, the opium poppy remains a reliable choice for garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy annual:\u003c\/strong\u003e it brings a touch of lightness to garden beds, borders and edging, with large single or double flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaucous foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e its bluish leaves and decorative seed capsules extend the plant’s interest after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e it can be sown equally well in spring or autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll parts of the plant, especially the latex that flows from a cut immature capsule, contain alkaloids: keep the plant out of reach of children and pets. In France, growing opium poppies ornamentally in a home garden is permitted, but extracting and processing the latex for narcotic purposes is strictly prohibited by law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, essential for abundant flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, light and well-drained, including calcareous or stony soil. It dislikes heavy, waterlogged soil, where its roots rot. Fertilizing is unnecessary: overly rich soil produces soft stems that collapse under the weight of the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place by broadcasting, in spring or autumn. Its fragile taproot tolerates transplanting very poorly: sowing in pots followed by transplanting should be avoided. Barely cover the very fine seeds, and thin to 25–30 cm. No soaking is necessary. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery little maintenance: water only during significant drought while the plant is growing. Leave the capsules in place if you wish to harvest the seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt pairs naturally with other bed flowers that prefer well-drained soil, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-bleuet-fleurs-plante-mellifere-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecornflower\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-de-coquelicot-sauvage-jardin-fleur-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewild poppy\u003c\/a\u003e, its cousin from the same family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe poppy produces no nectar, but its abundant pollen is especially sought after by bees, which literally roll around in it early in the morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds feed seed-eating birds if a few capsules are left to open on the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce mature and dry, the seeds can be used in breadmaking and baking for their nutty flavor and crunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the capsules to brown and dry on the plant until they open into small slits beneath their crown. Then turn them over a bag: the seeds escape like salt from a shaker. The poppy also readily self-seeds from one year to the next. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a touch of elegance and tranquility to your garden with these opium poppy seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866939371853,"sku":"3760335361791","price":5.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/pavot-somnifere-papaver-somniferum-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787404062"},{"product_id":"150-graines-de-valeriane-officinale-plante-medicinale-semences-paysannes","title":"Common Valerian Seeds (Valeriana officinalis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eValeriana officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon valerian, cat’s herb, Saint George’s herb, cure-all: the wealth of its common names reflects the place it has held in physic gardens since the Middle Ages. Its nickname, cat’s herb, is well deserved: the scent of its roots fascinates felines in much the same way as catnip, to the point that young plants sometimes need to be protected from their attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall, slender perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it reaches 1 to 1.5 m and bears umbels of small white-to-pink flowers in June and July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it withstands cold well and requires little maintenance once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWild appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e its natural habit adds a country feel to beds and pond edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably partial shade, or full sun if the soil remains constantly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool to moist, deep, and rich in organic matter — this is a plant of riverbanks and damp meadows, and it does not tolerate drought. Adding compost and applying a thick mulch benefit it, unlike most perennials in this catalogue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds require \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e and quickly lose their germination capacity: sow them fresh, in spring, on the surface, as they need light to germinate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant it at the back of a bed or along the edge of a pond, spacing plants 50 cm apart: the clump becomes large.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect young plants with wire mesh if cats visit the garden: they readily roll on them and can destroy them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil moist with regular watering in summer and a good layer of mulch. Cut back the stems after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts broad white umbels are frequently visited by butterflies, hoverflies, and many small short-tongued pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt also attracts neighborhood cats, which come to roll in its foliage — a well-known use among cat owners, who sometimes grow it for their pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA major medicinal plant in European herbal medicine, traditionally used since antiquity. 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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. 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Its Latin name refers to Achilles, who, according to legend, used it to treat his soldiers before Troy — and its epithet \u003cem\u003emillefolium\u003c\/em\u003e to its finely divided foliage, which seems to consist of a thousand leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e flat-topped white to pink flower heads, from June to October, borne on upright stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinely divided foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e very airy, it forms a dense carpet at ground level and remains decorative outside the flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e virtually indestructible, it adapts to almost any conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade; it adapts to both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary soil, even poor, dry and stony, as long as it is well drained — it grows spontaneously on embankments and along paths. Above all, do not fertilize: in rich soil, its stems grow long, become weak and flop over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in the ground from May to July, on the surface without covering: the very fine seeds need light to germinate. Simply firm the soil. No soaking or stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery little maintenance is required. Cut it back after the first flowering to encourage a second flush, and divide the clump every 3 years to rejuvenate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the flower heads when in full bloom in dry weather, and dry them upside down in small bunches, in the shade and in a well-ventilated place — they are also excellent for decorative dried bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenowned for stimulating the vigor of neighboring plants, it belongs both along the edge of the vegetable garden and in perennial beds, alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-dechinacee-pourpre-echinacea-purpurea\"\u003epurple coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e, with which it shares the same requirements. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-au-potager\"\u003ecombining flowers in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts leaves are traditionally added to compost, which they help activate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts flat-topped flower heads form genuine landing platforms for short-tongued insects: hoverflies, ladybirds, lacewings and beneficial micro-wasps flock to them — many of them aphid predators attracted to the garden. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable combinations for the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts very long flowering period, from June to October, makes it a reliable resource for almost the entire season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe young leaves, with a slightly bitter, aniseed flavor, add flavor to salads and sauces. The dried flowers are traditionally prepared as an infusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the medicinal plants used for the longest time in Europe. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssociated with the hero Achilles in Greek mythology, yarrow was also used in ancient China for divination: the 50 dried stalks were used to cast the hexagrams of the I Ching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower heads to turn brown and dry completely on the plant, then rub them over a container: the seeds are tiny. Yarrow also readily self-seeds and spreads through its rhizomes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA generous, virtually indestructible perennial, a precious ally for gardeners and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866945859917,"sku":"3760335361968","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/achillee-millefeuille-achillea-millefolium-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787408520"},{"product_id":"150-graines-de-guimauve-officinale-fleurs-plante-medicinale-semences-paysannes","title":"Marshmallow Seeds (Althaea officinalis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlthaea officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarsh mallow, white mallow, althea, Saint James's mallow: it was indeed the root of this plant that was once used to make marshmallow, the soft confection whose name has remained associated with it even though industrial recipes have not contained it for a long time. A beautiful perennial of wet areas, with velvety foliage and delicate pale pink flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVelvety foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e gray-green leaves covered with a characteristic soft down, very distinctive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e upright stems reaching 1.50 m, bearing pale pink flowers from July to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant of cool environments:\u003c\/strong\u003e naturally found in wet meadows, marshes, and salt meadows across Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich, and above all cool to moist — this is the decisive factor. Unlike most plants in this catalog, it appreciates heavy soils that retain water and even tolerates slightly saline soils. It withstands frost well provided the soil is well drained in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e significantly improves germination. Then sow in spring, in pots or directly in place, lightly covering the seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant it beside a pond, in a low area of the garden, or in the coolest part of the vegetable garden, spacing plants 60 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater generously in summer and mulch to retain moisture. Cut back the dry stems at the end of 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\u003eHarvest the roots in autumn of the second or third year, when they are well developed. Pick the flowers and young leaves as needed throughout summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt shares the cool, moist conditions required by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/25-graines-dhibiscus-des-marais-fleurs-plantes-semences-paysannes\"\u003eswamp hibiscus\u003c\/a\u003e, with which it creates a beautiful pondside display. It also pairs well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/50-graines-de-mauve-royale-fleurs-vivace-plante-mellifere-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eroyal mallow\u003c\/a\u003e, its close relative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts flowers are highly attractive to pollinators and draw bees and bumblebees in midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all plants in the mallow family, it is a host plant for butterfly caterpillars, especially Painted Lady caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlong pond edges, it helps vegetate the banks and provide habitat for aquatic wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe leaves, flowers, and roots are edible. Its roots are particularly rich in mucilage, making them useful for naturally thickening sauces and other preparations. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-comestibles-semis-recolte-utilisation\"\u003eedible flowers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA major traditional medicinal plant in European herbal medicine, used since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow a few flowers to develop their small, wheel-shaped round fruits, then harvest them once they are brown and dry: each one separates into segments containing a seed. 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, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a touch of tradition to your garden with these marsh mallow seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866961129805,"sku":"3760335360879","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/guimauve-officinale-althaea-officinalis-tige-fleurie-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787500348"},{"product_id":"1000-graines-dabsinthe-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes","title":"Wormwood Seeds (Artemisia absinthium)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArtemisia absinthium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsinthe, wormwood, holy herb, worm herb, green fairy: few plants have such a turbulent history. Banned in France from 1915 to 2011, it can now once again be grown freely in the garden. Its finely divided silver foliage and legendary bitterness—the most intense in the plant kingdom—make it a distinctive perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e very finely divided and silky, remarkably ornamental throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it forms a woody clump at the base and returns every year without care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegendary bitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e its name has become synonymous with bitterness in everyday language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, it needs almost no watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions — please read carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsinthe contains \u003cstrong\u003ethujone\u003c\/strong\u003e, an active compound in high doses. Its consumption should not be improvised: reserve it for use under the supervision of a professional, and do not prepare homemade infusions or extracts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e, or for children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllelopathic effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e its thujone concentration strongly inhibits the growth of nearby plants. Plant it at least one metre away from any other crop—this instruction should be taken seriously, as it literally sterilizes its immediate surroundings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid composting large quantities of its residues, for the same reason.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in humus but above all \u003cstrong\u003ewell-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. It tolerates poor, dry soils and is far more susceptible to stagnant winter moisture than to cold. In heavy soil, plant it on a mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in March–April, after the last frosts, on the surface or barely covered—the seeds are tiny and need light to germinate. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant out at the beginning of autumn or the following spring, allowing at least one metre of space in every direction for each plant. An isolated border or a dedicated corner suits it better than a place in the middle of the vegetable garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo watering once established. No fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut back the clump at the end of winter to keep it compact, without cutting into the old wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the flowering tops at the beginning of flowering, in dry weather, and dry them upside down in the shade in a well-ventilated place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo direct combination is possible because of its allelopathic effect. However, its powerful scent makes it a traditional repellent plant: planted along the edge of a plot, at a distance, it disrupts several pests. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-repulsives-anti-moustiques-pucerons\"\u003erepellent plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts small yellow flower heads in late summer are visited by many small pollinators, at a time when resources are becoming scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts evergreen basal foliage provides winter shelter for beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts drought resistance makes it an excellent choice for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003ewater-wise gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA striking ornamental plant valued for its silver foliage, with dried flowering tops used in repellent sachets for wardrobes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA major traditional medicinal plant, listed in the French Pharmacopoeia and used in herbal medicine since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe “green fairy” of nineteenth-century poets and painters—Verlaine, Rimbaud, Van Gogh—owes its nickname to the drink made from it. Its Greek name, \u003cem\u003eapsinthion\u003c\/em\u003e, is said to mean “without sweetness.”\u003c\/p\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 rub them over a container and winnow them: the seeds are extremely fine. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver foliage and a legendary history, in a dry corner of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866968830285,"sku":"3760335360015","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/absinthe-artemisia-absinthium-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787408103"},{"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":"150-graines-de-soucis-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Calendula Seeds (Calendula officinalis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalendula officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot marigold, calendula, flower of every month: this last nickname comes from the Latin \u003cem\u003ecalendae\u003c\/em\u003e, the first day of the month, because this flower seems never to stop blooming. Farmers in the past even used it as a barometer: flower heads that remained closed in the morning foretold rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndefatigable flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright yellow to orange, from spring until the first frosts, on spreading, bushy clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery easy:\u003c\/strong\u003e an annual that adapts to all soil types and reseeds itself from one year to the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e flower beds, borders, rock gardens, containers or vegetable garden rows—it finds its place everywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny; it tolerates light partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e truly all types, even poor, alkaline or stony soil, as long as it is well drained—it is one of the most accommodating flowers there is. No fertilization needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place from March to May, covering the curved seeds with about 1 cm of soil. No pots or pre-soaking needed; germination is quick and very reliable. Thin to 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\u003eRegularly remove faded flowers: this is what keeps flowering continuously until the first frosts.\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 fully open flower heads in dry weather, mid-morning, and dry them quickly in the shade, spreading out the petals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vegetable garden classic: sown between rows of vegetables, its scent disrupts several unwanted insects, and its roots are reputed to cleanse the soil. It pairs well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003edwarf nasturtium\u003c\/a\u003e, another vegetable garden ally. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion plantings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts widely open flower heads are accessible to a great diversity of pollinators, including small short-tongued species often overlooked by complex flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts very late flowering, lasting until the first frosts, makes it one of the season’s last resources for 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 and petals are edible: the colorful petals decorate salads, rice and desserts, which has earned the pot marigold the nickname “poor man’s saffron.” See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-comestibles-semis-recolte-utilisation\"\u003eedible flowers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used in cosmetics and homemade preparations for centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few faded flower heads in place: they form crescent-shaped, curved seeds that are highly distinctive, turning brown and detaching easily once dry. Pot marigold also reseeds itself 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 living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd these pot marigolds to your garden for their bright color and usefulness in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866984198477,"sku":"3760335360480","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/souci-officinal-calendula-fleur-orange-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787506782"},{"product_id":"2500-graines-de-camomille-matricaire-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes","title":"German Chamomile Seeds (Matricaria chamomilla)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatricaria chamomilla\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerman chamomile, wild chamomile, and mayweed: this small daisy-like flower has been cultivated since Ancient Egypt, where it was dedicated to the sun god Ra because of its golden center. It can be distinguished from other chamomiles by its hollow, domed receptacle, which can easily be checked by cutting it in half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbundant flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e from May to October, with small white flower heads and domed yellow centers, above finely divided, airy foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive fragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e its crushed flowers give off a sweet, fruity scent, more mellow than that of Roman chamomile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery easy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e an undemanding annual that settles into almost any corner of the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny; it needs light to flower abundantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, even poor, light, and well-drained. It grows spontaneously in wastelands and along field edges, proof of its frugality: there is no need to fertilize, as soil that is too rich produces weak plants with few flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in place in autumn or spring (late April outdoors), on the surface without covering: its tiny seeds need light to germinate. Simply firm the soil. Neither waterlogged conditions nor stratification is needed. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost none. Thin to 20 cm if the seedlings are dense, and water only in the event of marked drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the flower heads when in full bloom, in the morning after the dew has evaporated, when the white petals are still horizontal. Dry them flat, in the shade, in a well-ventilated place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSown along the edge of the vegetable garden, it attracts pollinators and beneficial insects to the crops. It pairs well with other flower-bed flowers such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-de-soucis-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecalendula\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-au-potager\"\u003ecombining flowers in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts flat, open flower heads are highly accessible to small short-tongued pollinators: hoverflies, small solitary bees, and beneficial micro-hymenopterans can easily find nectar and pollen there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering period from May to October, valuable for extending resources throughout 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\u003eTraditionally used in infusions and cosmetics since Antiquity, it remains one of the most widely cultivated plants in the world for these purposes. 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 faded flower heads to turn completely brown on the plant, then rub them between your fingers over a container: the seeds are extremely fine. Chamomile also readily self-seeds from one year to the next. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd these mayweed chamomile seeds to your garden for their delicate beauty and distinctive fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866985181517,"sku":"3760335360497","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/camomille-matricaire-rameau-fleuri-fond-clair-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787857378"},{"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":"30-graines-dangelique-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"Garden Angelica Seeds (Angelica archangelica)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAngelica archangelica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden angelica, herb of the angels, herb of the Holy Spirit, root of the Holy Spirit: its name comes from a medieval legend according to which the archangel Gabriel revealed it to humanity during an epidemic. Its immense green-and-white umbels, rising more than 2 metres high, make it one of the most imposing aromatic plants in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonumental silhouette:\u003c\/strong\u003e over 2 metres tall, with large, highly architectural spherical green-and-white umbels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntirely aromatic:\u003c\/strong\u003e its stems, leaves, roots and seeds all give off the same powerful, sweet fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiennial to triennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e native to Northern Europe and Siberia, it flowers in its second or third year, then dies after producing seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts sap is photosensitising: after contact with the skin and subsequent exposure to sunlight, it can cause redness and blisters. Wear gloves and long sleeves when harvesting or pruning it, preferably in overcast weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeware of confusion with other plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e like all large umbellifers, angelica resembles dangerous wild species, particularly hemlock. Only harvest plants that you have sown yourself and can identify with certainty—never collect umbellifers growing in the wild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny to partially shaded; it appreciates cool partial shade in hot regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, deep, rich in humus and, above all, consistently moist—it is a plant of riverbanks and the damp woodlands of the North. It dislikes dry, scorching soils. Adding compost and applying a thick mulch genuinely benefits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e its seeds quickly lose their germination capacity: sow them fresh, between July and September, on the surface, as they need light to germinate. Winter cold naturally breaks their dormancy; otherwise, apply \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\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 can easily occupy 1 metre in diameter. Plant it at the back of a border or beside a pond or other water feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil moist through watering and mulching. Staking may be useful to support its tall stems in windy locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: cut off the flowering stems before flowering to extend the plant’s life by several years—otherwise it dies after producing seed.\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, tender stems in spring of the second year, before flowering: these are the stems used for candying. Pick the leaves as needed.\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 moisture requirements of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-de-guimauve-officinale-fleurs-plante-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarsh mallow\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-de-valeriane-officinale-plante-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003egarden valerian\u003c\/a\u003e, with which it creates a beautiful bed of tall moisture-loving perennials.\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 flat umbels are real landing platforms for short-tongued insects: hoverflies, beetles and beneficial micro-hymenopterans gather there by the hundreds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all umbellifers, it is a host plant for swallowtail caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds feed 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\u003eIts candied stems flavour loaf cakes, pastries and confectionery—it is the green angelica used by confectioners, a speciality of Niort. Its seeds traditionally flavour certain liqueurs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA historic medicinal plant of monastery gardens. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsidered a gift from the angels in the Middle Ages, angelica was grown in monastery gardens and reputed to protect against all ailments. Its very name preserves this legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow one umbel to ripen fully and harvest the seeds as soon as they turn brown. Sow them immediately: their germination capacity declines very quickly, within just a few months. Angelica 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\u003eAdd a touch of grandeur and fragrance to your garden with these garden angelica seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866999468365,"sku":"3760335360084","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/angelique-officinale-tige-fleurie-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787860056"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-basilic-sacre-tulsi","title":"Holy Basil Tulsi Seeds (Ocimum tenuiflorum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum tenuiflorum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoly basil, tulsi, tulasi, sacred basil: in India, it is not simply an aromatic herb but a revered plant. It is traditionally grown in a dedicated planter at the center of courtyards, and many Hindu households worship it daily. Not to be confused with Thai basil: its aroma is more peppery, with an almost clove-like note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique peppery aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e notes of clove and pepper, very different from common basil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e green to purple depending on the form, slightly downy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall mauve flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e clustered in spikes, making it as ornamental as it is useful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for growing in pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for a balcony or an herb garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrost-tender and of tropical origin: it is grown as an annual in our climates, or in a pot overwintered somewhere warm and bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun and warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich in organic matter, and well drained. Like all basils, it appreciates nourished soil that does not dry out completely, but it is sensitive to standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring, on the surface or barely covered — the seeds need light to germinate. Sow in pots at 20–25 °C, then transplant after the last frosts. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant 30 cm apart, in the ground in a sunny spot or in a pot at least 20 cm deep.\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, at the base of the plant and in the morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe key step:\u003c\/strong\u003e pinch the stems regularly just above a pair of leaves. The plant will branch out, become bushier, and produce for much longer.\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. Unlike common basil, tulsi dries very well and retains most of its aroma — this is, in fact, the form in which it is traditionally used as an infusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike other basils, it grows well alongside tomatoes and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/60-graines-daubergine-black-beauty-legume-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eeggplants\u003c\/a\u003e, helping deter certain pests. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-basilic-thai-ocimum-basilicum-var-thyrsiflora\"\u003eThai basil\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\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 mauve flower spikes are highly visited by bees and bumblebees — let a few plants flower at the end of the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts powerful aroma disrupts several unwanted insects affecting neighboring crops. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-repulsives-anti-moustiques-pucerons\"\u003einsect-repellent 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\u003eAs an infusion, fresh or dried — this is its main use. In cooking, its leaves enhance Indian and Asian dishes when added off the heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA major medicinal plant in Ayurvedic medicine, used in India for thousands of years. 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 the earthly manifestation of the goddess Tulsi in Hinduism, the plant is symbolically married during the \u003cem\u003eTulsi Vivah\u003c\/em\u003e ceremony, which marks the beginning of the wedding season in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few flower spikes dry completely on the plant, then rub them over a container to release the small brown seeds. Be careful: \u003cem\u003eOcimum\u003c\/em\u003e plants cross-pollinate easily with one another. Isolate your seed plants if you grow several basils. 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\u003eIndia's holy basil, with a clove and pepper aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50205531308365,"sku":"3760335362668","price":8.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/basilic-sacre-tulsi-rameaux-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787571299"},{"product_id":"5-graines-de-margousier-neem","title":"Neem Seeds (Azadirachta indica)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAzadirachta indica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian lilac, neem, nim, lilac of the Indies, bead tree: in India, it is sometimes called “the village pharmacy,” because every part of it has found a use over the centuries. Its branches were traditionally used as chewing sticks, and its dense shade still shelters the squares of many villages across the subcontinent.\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 glossy green compound leaves, providing dense shade all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e it reaches up to 20 metres in tropical climates, with rapid growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, it tolerates dry, hot climates remarkably well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strictly tropical tree, it cannot tolerate frost: in mainland France, it must be grown in a pot, conservatory or heated greenhouse, with the option of placing it outdoors in summer. It requires a minimum temperature of 10–15°C at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not consume any part of the plant: its traditional uses involve specific preparations and should not be improvised.\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, with plenty of heat and light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, sandy or stony, and above all very well drained. It tolerates poor and even slightly saline soils, but absolutely dislikes stagnant water, which causes its roots to rot. When grown in a pot, a potting soil, sand and gravel mix is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e no cold stratification — this tropical seed requires constant warmth instead. It quickly loses its germination capacity: sow it as soon as you receive it, after soaking it for 24 hours in lukewarm water, 1 cm deep, in a substrate kept moist at 25–30°C. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first few years, then much less frequently: the tree becomes highly drought-tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverwinter in a warm, bright location, while significantly reducing watering.\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, fragrant white flowers are highly attractive to bees and produce prized honey in its native range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn arid regions, it is widely planted to combat desertification, stabilise soils and create shaded areas where other crops can grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown as an ornamental plant in pots or conservatories in our climates; used as a windbreak and shade tree in warm regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA major plant in traditional Indian medicine, used for thousands of years in Ayurveda. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds produce neem oil, used in natural cosmetics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn India, neem is associated with the goddess Shitala and considered a protective tree: its leaves are hung on doors during certain ceremonies, and it is traditionally planted near homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts fruits, resembling small yellow olives when ripe, each contain one seed. Carefully remove the pulp, rinse the seeds and sow them without delay: neem seeds keep for only a few weeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSales reserved for amateur gardeners seeking quality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50205595173197,"sku":"3760335362729","price":6.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/margousier-neem-rameau-feuille-fleurs-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788214784"},{"product_id":"80-graines-de-ginseng-indien","title":"Indian Ginseng Seeds (Withania somnifera)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWithania somnifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian ginseng, ashwagandha, withania, winter cherry: its Sanskrit name, \u003cem\u003eashwagandha\u003c\/em\u003e, means “smell of a horse,” referring to the very distinctive scent of its fresh root. Cultivated in India for more than three thousand years, it is one of the most emblematic plants in Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. It has no botanical connection with true ginseng: it is a nightshade, related to the tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial shrub:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 1.5 m tall, with a bushy habit and downy grayish-green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative red berries:\u003c\/strong\u003e enclosed in a papery calyx, like those of its relative, physalis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFleshy root:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is the part traditionally harvested, after one or two years of cultivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e as a plant of arid regions, it requires little water once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all nightshades, its foliage and berries should not be eaten. Only the root is traditionally used, in standardized preparations that should not be improvised—reserve this use for professional supervision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrost-tender in our climates: grow it as an annual, or in a pot to overwinter frost-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the berries out of reach of young children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun and warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, sandy, and above all \u003cstrong\u003every well drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. It tolerates poor, dry soils, but stagnant moisture is fatal. Do not amend the soil: soil that is too rich produces foliage at the expense of the root.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e these seeds \u003cstrong\u003edo not require cold stratification\u003c\/strong\u003e—native to the warm regions of India, the species instead requires warmth. Sow indoors or under cover at the end of winter, at 22–25 °C, barely covering the seeds, then transplant after the last frosts. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant in full sun, spacing plants 50 cm apart. Growing it in a large pot works very well and allows you to bring it indoors over winter to obtain a more developed root 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 moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. No fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch out the tips to encourage a bushy habit.\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 root in autumn, after a full growing season, when the foliage begins to turn yellow. Dig it up carefully, brush it clean, and dry it in sections.\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 warmth and drainage requirements of Mediterranean herbs such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-thym-plante-aromatique-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003ethyme\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid growing it after tomatoes or potatoes, as they belong to the same family and share the same diseases.\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, discreet but numerous yellow-green flowers are visited by bees and small pollinators throughout the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts drought tolerance makes it an interesting candidate for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003ewater-efficient gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA major medicinal plant in Ayurvedic medicine, used in India for thousands of years. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso grown as a botanical curiosity for its downy foliage and lantern-like berries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few berries ripen to bright red in their calyxes, then crush them in a little water and rinse to separate the seeds from the pulp. Dry them flat before storage. 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, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully 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\u003eAn emblematic plant of Ayurveda, to grow in the warmest corner of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50263157047629,"sku":"3760335362767","price":8.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/ginseng-indien-pied-entier-lanternes-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788278146"},{"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":"30-graines-de-grande-mauve-malva-sylvestris","title":"Common Mallow Seeds (Malva sylvestris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMalva sylvestris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon mallow, wild mallow, woodland mallow, sylvan mallow: this plant of banks and roadsides is one of the oldest cultivated plants in Europe. Pliny the Elder already recommended it, and the Romans commonly ate it as a leafy vegetable long before it became ornamental. Today, it is returning to gardens for what it truly is: an all-purpose plant—beautiful, edible, and loved by pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e purplish-mauve flowers veined with dark markings, from June to September and sometimes beyond if the weather remains mild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1.20 m depending on conditions, with a natural, countryside feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible life cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e naturally perennial, it is often grown as a biennial or annual depending on the climate, and self-seeds.\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 readily tolerates light shade, unlike many summer flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and well drained, including chalky or poor soil. It flowers better in lean soil than in rich soil, where it mainly produces foliage and becomes more susceptible to rust. No fertilization needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e no stratification required. Sow directly in place from March to June, or in pots under cover from February onward. As its taproot does not tolerate late transplanting well, sowing in place is preferable. 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\u003eLittle maintenance is required. Keep the plants well ventilated to limit rust, their only real weakness, and avoid wetting the foliage when watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow a few plants to go to seed: they will return on their own year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the young leaves in spring, before flowering, when they are at their most tender. Harvest the flowers as they open, in dry weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt creates a colourful, pollinator-friendly garden with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-de-soucis-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarigold\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-bleuet-fleurs-plante-mellifere-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecornflower\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/50-graines-de-bourrache-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon borage\u003c\/a\u003e. Sown along the edge of the vegetable garden, it attracts bees and bumblebees to the crops. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-au-potager\"\u003ecombining flowers with vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to pollinators, it feeds bees and bumblebees throughout the long summer season, often until autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all plants in the mallow family, it is a host plant for butterfly caterpillars, particularly the Painted Lady, a migratory species that crosses the Mediterranean every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds feed small granivorous 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\u003eThe flowers and young leaves are edible: the leaves can be prepared like spinach or naturally thicken soups, while the colourful petals decorate salads and desserts. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-comestibles-semis-recolte-utilisation\"\u003eedible flowers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA plant traditionally used in infusions since antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMallow symbolises gentleness and protection. It was once planted near homes to soothe tensions within the household, and its colour eventually gave its name to an entire shade in our language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWait until the small, round wheel-shaped fruits turn brown and dry on the plant, then detach them: each one separates into segments containing a seed. Mallow also self-seeds so generously that it returns on its own every year. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose 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\u003eAn all-purpose plant, beautiful in the garden and precious in the kitchen, worth sowing without hesitation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51677506928973,"sku":"3760335363184","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/grande-mauve-tige-fleurie-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787865335"},{"product_id":"50-graines-de-bugrane-epineuse-ononis-spinosa","title":"Spiny Restharrow Seeds (Ononis Spinosa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnonis spinosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiny restharrow, bullock’s bane, ox-stopper: its most evocative nickname comes from the farming world of the past—its roots were so deep and tenacious that they literally blocked the plough and brought draught oxen to a halt. A small, understated perennial with remarkably formidable roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall veined pink flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e pink papilionaceous corollas striped with purple, from June to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiny growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e stems armed with thorns, forming a low clump 30 to 60 cm tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional rooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e its roots descend very deeply, making it practically indestructible and valuable for stabilizing soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts stems bear sharp thorns: wear gloves when handling it or weeding nearby.\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 light, dry, sandy or stony, moderately calcareous and well drained. As a legume, it fixes its own nitrogen and needs no fertilizer. It thrives in dry meadows and sunny banks where few plants can survive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 weeks of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e is recommended (damp sand in the refrigerator). Then sow in a deep pot or directly in place, in spring or autumn. Be patient: germination is slow, taking 3 to 5 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant it while young into its permanent position, using a deep pot: its taproot makes any later transplanting impossible.\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 once established. No watering or pruning: this is a plant that looks after itself for years.\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 combines well with dry-soil perennials such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e. As a legume, it enriches the soil for neighboring plants. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-sol-pauvre-sec\"\u003eseeds for poor, dry soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts flowers are visited by bees and especially bumblebees, which are strong enough to force open the closed corolla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a host plant for the caterpillars of several butterflies, particularly blues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts deep roots remarkably stabilize light soils and sloping ground while enriching them with nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural meadows, dry rock gardens, banks to be stabilized, and borders of medicinal plant gardens. A traditional medicinal plant. 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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\u003eSow the plant that stopped ploughs, and stabilize your banks for the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51677591273805,"sku":"3760335363191","price":4.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/bugrane-epineuse-rameau-fleuri-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788249958"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/collections\/plantes-medicinales-armoise-sauge-graines-officinales.webp?v=1784633112","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/en\/collections\/medicinal-plants\/facile.oembed","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}