{"title":"Summer seedlings","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.cs-watermark{position:relative;background-image:url('https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/dandelion-charcoal-watermark-v2.webp?v=1784638522');background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:left 15px top -90px;background-size:380px auto;padding:1rem}@media screen and (max-width:699px){.cs-watermark{background-size:200px auto;background-position:left 5px top -50px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cs-watermark\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummer is not just for watering: it’s the time for succession sowing to extend the harvest (radishes, carrots, beets), annual herbs that thrive in the heat (basil, cilantro, parsley), and biennials sown in a nursery to flower next year (foxglove, wallflower). Reproducible, non-hybrid, untreated heirloom seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"50-graines-destragon-mexicain-tagetes-lucida","title":"Mexican tarragon seeds (Tagetes lucida)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTagetes lucida\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexican tarragon, anise-scented marigold, pericon, and Santa Maria herb: the Aztecs called it \u003cem\u003eyauhtli\u003c\/em\u003e and used it in their ceremonies long before the arrival of the Spanish. Its great advantage over French tarragon is that it withstands summer heat without flinching, while its European cousin grows exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnise aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e the leaves and flowers give off a distinct anise fragrance, very close to tarragon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small bright-yellow flower heads in late summer and autumn, decorative and edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike traditional tarragon, it thrives in midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial in its native range, it is frost-tender in our climates: grow it in a pot so you can bring it indoors for the winter, or treat it as an annual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun; it enjoys heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, light, and well-drained, even poor soil. It mainly dislikes standing moisture. Fertilizing is unnecessary: soil that is too rich reduces the intensity of its aromas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in pots under cover from March to April (20 °C), on the surface because the seeds need light to germinate, then transplant after the frosts. No soaking or stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into pots or the open ground after the last frosts, spacing plants 30 cm apart. Growing it in a pot is ideal for small spaces and makes overwintering easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves as needed, before flowering for maximum aroma. They dry very well and retain their fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike other marigolds, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eFrench marigold\u003c\/a\u003e, it belongs along the edge of the vegetable garden. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion plantings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts late flowering, in late summer and autumn, provides a valuable resource for pollinators at a time of year when few flowers remain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts leaves replace tarragon in cooked dishes, with the advantage of standing up better to cooking. Its flowers can be eaten fresh in salads or used as a natural dye, bringing a mustard hue to preparations. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-comestibles-semis-recolte-utilisation\"\u003eedible flowers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Mexico, it is traditionally used to flavor cocoa drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA ritual plant of the Aztecs, \u003cem\u003eyauhtli\u003c\/em\u003e was burned as incense during ceremonies dedicated to the deities of water and rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower heads to dry completely on the plant until they turn brown, then thresh them: the black seeds with white tufts come away easily. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction is to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn anise-scented, hardy alternative to traditional tarragon, to grow in the vegetable garden or in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865911275853,"sku":"3760335362293","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/estragon-mexicain-rameau-fleuri-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788216844"},{"product_id":"35-graines-de-grande-bardane-plante-medicinale-ornementale-semences-paysannes","title":"Greater burdock seeds (Arctium lappa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArctium lappa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater burdock, cocklebur, beggar's buttons, elephant's ear: its hooked flower heads, which cling to clothing and animal fur, inspired Swiss engineer George de Mestral in 1941 to invent what became universally known as Velcro. In the garden, it is also an old root vegetable, highly valued in Japan, where it is called \u003cem\u003egobo\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImposing plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e enormous heart-shaped leaves and flowering stems that can exceed 1.50 m in the second year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHooked flower heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e pink-purple flowers in summer, followed by the famous clinging burrs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it forms a rosette in the first year, then flowers and sets seed in the second.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts hooked flower heads cling tenaciously to clothing and especially to animal fur: cut them off before maturity if you have a dog or cat, where they form knots that are difficult to remove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt self-seeds abundantly through this dispersal method: mow before seed production to control its spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, loose, cool and rich — essential if you are growing it for the root: it extends more than 60 cm deep and only develops well in deeply worked soil. Avoid stony or compacted soils, which produce forked roots that are difficult to pull up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from March to June or in September, in a nursery or directly in place, at a depth of 1–2 cm. Direct sowing is preferable, as its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 40 cm apart: the plant becomes large. Water during dry periods to prevent the root from becoming fibrous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the roots in the autumn of the \u003cstrong\u003efirst\u003c\/strong\u003e year, before the plant flowers: afterward they become woody and inedible. Dig deeply, as they grow far down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the young leaves in spring and the flowering stems before the buds open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts deep root loosens the soil and brings minerals up from the lower layers, benefiting subsequent crops — such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-de-chicoree-sauvage-legumes-ancien-salade-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewild chicory\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/types-de-sol-comment-les-ameliorer\"\u003ehow to improve your soil type\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts flower heads are highly attractive to pollinators and draw bees, bumblebees and butterflies in midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds feed goldfinches, which come to extract them from the dry heads in autumn and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts enormous leaves provide shelter appreciated by slugs and ground beetles close to the soil — useful as a slug trap near the vegetable garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe root, with a flavor similar to artichoke, is eaten cooked Japanese-style (\u003cem\u003egobo\u003c\/em\u003e); the young leaves are eaten raw in salads or cooked like spinach; the peeled flowering stem can be eaten like an artichoke heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA major traditional medicinal plant in European herbal medicine. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower heads to brown and dry completely on the plant, then open them — wearing gloves, as the hooks prick — to extract the elongated seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow a forgotten root vegetable and a true botanical curiosity with these greater burdock seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865918058829,"sku":"3760335361944","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/grande-bardane-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788015065"},{"product_id":"500-graines-de-ciboulette-plante-aromatique-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Chive seeds (Allium schoenoprasum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium schoenoprasum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChives, civet, appetits, fine herbs: this is the smallest and most discreet of the \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e, but also the one most widely used in kitchens. Its clumps of hollow stems return every spring without any effort, and its pink pom-poms also make it one of the prettiest edible borders in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, hollow leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e fragrant, with a mild onion flavor, finely chopped and used raw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e spherical pink-purple umbels, highly decorative and attractive to pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates temperatures down to -20 °C and returns every year without protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown anywhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e vegetable garden, border, planter, pot, or windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, loose, fertile, and substantial. Unlike bulb onions, chives appreciate soil that is well nourished and stays cool: adding compost produces fuller clumps and more tender leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring or late summer, 1 cm deep, in pots or directly in place. Germination is somewhat slow; allow two to three weeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant in clumps of several plants, spaced 20 cm apart — it makes more impact when grouped than when planted alone. Perfect along a path or vegetable garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil cool: this prevents the leaves from turning yellow and becoming tough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the entire clump back to 5 cm after flowering. It will regrow within fifteen days with fresh, tender foliage, two to three times per season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide the clump every 3 years in spring to rejuvenate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the stems with scissors 2 cm above the soil, never by pinching them halfway up: cut ends turn yellow and the clump becomes exhausted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt freezes very well when finely chopped; drying, however, causes it to lose most of its aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a well-known ally of gardeners: planted at the foot of rose bushes and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, its sulfurous scent deters aphids and carrot flies. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable pairings for the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts pink pom-poms are highly visited by bees, bumblebees, and butterflies in spring — let part of the clump flower rather than cutting it all back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts sulfur compounds naturally reduce pest pressure on neighboring crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely chopped raw and added at the last moment: salads, raw vegetables, soups, sauces, fresh cheeses, omelets. Cooking destroys its aroma. Its flowers can be separated into florets to decorate salads, or used to flavor vinegar, which they turn pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few umbels to dry completely on the plant, then shake them over a container: the black seeds will fall from the capsules. Sow them quickly, as their germination rate drops after one year. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted, and carefully packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flowering, edible, and indestructible border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865918419277,"sku":"3760335361722","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/ciboulette-touffe-fleurie-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788263935"},{"product_id":"500-graines-de-myosotis-royal-bleu-plantes-fleurs-semences-paysannes","title":"Royal blue forget-me-not seeds (Myosotis sylvatica)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMyosotis sylvatica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood forget-me-not, forget-me-not, mouse-ear: its Latin name comes from the Greek \u003cem\u003emus otis\u003c\/em\u003e, “mouse’s ear,” referring to its small, downy leaves. But it is its common name that has traveled across languages — forget-me-not in English, Vergissmeinnicht in German — carried by a medieval legend in which a knight, swept away by a river, threw the bouquet to his lady while shouting these words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep blue flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e clouds of tiny yellow-centered flowers, from spring through October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e sown in summer, it flowers the following spring, then reseeds itself year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to care for:\u003c\/strong\u003e little watering, little maintenance, a true spring ground cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny in temperate regions, partially shaded in hot regions — it is a woodland plant that appreciates cool conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, cool, humus-rich and well drained. It dislikes dry, scorching soils in summer, which cause it to die back prematurely. Slightly enriching the soil with organic matter is beneficial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in a nursery or directly in place from June to early September, barely covering the seeds, for flowering the following spring. No soaking or stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant the young plants in autumn to their permanent location, spacing them 20 cm apart, in beds, borders, rock gardens or containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater lightly during dry periods. Leave a few plants to go to seed: they will then return on their own every year.\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 classic companion for spring bulbs, whose yellowing foliage it conceals. It also forms a lovely blue carpet at the base of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/35-graines-de-rose-tremiere-fleurs-jardins-ornement-semences-paysannes\"\u003ehollyhocks\u003c\/a\u003e or along a shady border. 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 very early flowering makes it a valuable resource for the first solitary bees and butterflies emerging from hibernation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense carpet shelters soil microfauna and protects the ground from drying out 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\u003eBeds, borders, rock gardens, containers and balcony planters. Its flowers are also edible and make a lovely decoration for 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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the flower of remembrance and romantic fidelity, the forget-me-not literally means “do not forget me” in almost all European languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tiny black seeds form in groups of four at the bottom of each faded flower: shake the dry stems over a container at the end of flowering. The forget-me-not also reseeds so generously that it returns on its own every year. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully packaged, 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\u003eTurn your garden into a spring-blue carpet with these forget-me-not seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865918943565,"sku":"3760335361937","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/myosotis-royal-bleu-touffe-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788268625"},{"product_id":"60-graines-de-betterave-chioggia-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Chioggia beet seeds (Beta vulgaris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e “Chioggia”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChioggia beet, Chioggia beetroot, candy-striped beet: cut it in half and you’ll understand its nickname—its flesh reveals concentric pink and white rings, like a lollipop. This 19th-century Italian variety, originating from the Venice Lagoon, is also one of the sweetest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriped flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e concentric pink and white rings, spectacular when thinly sliced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild, sweet flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e less earthy than red beetroot, excellent raw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Italian variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, seed-saving variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for container growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e it grows very well in a planter on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, light, loose, and deep, enriched with well-rotted compost. Avoid stony soils, which deform the roots, and never add fresh manure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from March to June to stagger harvests, 2 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart. Soak the seeds for one hour in lukewarm water to encourage germination. Each “seed” is a \u003cstrong\u003eglomerule\u003c\/strong\u003e containing 3 to 6 fused seeds—which explains the clustered emergence. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin without fail\u003c\/strong\u003e to 10 cm apart as soon as 3 or 4 leaves appear. The good news: beetroot is the only root vegetable that can be transplanted easily—the seedlings removed are not wasted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly, especially during dry periods: fluctuations in water supply cause the roots to split.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest young, when 5 to 8 cm in diameter: this is when the rings are most contrasting and the flesh most tender. If too large, it becomes paler and fibrous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave 3 cm of stem when cutting off the tops, which can be cooked like chard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-doignon-jaune-paille-legumes-potager-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003eonions\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-dail-blanc-plantes-legumes-fleurs-aromatique-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003egarlic\u003c\/a\u003e, and lettuces. Avoid planting it near leeks. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-betterave-jaune-legumes-ancien-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eyellow beetroot\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts broad foliage covers the soil, protects it from drying out, and provides shelter for ground beetles and beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing colorful heirloom varieties like this one directly contributes to maintaining cultivated diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest eaten raw\u003c\/strong\u003e: its striped color fades when cooked, so serve it as carpaccio or grated in a salad to make the most of the pattern. If you cook it, choose the oven rather than boiling water, and add a splash of vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a biennial, it produces seed in its second year: keep a few roots protected from frost and replant them in spring. Harvest the dry flower stalks. Beware, it crosses with chard and other beets: isolate your seed plant. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them, without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beetroot that is eaten raw, for the pleasure of the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865921565005,"sku":"3760335360282","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/betterave-chioggia-racine-paree-fanes-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788271183"},{"product_id":"500-graines-de-persil-frise-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"Curly parsley seeds (Petroselinum crispum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePetroselinum crispum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurly parsley, common parsley, garden parsley: the most universal of herbs, and yet the one that causes the most confusion when sowing. Its seeds take three to four weeks to germinate, a delay that gave rise to the saying that “parsley goes to the devil seven times before emerging from the ground.” Patience and consistent moisture will overcome its reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative curly foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e very dense and ornamental, it also makes a lovely border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e from spring to winter, leaf by leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown anywhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the ground, in a planter, or in a pot on a windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it withstands the cold and can often be harvested throughout the winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny or lightly shaded — partial shade suits it very well in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, cool, loose, humus-rich, and well-drained. This plant appreciates well-nourished soil: adding compost produces noticeably fuller foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e germination is slow, so \u003cstrong\u003esoak the seeds overnight in lukewarm water\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing. Sow from April to October at a depth of 1 cm, and above all \u003cstrong\u003ekeep the soil constantly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e until germination: drying out during germination is the main cause of failure. Stagger sowings by a few weeks for a continuous harvest. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 15 cm apart. Water regularly, as parsley dislikes drought, which causes it to bolt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove flower stalks as soon as they appear in the second year to extend leaf production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the \u003cstrong\u003eouter stems\u003c\/strong\u003e at the base, leaving the center intact: the plant will keep growing. Never cut the clump halfway up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt freezes very well when chopped; drying causes it to lose much of its aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt pairs well with tomatoes and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, and its proximity is reputed to benefit rose bushes. Avoid sowing it after another umbellifer. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave one plant to go to seed in the second year: its yellow-green umbels are genuine platforms for hoverflies and beneficial parasitoid wasps, whose larvae devour aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all umbellifers, it is a host plant for swallowtail caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChopped raw and added at the end of cooking: salads, tabbouleh, garlic-and-parsley sauce, sauces, and soups. Its stems, often discarded, add excellent flavor to broths and stocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, cultivated in physic gardens since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiennial, it goes to seed in its second year: let one plant flower, then harvest the umbels when the seeds turn brown. Parsley also readily self-seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe everyday herb to always have on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865922089293,"sku":"3760335361210","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/persil-frise-touffe-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788268628"},{"product_id":"500-graines-de-persil-plat-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"Flat-leaf parsley seeds (Petroselinum crispum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePetroselinum crispum\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eneapolitanum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat-leaf parsley, Italian parsley, common broad-leaved parsley: this is the cooks’ parsley. While curly parsley charms with its appearance, flat-leaf parsley clearly wins on fragrance — more pronounced and fuller-bodied, it holds up better during cooking. And a little-known fact: its stems are even more aromatic than its leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-bodied fragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e distinctly more aromatic than curly parsley, this is the chefs’ choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut flat leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e larger and easier to chop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e from spring to winter, leaf by leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows anywhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the ground, in a planter, or in a pot indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny or lightly shaded — partial shade suits it well in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, cool, loose, and rich in humus. Adding compost produces noticeably fuller foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e germination is slow, taking about three weeks. \u003cstrong\u003eSoak the seeds overnight in lukewarm water\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing, and above all \u003cstrong\u003ekeep the soil constantly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e until emergence — drying out during germination is the leading cause of failure. Sow from April to October at a depth of 1 cm, staggering sowings for regular harvests. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 15 cm apart. Water regularly, as drought causes it to bolt prematurely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove flower stalks as soon as they appear in the second year to extend leaf production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the \u003cstrong\u003eouter stems\u003c\/strong\u003e at the base, leaving the center intact: the plant will continue to regrow. Never cut the clump halfway up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not discard the stems: more aromatic than the leaves, they add wonderful flavor to broths, stocks, and court-bouillons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt pairs well with tomatoes and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, and its proximity is reputed to benefit roses. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-persil-frise-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecurly parsley\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet one plant go to seed in its second year: its yellow-green umbels are veritable platforms for hoverflies and beneficial micro-wasps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all umbellifers, it is a host plant for swallowtail caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChopped raw at the end of cooking: tabbouleh, persillade, gremolata, chimichurri, sauces, and soups. Its ability to withstand cooking makes it more versatile than curly parsley, which is often limited to decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, cultivated in herb gardens since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a biennial, it goes to seed in its second year: let one plant flower, then harvest the umbels when the seeds turn brown. Be careful, as it cross-pollinates with curly parsley: isolate your seed plant if you grow both. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooks’ parsley, more fragrant than curly parsley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865924677965,"sku":"3760335361227","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/persil-plat-touffe-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788268629"},{"product_id":"500-graines-de-roquette-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Arugula Seeds (Eruca sativa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEruca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArugula, cultivated arugula, rocket: its peppery bite comes from the same sulfur compounds as mustard—it is, in fact, a brassica, much more closely related to cabbage than to lettuce. An exceptionally fast crop: just three to four weeks are enough between sowing and the first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeppery flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pronounced bite and a hint of hazelnut that lifts any salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery fast growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e first harvest 3 to 4 weeks after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cream-white, veined with purple, they make an attractive garnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e once established in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, or partial shade in midsummer—heat intensifies its bite to the point of harshness and makes it bolt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, cool and well drained. It is not demanding, but soil that stays cool produces noticeably more tender, milder leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place from March to September, 1 cm deep, in rows spaced 20 cm apart. Stagger sowings every two to three weeks: arugula bolts quickly, so it is better to renew it than to prolong the crop. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 10 cm apart. Water regularly: this is the key to tender, mild leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsect mesh helps keep flea beetles away, those tiny beetles that riddle its foliage with holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the \u003cstrong\u003eouter leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e one at a time, leaving the center intact: the plant will regrow and produce for weeks. Do not cut down the entire clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest young: the older the leaves become, the hotter and tougher they get.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts fast growth makes it an excellent catch crop between slower-growing vegetables. Avoid sowing it after other brassicas, with which it shares pests. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet a few plants flower: their cream-colored flowers veined with purple are highly attractive to bees and hoverflies, whose larvae devour aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt makes good use of empty spaces in the vegetable garden instead of leaving the soil bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in salads, alone or mixed, with Parmesan and pine nuts. Cooked like spinach, in soup, or in pesto, where it makes an excellent substitute for basil. Its flowers make a lovely garnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few plants flower, then form their seed pods. Harvest them when thoroughly dry and shell them. Arugula also readily self-seeds from one year to the next. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcans d'Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to restore gardeners' ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fastest salad crop in the vegetable garden—and the most flavorful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865925431629,"sku":"3760335361401","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/roquette-pied-entier-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788269594"},{"product_id":"500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Nantes Carrot Seeds (Daucus carota)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNantes Carrot, Nantes half-long carrot: created in the 19th century in the Loire Valley, it has become the benchmark for garden carrots — a cylindrical root with a rounded tip, no hard core, and sweet, melting flesh. An heirloom variety that has never been displaced by modern hybrids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, melting flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e with no fibrous core, it is excellent raw or cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform root:\u003c\/strong\u003e cylindrical, half-long, and deep orange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproducible heirloom variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e you can save and resow your own seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo harvest seasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e staggered sowings allow harvesting from summer through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose, deep, cool, and rich in humus, without stones — this is the decisive factor. Stony or compacted soil produces forked and misshapen roots. Avoid fresh manure, which causes the same problem: carrots prefer to follow a crop that was manured the previous year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place, as carrots do not transplant well. From March to June for a summer harvest, and from May to July for an autumn and winter harvest. Sow thinly in 1 cm-deep furrows, firm the soil, and keep it moist: germination is slow, taking 15 to 20 days. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 5 cm apart when the plants have 3 leaves. Tip: thin in the evening and remove the discarded plants immediately, as their smell attracts carrot flies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and evenly: alternating drought and watering causes the roots to split.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest as needed. Autumn carrots can be stored throughout the winter in a box of sand, in a cool room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrots and leeks are a classic combination in the vegetable garden: each helps deter the other's fly. Also sow \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/1000-graines-de-phacelie-plante-engrais-vert-mellifere-semences-paysannes\"\u003ephacelia\u003c\/a\u003e nearby. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you let one plant go to seed in its second year, its large white umbels provide a major food source for hoverflies, beneficial insects whose larvae devour aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all umbellifers, it is a host plant for swallowtail caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in grated salads and crudités, or cooked as a side dish, in soups, purées, or cakes. Its tops, often discarded, are excellent in pesto or soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarrots are biennial: leave a few roots in the ground over winter, and they will produce seeds in their second year. Harvest the umbels when they turn brown and close up into a bird's-nest shape. Be careful: they cross-pollinate with wild carrots, so keep your seed plants away from the edges of paths. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reliable vegetable garden classic, delicious and easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865927070029,"sku":"3760335360503","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/carotte-nantaise-racine-fanes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788264454"},{"product_id":"500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Basil Seeds (Ocimum basilicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil, common basil, royal herb, cobbler's orange tree: its name comes from the Greek \u003cem\u003ebasilikon\u003c\/em\u003e, “royal” — in India, where it originated, it has been cultivated for more than three thousand years. Its aniseed freshness is inseparable from Mediterranean cuisine, even though it comes from the other side of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh, aniseed aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the most fragrant herbs, indispensable in summer cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a pot on a windowsill or directly in the garden soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitive to frost:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual in our climates, it disappears with the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown all year round\u003c\/strong\u003e in a pot, sheltered behind a bright window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun and warmth. North of the Loire, growing in a pot is preferable; in the South, plant it directly in the ground from mid-April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich in organic matter, moist and well drained. Unlike Mediterranean herbs, basil appreciates fertile soil that does not dry out: adding compost genuinely benefits it. However, it dislikes stagnant water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from April to June, in pots under cover at 20°C or directly in the ground after the last frosts, barely covering the seeds. It cannot tolerate any cold: only move it outdoors once mild nights have settled in. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 25 cm spacing. In a pot, choose a container at least 20 cm deep: the roots do not like being cramped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly at the base, preferably in the morning, without wetting the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe step that makes all the difference:\u003c\/strong\u003e systematically pinch out the stems just above a pair of leaves, and remove flower buds as soon as they appear. This makes the plant branch out and extends the harvest by several months — if allowed to flower, basil becomes exhausted and its leaves lose their fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves as needed, starting from the top. They freeze much better than they dry — drying causes them to lose most of their aroma. Preserving them in oil or making pesto also works very well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is the classic companion to tomatoes, both in the garden and on the plate: its scent diverts aphids and whiteflies. It also grows well alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/60-graines-daubergine-black-beauty-legume-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eeggplants\u003c\/a\u003e and peppers. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-basilic-thai-ocimum-basilicum-var-thyrsiflora\"\u003eThai basil\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you let one or two plants flower at the end of the season, their white flower spikes will be heavily visited by bees and bumblebees — a good compromise, sacrificing the least vigorous plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts fragrance diverts several pests from neighboring crops. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-repulsives-anti-moustiques-pucerons\"\u003erepellent plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh leaves torn by hand rather than cut with a knife, added at the end of cooking: tomato salads, pasta, pesto, pistou soups, flavored oils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, used in herbal medicine since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoyal herb of the Greeks and a sacred plant in India, where holy basil (tulsi) is revered, it symbolizes hospitality in Italy — a pot of basil on a windowsill once signaled that a visitor was welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow a few flower spikes to dry completely on the plant until they turn brown, then rub them over a container: the small black seeds will detach from the calyces. Be careful, as basil plants cross-pollinate easily: isolate your seed plants if you grow several varieties. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma of summer, within reach of a window all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865928446285,"sku":"3760335360145","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/basilic-pied-entier-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788263062"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-betterave-jaune-legumes-ancien-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Yellow Beet Seeds (Beta vulgaris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow beet, golden beet, Burpee's Golden beet: its orange flesh has one very practical advantage over that of red beet — \u003cstrong\u003eit does not stain\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not your fingers, your cutting board, or the other ingredients in a salad. Its flavor is also milder and less earthy, which often wins over those who do not like red beet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange-yellow flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e it retains its color when cooked without staining other ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e sweeter and less earthy than red beet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e a forgotten vegetable that deserves to return to the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and simple to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e accessible to all gardeners with deep soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, cool, light, and loose, enriched with well-rotted compost. Avoid stony soils, which deform the roots, and never add fresh manure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from March to June to stagger the harvests, 2 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart. Soaking for one hour in lukewarm water encourages germination. Each “seed” is actually a \u003cstrong\u003eglomerule\u003c\/strong\u003e containing 3 to 6 fused seeds — hence the clustered emergence. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin out without fail\u003c\/strong\u003e to 10 cm apart once the plants have 3 or 4 leaves: without this step, the plants compete with one another and you will obtain only small, undersized roots. The good news: beet is the only root vegetable that transplants easily — the plants you remove are not wasted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly, especially during dry periods: fluctuations in water supply cause the roots to split.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest before severe frosts, when the roots reach the size of a tennis ball — if they grow larger, they become fibrous. Leave 3 cm of leaf stalk when cutting the tops, to prevent the beet from “bleeding” during cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-doignon-jaune-paille-legumes-potager-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003eonions\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-dail-blanc-plantes-legumes-fleurs-aromatique-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003egarlic\u003c\/a\u003e, and lettuces. Avoid planting it near leeks. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-betterave-rouge-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ered beet\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 abundant foliage covers the soil, protects it from drying out, and provides shelter for ground beetles and beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing heirloom varieties like this one directly contributes to preserving cultivated diversity, which has been greatly diminished by standardization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrated raw, roasted in the oven in wedges, in a velouté soup, or as carpaccio — its golden color looks superb mixed with red beets, precisely because it does not bleed into them. Its greens can be cooked like chard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a biennial, it goes to seed in its second year: keep a few roots protected from frost and replant them in spring. Harvest the dry flower stalks. Be careful: it cross-pollinates with chard and other beets, so isolate your seed plant. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcans d'Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatments. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the sweetness of beet, without the red fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866932883789,"sku":"3760335360305","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/betterave-jaune-beta-vulgaris-racines-fanes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787325339"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-ciboulette-a-feuilles-larges-aromatique-semence-paysanne","title":"Broadleaf Chives Seeds (Allium schoenoprasum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium schoenoprasum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad-leaved chives, giant chives, civet: they are the same species as common chives, but selected for their noticeably thicker stems. The advantage is very practical in the kitchen: more to chop in the same harvesting time, and a more pronounced presence in dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThicker stems:\u003c\/strong\u003e easier to harvest and chop than classic chives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e spherical pink-purple flower heads, highly decorative and attractive to pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e withstands temperatures down to -20 °C and returns every year without protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e aromatic in the vegetable garden, ornamental in borders, flower beds or along paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, loose, fertile, substantial and well drained. Unlike bulb onions, it appreciates nutrient-rich soil that stays cool: adding compost produces fuller clumps and thicker stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from spring to early summer, 1 cm deep, in pots or directly in the ground. Germination is a little slow; allow two to three weeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant in clumps of several plants, spaced 20 cm apart — it makes much more impact when grouped than when planted alone. Perfect along paths, in flower beds or on a windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil cool: this prevents the leaves from turning yellow and becoming tough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the entire clump back to 5 cm after flowering. It regrows within fifteen days with fresh, tender foliage, two to three times per season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide the clump every 3 years in spring to rejuvenate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the stems with scissors 2 cm above the soil, never by pinching them halfway up: cut ends turn yellow and the clump becomes depleted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt freezes very well when chopped; drying, on the other hand, causes it to lose most of its aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted at the foot of roses and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, its sulfurous scent deters aphids and carrot flies. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-ciboulette-plante-aromatique-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon chives\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion planting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts pink pom-poms are heavily visited by bees, bumblebees and butterflies in spring — let part of the clump flower rather than cutting it all back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts sulfur compounds naturally reduce pest pressure on neighboring crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChopped raw and added at the last moment: salads, raw vegetables, soups, sauces, fresh cheeses and omelets. Cooking destroys its aroma. Its flowers can be separated into florets to decorate salads, or used to flavor vinegar, which they turn pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few flower heads to dry completely on the plant, then shake them over a container: the black seeds will come free from the capsules. Sow them quickly, as their germination capacity drops after one year. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatments. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the flavor of chives, with more to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866935701837,"sku":"3760335362088","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/ciboulette-feuilles-larges-touffe-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787587028"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-chicoree-a-feuilles-rouges-salade-potagere-semences-paysannes","title":"Red-leaf Chicory Seeds (Cichorium intybus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed-leaf chicory, radicchio, red Verona chicory, Treviso: cultivated since antiquity — Theophrastus had already mentioned it in the 4th century BCE — it was selected in northern Italy for its purple leaves veined with white. Its pronounced bitterness and striking color make it a distinctive salad, reaching its full potential in the late season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple-red leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e crisp and veined with white, creating a spectacular effect in salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePronounced bitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e a generous flavor that mellows in cold weather and with cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and resilient:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates cold well and can be harvested late in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoors, under a cold frame or tunnel, in a nursery bed, directly in place, or in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, deep, and well-drained. Its taproot benefits from deeply worked soil; avoid stagnant water, which causes the heart to rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from May to July, preferably directly in place — its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well. Sow 1 cm deep, in rows spaced 30 cm apart. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 25–30 cm apart. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe step that brings out the color:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is the autumn cold that triggers the intensification of the red color. Do not worry if the leaves remain greenish in summer — they will turn purple with the first cool weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest late, after the first light frosts: they soften the bitterness and intensify the color. Cut the head at the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo reduce the bitterness before harvesting, tie the leaves together or cover the plant with an opaque pot for two weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial associations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSown in summer, it makes good use of a bed freed by an early crop. It grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-poireau-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eleeks\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Its flesh stays mild and crunchy, whereas many large radishes become hot—making it one of the few that can be eaten raw without reservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong pink root:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 20 cm long, very decorative when sliced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e barely spicy, perfect raw in salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e from summer through autumn, when small radishes are finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e undemanding, it mainly requires consistent 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 partial shade to full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, loose, moist, deep, and \u003cstrong\u003efree of stones\u003c\/strong\u003e—essential given the length of the root. Compact or stony soil produces forked roots. Avoid fresh manure, which causes the same problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in the ground from June to September, in groups spaced 20 cm apart, at a depth of 2 cm. Direct sowing is essential: it does not transplant well. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to one plant per group. Water regularly and evenly: alternating drought and watering makes the root hollow and hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate-summer sowing is preferable: sown too early in spring, it goes to seed before forming its root.\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 before hard frosts, loosening the soil around the root before pulling it up—the root is long and breaks easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe leaves can also be eaten, sautéed or in soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts deep root loosens compacted soil and is a useful precursor to a demanding crop. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-radis-japonais-legumes-jardins-ancien-semences-paysannes\"\u003eJapanese daikon radish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/engrais-verts-comment-quand-pourquoi\"\u003egreen manures\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/types-de-sol-comment-les-ameliorer\"\u003eimproving your soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts taproot creates channels that aerate the soil deep down and make it easier for earthworms to move through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to flower, it produces clusters of white to lilac flowers heavily visited by bees and hoverflies, whose larvae devour aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in thin slices or grated in salads, marinated as pickles, or cooked in soup and stir-fries. Its pink color adds a real visual touch to raw vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave one plant in the ground over winter: it will go to seed in spring and form swollen siliques, which should be harvested when dry. Caution: \u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e plants cross-pollinate with one another, so isolate it from other radishes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the 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\u003eA large, mild, colorful radish for late-season harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866939863373,"sku":"3760335361371","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/radis-oriental-rose-racines-longues-fond-clair-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787654858"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-radis-demi-long-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Half-long Radish Seeds (Raphanus sativus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench Breakfast radish, half-long pink radish with a white tip, radish for every month: this is the vegetable that teaches patience to the impatient—or perhaps the other way around. Sown today, it can be harvested in three to six weeks, making it the ideal crop for beginners, filling an empty row, or getting children gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery fast growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 6 weeks from sowing to plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElongated root:\u003c\/strong\u003e pink with a white tip, crisp and slightly spicy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly suited to planters, patios, and balconies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuccessional sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e from March to September, for continuous harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, or lightly shaded in midsummer—heat makes it spicy and hollow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, loose, humus-rich, well-drained, and \u003cstrong\u003efree of stones\u003c\/strong\u003e, which deform the root. Never add fresh manure, which causes forking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow thinly, directly in place, only 1 cm deep. Sow small amounts at a time, every two weeks: this is much more effective than one large sowing that all matures at once. 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 4 cm if the sowing is too dense: when crowded, radishes produce leaves instead of roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe decisive point:\u003c\/strong\u003e water frequently and never let the soil dry out. A thirsty radish becomes spicy, fibrous, and hollow—this is the number-one cause of failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest young and without delay: past the optimal stage, the root becomes hollow and spongy in just a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe leaves should not be discarded: they make excellent soups and pestos.\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 together with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrot\u003c\/a\u003e, it sprouts quickly and marks the row—an old trick: harvest the radishes before the carrots need the space. Avoid planting near cucumbers and zucchini. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft to flower, it produces white to lilac flowers that are heavily visited by bees and hoverflies, whose larvae devour aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts green, crisp, peppery seed pods can also be eaten raw—a further reason to let it flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw with salt, with butter on bread, in salads, or pickled. The leaves can be used in soup or pesto, and the raw pods served as an aperitif.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few plants flower, then form their swollen seed pods. Harvest them when thoroughly dry and shell them. Beware: \u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e plants cross-pollinate with one another, so isolate your seed plant from other radishes. 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 whatsoever. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first harvest of the season, and the fastest in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866940191053,"sku":"3760335361609","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/radis-demi-long-rose-bout-blanc-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787934438"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-radis-rond-violet-legumes-ancien-semences-paysannes","title":"Round Purple Radish Seeds (Raphanus sativus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound purple radish, Gournay purple radish, purple radish: its deep purple skin contrasts with bright white flesh — cut in half, it always makes an impression on a raw vegetable platter. An old spring variety, it reaches maturity in around forty days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple and white contrast:\u003c\/strong\u003e highly decorative when sliced or cut in half.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e crisp, with a moderate, pronounced pepperiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity in 40 days:\u003c\/strong\u003e a very quick harvest, ideal for beginners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown in a planter:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect for a terrace or balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, or partially shaded in hot weather, in a temperate climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, loose, humus-rich and well-drained, preferably slightly sandy. Avoid stones, which deform the root, and fresh manure, which causes it to fork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in the ground, 1 cm deep, spacing the rows 10 to 15 cm apart. Sow thinly and stagger sowings every two weeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 4 cm if the seedlings are crowded. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe decisive factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent watering. A thirsty radish becomes hot, hollow and fibrous — this is the number one cause of failure.\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 as soon as they have reached a satisfactory size, generally after 4 to 6 weeks. Don’t wait: the root becomes hollow quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe leaves can be cooked in soup or made into pesto.\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 with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrot\u003c\/a\u003e, it emerges quickly and marks the row. Avoid planting it near cucumbers and zucchini. Also see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-radis-rond-jaune-legumes-jardins-semences-paysannes\"\u003eround yellow radish\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\u003eIf left to flower, it produces white to lilac flowers that are heavily visited by bees and hoverflies, whose larvae devour aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts green, crisp and peppery pods can be nibbled raw as an appetizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw with salt, with butter on bread, in salads or pickles — vinegar brings out its purple color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few plants flower, then form their swollen pods. Harvest them when thoroughly dry and shell them. Be careful: \u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e plants cross-pollinate with one another, so isolate your seed plants from other radishes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to restore gardeners’ ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn old radish with deep purple coloring, ready in six weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866941862221,"sku":"3760335361593","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/radis-rond-violet-peau-violette-chair-blanche-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787946686"},{"product_id":"1000-graines-de-digitale-pourpre-fleurs-ornementale-semences-paysannes","title":"Foxglove Seeds (Digitalis purpurea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDigitalis purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoxglove, Our Lady’s glove, Virgin’s finger, and “gantelée”: all these names come from the shape of its flowers, those elongated bells into which a finger fits perfectly — \u003cem\u003edigitalis\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the Latin \u003cem\u003edigitus\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning finger. Its flower spikes, which can reach 2 metres, make it one of the most spectacular vertical plants for a shade garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajestic flower spikes:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 2 metres tall, covered with purple bell-shaped flowers speckled inside, from May to July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the few plants to flower so generously in shady conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e a rosette in the first year, flowering in the second, then it self-seeds abundantly.\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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested\u003c\/strong\u003e — leaves, flowers, stems, roots, and seeds. Foxglove contains powerful cardiac glycosides: ingestion, even in small quantities, can be serious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not plant it in a garden frequented by young children\u003c\/strong\u003e, or within reach of pets or livestock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRisk of confusion when foraging:\u003c\/strong\u003e its first-year rosettes resemble those of comfrey, with which it has already been mistaken for culinary purposes. Never consume an unidentified rosette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves when handling it and wash your hands afterwards. Clearly label your seed packets.\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 light shade — this is a plant of woodland edges and clearings, and it suffers in intense, scorching sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, humus-rich, light, and rather acidic, with good drainage. It appreciates woodland soils rich in organic matter and dislikes pronounced alkalinity as well as waterlogged conditions in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from September to April on the surface without covering, as the tiny seeds need light to germinate. Autumn sowing allows the winter cold to break dormancy naturally; alternatively, 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\u003eTransplant at the back of a shaded border, spacing plants 40 cm apart, away from pathways and play areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil cool with mulch. Leave a few flower spikes to set seed: foxglove self-seeds and establishes itself permanently in colonies.\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 shade and moisture requirements of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/25-graines-de-monnaie-du-pape-fleurs-plante-jardin-ancien-semences-paysannes\"\u003ehonesty\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-myosotis-royal-bleu-plantes-fleurs-semences-paysannes\"\u003eforget-me-nots\u003c\/a\u003e, creating a beautiful woodland 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\u003eIts tubular flowers are custom-designed for bumblebees: the dark markings inside the corolla are genuine guide marks leading to the nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is one of the few plants to provide an abundant nectar resource in shady conditions, where pollinators find little food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds feed small seed-eating birds in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrictly ornamental: the back of shaded borders, woodland edges, and woodland gardens. It also makes magnificent bouquets, which should be handled with gloves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBalancing beauty and danger, foxglove has always been associated with the world of fairies in Celtic traditions — its bells were said to serve as their hats or thimbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the faded flower spikes to form their capsules, then harvest them once they are brown and dry — wearing gloves — and shake them over a container: the seeds are extremely fine and numerous. Clearly label the packet. 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, 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\u003eSale reserved for knowledgeable amateur gardeners seeking quality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866947170637,"sku":"3760335361951","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/digitale-pourpre-digitalis-purpurea-plante-entiere-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787414560"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-chou-fleur-violet-jardins-potager-legumes-rare-semences-paysannes","title":"Purple Cauliflower Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ebotrytis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple cauliflower, purple cauliflower, Sicilian cauliflower: its color comes from anthocyanins, the same pigments found in red cabbage. One important detail to know before cooking it: \u003cstrong\u003ethe purple turns blue-green in boiling water\u003c\/strong\u003e. Steamed, roasted, or eaten raw, however, it retains all its intensity. That is what distinguishes a successful preparation from a disappointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple florets:\u003c\/strong\u003e a spectacular color, surrounded by light green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e very similar to that of white cauliflower, without bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e uncommon at market stalls, it always makes an impression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonus:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike white cauliflower, it does not need blanching — sunlight actually intensifies its color.\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 — sunlight intensifies the color — but partial shade in hot regions, as it dislikes excessive heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, cool, humus-rich, and slightly clayey. Like all cauliflowers, it is very nutrient-hungry: a generous supply of well-rotted compost is essential. Avoid growing it where a brassica has grown during the previous three years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in a seedbed from March to April, 1 cm deep. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant when the plants are 10–15 cm tall, spacing them 50 to 70 cm apart. Transplant in cloudy weather and water generously: difficult establishment permanently prevents the head from forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe critical point:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the soil continuously moist. Cauliflower does not tolerate any fluctuations — water stress results in a tiny head or causes it to bolt straight into flower. Mulch heavily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn insect-proof net installed as soon as it is planted helps prevent cabbage white butterflies and cabbage flies.\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 as soon as the head is full and still tight. Do not wait: when the florets begin to separate, the texture and color deteriorate quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe leaves and peeled stalk can also be cooked.\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 benefits from strongly scented herbs that deter cabbage white butterflies: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-dhysope-officinale-hyssopus-officinalis\"\u003ehyssop\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarigold\u003c\/a\u003e. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-de-chou-fleur-jardins-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewhite cauliflower\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cauliflower allowed to bolt produces a huge yellow, extremely nectar-rich inflorescence — if a head escapes you, let it flower rather than pulling it out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing rare, colorful varieties helps preserve cultivated diversity, which has been greatly reduced by standardization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in salads or as an appetizer to fully enjoy its color, roasted in the oven as florets, or made into pickles — vinegar fixes and brightens the purple. Avoid boiling in plenty of water, which fades its color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow one head to bolt and then form its seed pods, harvesting them when brown and dry. Be careful: \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e varieties cross very easily with one another, so isolate your seed plant from other cabbages. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare variety that turns the vegetable garden into a painting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866947498317,"sku":"3760335361814","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chou-fleur-violet-brassica-oleracea-botrytis-pomme-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787345537"},{"product_id":"25-graines-de-monnaie-du-pape-fleurs-plante-jardin-ancien-semences-paysannes","title":"Honesty Seeds (Lunaria annua)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLunaria annua\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonesty, annual honesty, silver dollar plant, Judas's penny: all these names describe the same marvel, its flat, translucent fruits which, once stripped of their outer coverings, resemble mother-of-pearl coins. Its botanical name comes from \u003cem\u003eluna\u003c\/em\u003e, the moon, evoked by these silvery discs that persist throughout winter on the dry stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e fragrant mauve flowers in spring, followed by spectacular pearly fruits in late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e sown one year, it flowers the next, then self-seeds and returns effortlessly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the few plants to flower generously in shady 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 preferably partial shade; it does not tolerate scorching full sun well. It is a plant of woodland edges and open undergrowth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e humus-rich, light, moist and well drained. It grows in most soils but performs best in soil rich in organic matter, such as woodland soil. Avoid dry, scorching soils.\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 place in spring or late summer, lightly covering the large, flat seeds. Expect flowering the following spring.\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. Leave a few stems to go to seed: the plant self-seeds and establishes itself permanently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor dried bouquets, cut the stems when the siliques turn brown, then gently rub them between your thumb and forefinger to remove the two outer membranes and reveal the pearly partition.\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 well with other partial-shade plants such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-myosotis-royal-bleu-plantes-fleurs-semences-paysannes\"\u003eforget-me-nots\u003c\/a\u003e, with which it shares spring flowering and a preference for cool conditions.\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 early, fragrant flowers feed the first pollinators of spring, at a time when food sources are scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all brassicas, it is a host plant for butterfly caterpillars, notably the Orange-tip, whose females readily lay their eggs on its flowering stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShady beds, woodland edges, pots. Its pearly siliques are indispensable in dried bouquets, where they keep for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts silvery discs, reminiscent of coins, have made it a symbol of prosperity and honesty — in English, the plant is in fact called “honesty”, referring to the transparency of its partitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flat, brown seeds are arranged on either side of the pearly partition: they detach on their own when you remove the membranes to prepare your dried bouquets. One action, two harvests. 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, 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\u003eAdd a touch of old-world charm to your garden with these honesty seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866955624781,"sku":"3760335361067","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/lunaria-annua-monnaie-du-pape-fond-blanc-fleurs-et-silicules-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787528754"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-chou-romanesco-natalino-legume-ancien-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Natalino Romanesco Cauliflower Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ebotrytis\u003c\/em\u003e “Natalino”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatalino Romanesco cabbage, Romanesco broccoli, Roman cauliflower: its tender green head is as much a mathematical curiosity as it is a vegetable. Each floret reproduces the shape of the whole, in spirals that follow the Fibonacci sequence—it is a natural fractal, and the only vegetable you look at before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e tender green, conical head with fractal spirals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate, sweet flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e somewhere between broccoli and cauliflower, with no bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld Italian variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, still rare on French market stalls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e it extends the cabbage season until the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in organic matter, cool, deep, and well drained. Like all cauliflowers, it is a heavy feeder: a generous application of well-rotted compost is essential. Avoid growing it where a brassica has been grown during the previous three years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from March to June in a nursery, covering the seeds with 2 cm of soil before watering. 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 5 to 6 weeks later, when several leaves have developed, spacing plants 60 cm apart. Bury up to the first leaves and earth up around the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe critical point:\u003c\/strong\u003e watering must be frequent and regular, as Romanesco does not tolerate drought. One dry spell and the head may remain tiny or fail to form. Apply a thick mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn insect-proof mesh placed immediately after planting prevents cabbage white butterflies and cabbage flies without treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest when the head is well formed and the spirals are clearly defined, before the florets begin to spread apart. Unlike white cauliflower, there is no need to blanch it: its green color is not harmed by the sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe leaves can also be cooked, like Swiss chard.\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 benefits from strongly scented herbs that distract cabbage white butterflies: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003esage\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-dhysope-officinale-hyssopus-officinalis\"\u003ehyssop\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarigold\u003c\/a\u003e. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-de-chou-fleur-jardins-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewhite cauliflower\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA head left to flower produces a huge, extremely nectar-rich yellow inflorescence—if one gets away from you, let it flower rather than pulling it out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing rare heirloom varieties directly contributes to preserving cultivated diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam or roast in whole florets to preserve its geometry, or use in gratins, veloutés, or raw as an appetizer. Avoid boiling in plenty of water, which softens it and erases its pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a head flower and then form seed pods, which should be harvested when brown and dry. Be careful: \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e varieties cross-pollinate very easily with one another, so isolate your seed plant from other cabbages. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn edible fractal to grow in your vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866955919693,"sku":"3760335360596","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chou-romanesco-brassica-oleracea-botrytis-pomme-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787330553"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-fenouil-plantes-jardins-legumes-fleurs-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"Fennel Seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFoeniculum vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFennel, sweet fennel, sweet dill, anise fennel: one plant, three harvests. Its bulb is cooked like a vegetable, its feathery foliage replaces dill, and its anise-flavored seeds are used as a seasoning. It is an umbellifer, related to carrots and parsley—hence its large yellow umbels, which delight pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple use:\u003c\/strong\u003e bulb, foliage, and seeds—all parts are edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnise flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e mild and refreshing, raw or cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly ornamental:\u003c\/strong\u003e its feathery foliage and yellow umbels have a place in flower beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-seeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, it returns year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, loose, moist, and well-drained, enriched with compost. Soil that stays moist is crucial: drought causes it to bolt before it has formed its bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow outdoors from April in the southern half of the country and in May in the northern half, 1 cm deep, directly in place—it does not transplant well. To get an earlier start, sow in a heated greenhouse from February to March. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 25 cm apart. Water regularly and evenly, applying a generous mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe one step that makes all the difference:\u003c\/strong\u003e mound soil around the bulb when it reaches the size of an egg. It will grow larger and remain white and tender instead of turning green and tough.\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 bulb when it reaches the size of a fist, cutting it off at ground level. The rootstock left in the ground often produces small, tender shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the foliage as needed. For the seeds, cut the umbels when they turn brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe aware that fennel is known to inhibit the growth of many neighboring plants—especially tomatoes, beans, and cabbages. \u003cstrong\u003ePlace it away from other crops\u003c\/strong\u003e, along the edge of the vegetable garden or in a flower bed. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts large yellow umbels are among the most visited flowers in the garden: bees, hoverflies, and beneficial parasitic wasps flock to them all summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a major host plant for Swallowtail caterpillars—if you find them on your fennel, let them be; the butterfly is well worth it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb finely sliced raw in salads, braised, roasted, or baked in a gratin; chopped foliage over fish; seeds in herbal tea, breads, or marinades. 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\u003eLet one plant flower: the flowers themselves are the harvest. Cut the umbels when the seeds turn brown and dry them upside down. Be aware that it can cross-pollinate with wild fennel, which is widespread in the south of France. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them 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\u003eOne plant, three harvests, and a pollinator magnet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866961457485,"sku":"3760335360763","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/fenouil-bulbes-feuillage-plumeux-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787907918"},{"product_id":"200-graines-de-radis-japonais-legumes-jardins-ancien-semences-paysannes","title":"Japanese Radish (Daikon) Seeds (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003elongipinnatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese radish, daikon, white winter radish, Chinese radish: its name literally means “large root” in Japanese, and it lives up to the name—up to 30 cm long. Unlike our small pink radishes, its flesh is mild, crisp, and barely spicy, making it suitable for a much wider range of uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge white root:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 30 cm long, with firm, crisp flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e much less spicy than spring radishes, it can be eaten raw or cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e sown in late summer, it makes good use of cleared beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e it keeps for several weeks in a cool place after harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, loose, deep, moist, and above all \u003cstrong\u003efree of stones\u003c\/strong\u003e—this is crucial given the length of its root. Stony or compacted soil produces forked roots. Avoid fresh manure, which causes the same problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in the ground from June to September, in groups spaced 25 cm apart, at a depth of 2 cm. Direct sowing is essential: it does not transplant well. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to one plant per group. Water regularly and evenly: alternating drought and watering makes the root hollow or spicy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate-summer sowing is preferable: sown too early in spring, it bolts before forming its root.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest before severe frosts, pulling gently after loosening the soil around it. The leaves can also be eaten, sautéed or used in soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts deep root naturally loosens compacted soil: as green manure, it is even nicknamed the “soil-piercing fodder radish.” It is useful before a demanding crop. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/engrais-verts-comment-quand-pourquoi\"\u003egreen manures\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/types-de-sol-comment-les-ameliorer\"\u003eimproving your soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts taproot creates channels that aerate the soil deep down and make it easier for earthworms to move through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to flower, it produces white to lilac clusters that are highly visited by bees and hoverflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrated raw in salads, Japanese-style pickled, simmered in broths, or stir-fried in a wok. It is the basic ingredient in Japanese pickles and miso soups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave one plant in the ground over winter: it will set seed in spring and produce swollen siliques to harvest when dry. Be careful: \u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e plants cross-pollinate with one another, so isolate it from other radishes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for germination rates, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA generous fall vegetable that also works your soil deep down.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866962407757,"sku":"3760335361357","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/radis-daikon-racine-entiere-fanes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787522761"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-chicoree-sauvage-legumes-ancien-salade-semences-paysannes","title":"Wild Chicory Seeds (Cichorium intybus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild chicory, capuchin beard, bitter chicory, Christ's eye: this wayside plant owes its name “capuchin beard” to a forcing technique inherited from the 19th century, in which its roots were grown in darkness in cellars to produce tender white leaves in the middle of winter. Its pure blue flowers last only one morning each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e a multitude of remarkable blue flowers, from May to September, on tall, rigid stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitter leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e forming low rosettes, they add character to salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e its deep taproot enables it to withstand both drought and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, deep, preferably calcareous and well-drained — it grows spontaneously on embankments and wasteland, proof of its frugality. Its long taproot thrives in loose, deep soil; avoid compacted or waterlogged soils. No fertilization is necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place in spring, in rows, 1 cm deep. Its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well: avoid pots. Thin to 25–30 cm apart. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndemanding. Simple hoeing and watering during very dry periods are sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the leaves as needed once they are sufficiently developed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor capuchin beard: pull up the roots at the beginning of winter, replant them close together in a box of sand, and place everything in darkness in a cellar at 10–15 °C. The blanched leaves, much less bitter, will be ready in 3 to 4 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts deep root loosens the soil and brings minerals up from the lower layers, benefiting neighboring crops — such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/1500-graines-de-luzerne-plante-mellifere-engrais-vert-semences-paysannes\"\u003ealfalfa\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ethe best vegetable garden pairings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts blue flowers are frequently visited by solitary bees and hoverflies over a long flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds feed seed-eating birds at the end of the season, especially goldfinches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung leaves in salads for their characteristic bitterness, or blanched as capuchin beard. Its roasted root has traditionally been used as a coffee substitute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few stems go to seed: harvest the dry flower heads at the end of summer, then rub them between your fingers to release the seeds. Chicory also readily self-seeds in the garden. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment whatsoever. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRediscover a forgotten vegetable garden flavor with these wild chicory seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866964308301,"sku":"3760335361692","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chicoree-sauvage-rameau-fleuri-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787578583"},{"product_id":"150-graines-de-chou-fleur-jardins-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes","title":"Cauliflower Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ebotrytis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCauliflower, white-headed cabbage: what we eat is neither a flower nor a leaf, but an inflorescence halted before flowering — thousands of aborted flower buds clustered into a compact mass. The most widely consumed cabbage in France, and also the most demanding to grow successfully, because producing a perfect head requires consistent conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite, compact head:\u003c\/strong\u003e mild in flavor and the most popular of the cabbages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDemanding crop:\u003c\/strong\u003e it requires consistency but rewards you generously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDislikes heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e it prefers gentle sunlight and dislikes summer drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, but partial shade in hot regions — excessive heat causes the head to split.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, cool, humus-rich, and slightly clayey. It is the hungriest of the cabbages: a generous supply of well-rotted compost is essential. Avoid growing it where a brassica has been grown during the previous three years, because of clubroot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in a nursery from March to April, 1 cm deep. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant when the plants reach 10 to 15 cm, spacing them 50 to 70 cm apart. Plant up to the first leaves and earth up around the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant in cloudy weather and water generously: difficult establishment permanently prevents the head from forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe critical point:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the soil consistently moist. Cauliflower tolerates no fluctuations — water stress results in a tiny head or causes it to flower immediately. Mulch thickly and water regularly without waterlogging the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanching tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e as soon as the head appears, fold two or three large leaves over it, breaking them at the base. It will remain immaculately white instead of turning yellow in the sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn insect-proof mesh installed as soon as the plants are planted prevents cabbage white butterflies and cabbage flies.\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 as soon as the head is full and still tight. Do not wait: once the florets begin to separate and go to seed, the texture and flavor deteriorate very quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe leaves and peeled stalk can also be cooked — do not throw away half the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial associations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt appreciates strongly scented herbs that distract cabbage white butterflies: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-dhysope-officinale-hyssopus-officinalis\"\u003ehyssop\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarigold\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cauliflower allowed to flower produces a huge yellow inflorescence that is extremely attractive to bees — if a head gets past its prime, let it bloom rather than pulling it out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts large foliage covers the soil and shelters ground beetles and beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamed, in a gratin, roasted whole in the oven, in a velouté, as couscous-style grains, or raw in a salad. The leaves can be cooked like chard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet one head flower and then produce siliques, which should be harvested when brown and dry. Beware: \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e varieties cross very easily with one another (cabbages, broccoli, and cauliflower): isolate your seed plant. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe French favorite cabbage, to grow from open-pollinated seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866965422413,"sku":"3760335361630","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chou-fleur-brassica-oleracea-botrytis-pomme-feuilles-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787497760"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-radis-rond-jaune-legumes-jardins-semences-paysannes","title":"Round Yellow Radish Seeds (Raphanus sativus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound yellow radish, golden radish, golden radish: yellow is a rare color among radishes, and this one has a matching particularity—its white flesh is noticeably milder than that of pink radishes, almost without any bite. Taking 40 days from sowing to plate, it is also one of the fastest crops in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden-yellow skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e an unusual color, with crisp white flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e barely spicy, perfect for children and raw vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40-day cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the fastest harvests you can grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown in a planter:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect for a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, or lightly shaded during periods of intense heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, loose, rich in humus, and well drained. Avoid stony soils, which hinder root growth, and fresh manure, which causes the roots to fork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow thinly, directly in place, only 1 cm deep. Sow small amounts at a time, every two weeks: much more effective than one large sowing. 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 4 cm if the seedlings are dense: when crowded, radishes produce leaves rather than roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe decisive point:\u003c\/strong\u003e water frequently, never allowing the soil to dry out. A thirsty radish becomes hot, fibrous, and hollow.\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 as soon as they reach their full size, without waiting: past the optimal stage, the root becomes hollow within a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe leaves can be cooked in soup or made into pesto.\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 together with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrot\u003c\/a\u003e, it germinates quickly and marks the row—you harvest the radishes before the carrots need the space. Also see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-radis-rond-violet-legumes-ancien-semences-paysannes\"\u003eround purple radish\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\u003eWhen allowed to flower, it produces white to lilac flowers that are heavily visited by bees and hoverflies, whose larvae devour aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts green, crisp, peppery seed pods can be eaten raw—a further reason to let it flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw with salt, in salads for color, or as pickles. Its mildness means it can be served on its own, unlike more pungent radishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow a few plants to flower, then form their swollen seed pods. Harvest them when thoroughly dry and shell them. Be careful: \u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e plants cross with one another, so isolate your seed plants from other radishes. 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, with no chemical treatment whatsoever. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mild golden radish, harvested in 40 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866965913933,"sku":"3760335361586","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/radis-rond-jaune-dor-chair-blanche-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787939568"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-chicoree-sauvage-di-castelfranco-semences-paysannes","title":"Di Castelfranco Wild Chicory Seeds (Cichorium intybus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastelfranco chicory, variegated Castelfranco radicchio, Castelfranco rose: originally from Veneto, this Italian variety is nicknamed “the edible flower.” Its open head, creamy white marbled with red and violet, does indeed resemble a blooming rose—and its colors only fully reveal themselves after the first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e creamy white, streaked and marbled with red and light violet, forming a round, open head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e harvested at the end of the season, when the vegetable garden has emptied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery cold-hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it remains vigorous through frosts, which even improve its appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate bitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e milder than other radicchios, it is excellent raw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, loose, cool and well drained. It does not need very rich soil, but its long taproot benefits from deeply worked earth. Avoid standing water, which causes the heart to rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from May to September, directly in place—its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well. Sow 1 cm deep, in rows spaced 30 cm apart. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 25–30 cm apart. Water regularly to keep the soil cool, without excess standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe step that reveals the variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e two to three weeks before harvesting, tie the outer leaves together or cover the head with an opaque pot. Deprived of light, the inner leaves blanch, lose their bitterness and reveal their red and violet marbling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest late, after the first light frosts: they soften the bitterness and intensify the colors. Cut the head at the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plants can remain in the ground for much of the winter, protected with fleece in case of severe frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSown in late summer, it usefully occupies a bed freed by an early crop. It grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-poireau-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eleeks\u003c\/a\u003e. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-de-chicoree-sauvage-legumes-ancien-salade-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewild chicory\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts winter presence maintains plant cover where the soil would otherwise be bare, protecting the soil and microfauna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to flower in its second year, it produces the characteristic blue flowers of chicories, which are frequently visited by solitary bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in salads, where its marbling creates a striking effect; grilled or pan-fried in the Italian style, in risotto, or braised with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar to balance its bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave one plant to overwinter: it will produce blue flowers the following spring, then form achenes that can be harvested when dry. Caution: chicories cross easily with one another, so isolate your seed plant. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most beautiful winter salad, harvested when the vegetable garden has fallen silent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866967388493,"sku":"3760335361685","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chicoree-di-castelfranco-pommes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787580090"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-carotte-parisienne-culture-jardin-terrasse-pot-semences-paysannes","title":"Parisian Carrot Seeds (Daucus carota)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParisian Carrot, Little Ball Carrot, Round Paris Carrot: this heirloom variety from Parisian market gardeners elegantly solves carrot number one problem—the need for deep, stone-free soil. Its golf-ball-shaped root needs only 10 cm of soil, making it suitable for growing in pots, planters, or heavy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound root:\u003c\/strong\u003e small and spherical, it requires almost no depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the few carrots truly suited to balconies and terraces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e can be harvested just 70 to 80 days after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproducible heirloom variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, with tender, sweet flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose, or even sandy, cool, and rich in humus. Its great strength: unlike the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eNantes\u003c\/a\u003e, it tolerates shallow soil and even slightly stony soil. Always avoid fresh manure, which causes the roots to fork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from March to July, directly in place or in a large pot at least 20 cm deep, in 1 cm-deep furrows. Carrots should never be transplanted. 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 4 or 5 cm apart, preferably in the evening, immediately removing the waste, whose smell attracts carrot flies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly without excess: permanently damp soil causes the roots to rot, while alternating drought and watering makes them split.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest young, as soon as the root reaches 3 to 4 cm in diameter: this is when it is most tender. If it grows too large, it becomes fibrous. Stagger sowings every three weeks rather than allowing the roots to grow larger.\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\u003eEven in a planter, grow it alongside a few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-doignon-jaune-paille-legumes-potager-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003eonions\u003c\/a\u003e or some chives: their scent confuses carrot flies. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable companion planting in the garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet one plant go to seed in its second year: its white umbels attract large numbers of hoverflies, whose larvae devour aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all members of the carrot family, it is a host plant for Swallowtail caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts round shape makes it a highly decorative vegetable: glazed whole in butter, roasted without being cut, pickled, or eaten raw as a snack. A perfect size for children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few roots in the ground over winter: they will go to seed in their second year. Harvest the umbels when they turn brown and close up like a bird's nest. Beware of crosses with wild carrot and other varieties. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carrot for balconies and poor soils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866967912781,"sku":"3760335360527","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/carotte-parisienne-racines-rondes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787874550"},{"product_id":"250-graines-daneth-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Dill Seeds (Anethum graveolens)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnethum graveolens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDill, bastard fennel, false anise, fragrant dill: its subtle aroma combines anise, wild fennel, and a hint of mint. It is the essential herb for salmon and Scandinavian marinades, and one of the few herbs whose feathery foliage and seeds are both used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo harvests:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh foliage all summer, followed by aromatic seeds in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeathery foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e very finely divided, bluish, and decorative in flowerbeds as well as in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoney-producing flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e large, highly fragrant yellow umbels that fill the garden with their scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e first harvest six to eight weeks after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun and warmth, sheltered from strong winds — its hollow stems break easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-drained, and rather dry. It needs no particular amendments; soil that is too rich produces soft stems that flop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow \u003cstrong\u003edirectly in place\u003c\/strong\u003e from April to July — its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well, which is the most common cause of failure. Sow 1 cm deep, staggering sowings every three weeks to spread out the harvest. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 20 cm apart. Water moderately: it prefers dry conditions to excess water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStake the tallest plants in windy locations.\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 foliage as needed, before flowering. It freezes well but does not dry well: its delicate aroma almost entirely disappears when dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the seeds, cut the umbels when they turn brown, before the seeds fall, and finish drying them in a sheltered place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial plant pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well alongside cabbages, cucumbers, and lettuces. \u003cstrong\u003eWarning\u003c\/strong\u003e: keep it well away from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-fenouil-plantes-jardins-legumes-fleurs-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003efennel\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-coriandre-plantes-aromatique-jardins-fleurs-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecoriander\u003c\/a\u003e, with which it cross-pollinates and loses its aroma. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden plant pairings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts large yellow umbels are real landing platforms for hoverflies and beneficial parasitoid wasps, whose larvae devour aphids. Deliberately leave a few plants to flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all umbellifers, it is a host plant for Swallowtail caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh foliage with fish, shellfish, fresh cheeses, salads, soups, and sauces — Scandinavian gravlax owes it everything. The seeds are used in marinades, pickled gherkins, breads, and vinegars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, cultivated since ancient Egypt. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the harvest itself: let a few umbels ripen fully and dry them upside down in a paper bag. Dill 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\u003eOur commitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne plant, two harvests, and a magnet for beneficial insects in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866968600909,"sku":"3760335360077","price":3.84,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/aneth-ombelle-feuillage-bleute-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787567817"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-radis-noir-gros-rond-dhiver-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Large Round Black Winter Radish Seeds (Raphanus sativus var. niger)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eniger\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge round winter black radish, Spanish radish, large grey: its matte black skin conceals brilliantly white flesh and a strong character. While the small pink radish can be eaten in three weeks, this one takes its time, growing to the size of a fist and keeping all winter in sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge round root:\u003c\/strong\u003e matte black skin, firm, crisp white flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e much hotter and more peppery than that of the monthly radish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage vegetable:\u003c\/strong\u003e it keeps for several months in a cellar, in sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates cold and is harvested late in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, loose, moist and well-drained, without stones that could deform the root. Avoid fresh manure, which causes forking. Soil that remains moist is the key to crisp rather than fibrous flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from mid-June to August, directly in place, in pockets spaced 25 cm apart, 2 cm deep. Late-summer sowing is essential: sown in spring, it bolts before forming its root. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to one plant per pocket. Water regularly and evenly: drought makes it hollow, fibrous and fiery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth up slightly if the root becomes exposed and turns green at the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest before hard frosts, in October–November. Cut the tops to 2 cm, brush without washing, and store the roots in a crate of slightly damp sand in a cellar: they will keep until spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSown in late summer, it makes useful use of beds freed by peas or potatoes. Its powerful root loosens the soil for the following crop. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/types-de-sol-comment-les-ameliorer\"\u003eimproving your soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts taproot creates channels that aerate the soil deep down and make it easier for earthworms to work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to flower, it produces clusters of lilac-white flowers heavily visited by bees and hoverflies, whose larvae devour aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely grated raw in salads (with cream or apple to soften the flavor), in carpaccio, or cooked like a turnip — sautéed, in a one-pot dish or as a velouté, it then loses much of its heat. Its tops can be cooked in soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few roots in the ground over winter: they will flower in spring and then form swollen siliques, which should be harvested when dry. Be careful, \u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e plants cross-pollinate with one another: isolate it from other radishes. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the 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\u003eA winter vegetable with a distinctive character, keeping until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866969059661,"sku":"3760335361364","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/radis-noir-rond-entier-coupe-fond-clair-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787597803"},{"product_id":"150-graines-de-cerfeuil-plante-aromatique-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Chervil Seeds (Anthriscus cerefolium)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnthriscus cerefolium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon chervil, garden chervil, beaked parsley: the most delicate of fine herbs, and the most fragile. Its subtle aniseed fragrance disappears with the slightest prolonged cooking, making it the herb to add at the last moment. It is part of the classic blend of “fine herbs” alongside parsley, chives, and tarragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e aniseed and subtle, it goes well with almost everything without ever overpowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e first harvest six to eight weeks after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLikes cool conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the few herbs that prefers shade to summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown anywhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e vegetable garden, flower bed, border, container, pot, or window box.\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\u003eNever pick wild chervil without absolute certainty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Several highly toxic umbellifers resemble it, notably \u003cstrong\u003efool's parsley\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAethusa cynapium\u003c\/em\u003e), which readily grows in vegetable gardens. This is precisely the advantage of sowing your own in a clearly identified bed: the risk of confusion disappears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful clue: cultivated chervil gives off a pleasant aniseed smell when rubbed. Fool's parsley, on the other hand, smells unpleasantly of garlic or fetid parsley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm in spring and autumn, but \u003cstrong\u003epartially shaded to shaded in summer\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is its main requirement. In full summer sun, it immediately bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e healthy, light, cool, well-aerated, and preferably rich in humus. Soil that stays cool is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow \u003cstrong\u003edirectly in place\u003c\/strong\u003e — its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well. From March to September, at a depth of 1 cm, staggering sowings every three weeks: chervil bolts quickly, so it is better to renew it than to try to prolong the crop. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 15 cm apart. Water regularly, as drought immediately triggers bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA late-season sowing under a cold frame allows you to harvest it through much of the winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the outer stems at the base, leaving the center intact. Use it \u003cstrong\u003efresh and raw\u003c\/strong\u003e, added off the heat: cooking completely destroys its aroma, as does drying. Freezing is the only worthwhile preservation method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial associations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts preference for shade makes it an excellent companion at the base of tall crops or between rows of lettuce. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-persil-frise-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecurly parsley\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet a few plants flower: their white umbels attract hoverflies and beneficial micro-wasps, whose larvae devour aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all umbellifers, it is a host plant for swallowtail caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnipped raw over raw vegetables, salads, soups, vegetables, sauces, meat, and fish. Essential in béarnaise sauce and herb omelets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, cultivated in physic gardens since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few plants flower, then harvest the umbels when the elongated seeds turn brown, before they fall. Chervil also readily self-seeds in the garden. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for germination rates, 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 finest of fine herbs, to be picked at the last moment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866972827981,"sku":"3760335360541","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/cerfeuil-anthriscus-cerefolium-brin-feuillage-ombelle-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787496760"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-chou-de-bruxelles-sanda-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Sanda Brussels Sprouts Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003egemmifera\u003c\/em\u003e “Sanda”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanda Brussels sprout, sprout cabbage, rosette cabbage: its small heads are not fruits but axillary buds, one at each leaf axil along the stem. An improvement on the Rosny variety, Sanda is mid-season, highly cold-resistant, and produces 20 to 75 small sprouts per plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery productive:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 75 sprouts per plant, with relatively clustered maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium-tall growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e easier to support than tall varieties, with purple petioles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e tightly packed and solid, they store well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly cold-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e it can be harvested in the middle of winter, when the vegetable garden is dormant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, moist, rich, and above all \u003cstrong\u003ewell-settled\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the particularity of Brussels sprouts: in soil that is too loose or too nitrogen-rich, the heads remain loose and “leafy” instead of tightening. Avoid fresh manure; use compost applied the previous autumn instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from April to May in a nursery, 1 cm deep. The growing cycle is long: sow early for a winter harvest. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant at the 5- or 6-leaf stage, spacing plants 60 to 70 cm apart. Bury them up to the first leaves, earth up, and \u003cstrong\u003efirmly press down the soil around the base\u003c\/strong\u003e — a poorly anchored plant will topple under its own weight and produce poorly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during growth. An insect-proof mesh installed at planting time prevents cabbage white butterflies and cabbage flies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd-of-season tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e pinch out the plant’s growing tip in October. The sap will then be redirected to the heads, which will enlarge and tighten within a few weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest in late autumn and throughout winter, in several batches, \u003cstrong\u003estarting with the sprouts at the bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are more advanced. Detach them with a twisting motion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf possible, wait for the first frosts: the cold converts starch into sugars and noticeably mellows their flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt appreciates strong-smelling aromatic plants that deter cabbage white butterflies: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/40-graines-de-sauge-officinale-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon sage\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-dhysope-officinale-hyssopus-officinalis\"\u003ehyssop\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarigold\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable companion planting in the garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts long presence in the vegetable garden, from spring to the end of winter, maintains permanent plant cover that protects the soil and shelters beneficial organisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf left to flower in its second year, it produces highly nectar-rich yellow clusters, valuable at the very beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam, then sauté in a pan with bacon or hazelnuts; roast in the oven, halved; or finely slice raw into a salad. Avoid lengthy boiling, which is responsible for their poor reputation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a biennial, it goes to seed in its second year: leave one plant in the ground after harvesting, and it will flower in spring. Harvest the brown, dry pods. Be aware that \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e varieties cross very easily with one another: isolate your seed plant. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 75 small sprouts per plant, harvested in the middle of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866976039245,"sku":"3760335360589","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chou-de-bruxelles-sanda-tige-entiere-bourgeons-axillaires-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787901139"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-navet-rond-de-nancy-legumes-ancien-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Round Nancy Turnip Seeds (Brassica rapa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e “Rond de Nancy”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRond de Nancy turnip, a white turnip with a purple shoulder, or “rave”: this old Lorraine variety stands out for its speed—allow six to eight weeks from sowing to harvest. Its white flesh is mild and sweet, without the pungency that earned turnips their unfair reputation as a famine food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound root with a purple shoulder:\u003c\/strong\u003e white, tender, and sweet flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery fast growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e only 6 to 8 weeks from sowing to plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery long harvest period:\u003c\/strong\u003e from May to November, with good winter storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and easy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates cold well and requires little care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, or partial shade in midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, loose, deep, and \u003cstrong\u003estone-free\u003c\/strong\u003e, lightly enriched with well-rotted compost. Never add fresh manure, which causes the roots to fork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place—the turnip does not transplant—at a depth of 1 cm, in rows spaced 25 cm apart. It can be grown outdoors or under cover. Stagger sowings every three weeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 10 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eThe key point:\u003c\/strong\u003e water regularly and never allow the soil to dry out. A thirsty turnip becomes pungent, hollow, and fibrous—this is the number one cause of disappointment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch to retain moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest young, when about the size of a tennis ball. If left to grow larger, it becomes fibrous and loses its mildness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not throw away the tops: they can be used in soup or pesto and are delicious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well with peas, beans, and lettuce. Avoid planting it near other brassicas, with which it shares pests. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts rapid growth makes it an excellent transitional crop for filling an empty bed and preventing bare soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to flower, it produces clusters of highly nectar-rich yellow flowers that are valuable in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrated raw or mixed with other raw vegetables, butter-glazed, in a hotpot, soup, or stew—and of course with duck, the classic pairing. Young leaves can be eaten raw in salads or used in soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a biennial, it goes to seed in its second year: leave a few roots in the ground over winter, then harvest the brown, dry seed pods. Beware: it cross-pollinates with other \u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e, particularly \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-de-chou-chinois-pe-tsai-granaat-brassica-rapa-pekinensis\"\u003eChinese cabbage\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them, without any chemical treatment. Our belief is that gardeners should regain the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fast-growing, mild old-fashioned vegetable waiting to be rediscovered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866976268621,"sku":"3760335361111","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/navet-rond-de-nancy-collet-violet-chair-blanche-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787910904"},{"product_id":"150-graines-de-ciboule-de-chine-plante-aromatique-legumes-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Chinese Chive Seeds (Allium tuberosum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium tuberosum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese chives, garlic chives, fragrant garlic, \u003cem\u003enira\u003c\/em\u003e: a relative of chives but with a mild garlic flavor, it stands out at first glance with its \u003cstrong\u003eflat\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than tubular, leaves. Its remarkably decorative white umbels in late summer make it as beautiful in flower beds as it is useful in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild garlic flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e rounder and less pungent than garlic, it is used like chives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e its distinctive feature, unlike chives, which have hollow, round stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e abundant, lightly scented white umbels in late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it forms dense clumps that return every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, or partially shaded in southern regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, cool, and rich in humus. It appreciates well-nourished soil, unlike bulb garlic—adding compost produces fuller clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from February to April for a harvest three to four months later, or in July and August for a spring harvest. Sow 1 cm deep, in pots or directly in the ground. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant in clumps spaced 25 cm apart, along the edge of a flower bed or in the vegetable garden. In pots, choose a well-drained container at least 25 to 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil cool. Cut the clump back after each harvest; it will regrow with fresh foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide every 3 to 4 years to rejuvenate it. Be careful, as it self-seeds easily: cut off the faded umbels if you do not want it to spread.\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 leaves with scissors 3 cm above the soil, as needed. They regrow within a few weeks, allowing several harvests per season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest the flower buds before they open and sauté them—they are a much-loved delicacy in Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial plant combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e, its scent deters several pests: plant it near \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e and rose bushes. Also see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-ciboulette-plante-aromatique-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon chives\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden plant combinations\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts late-summer flowering arrives during a lean period for pollinators: its white umbels are then literally covered with bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts sulfur compounds naturally reduce pest pressure on neighboring crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw, snipped leaves in salads, sauces, omelets, and mayonnaise; cooked in quiches, stews, and vegetable stir-fries. A must-have in Chinese dumplings and Asian stir-fried dishes. Its flowers, with a delicate garlic flavor, decorate raw vegetables and salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few umbels to dry completely on the plant, then shake them over a container: the angular black seeds will be released from the capsules. It does not cross with common chives, which simplifies seed production. 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 sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste of garlic without the bulb, and flowers that make a sensation in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866978758989,"sku":"3760335360626","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/ciboule-de-chine-allium-tuberosum-touffe-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787498163"},{"product_id":"30-graines-de-goyavier-fruits-plantes-jardins-semences-paysannes","title":"Guava Seeds (Psidium guajava)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePsidium guajava\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuava, common guava, gouyavier: native to tropical America, it is now cultivated in all the warm regions of the world. Its pinkish flesh gives off an exceptionally intense fragrance — a single ripe fruit can scent an entire room. Good news for our climates: it fruits very well in a pot, from just two years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly aromatic fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e thick yellowish skin and pinkish flesh with a powerful fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark green oval leaves with prominent yellow veins and a whitish, downy underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly fruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e from two years old in a pot, with fruits the same size as those grown in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong production period:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-maintained plant can produce for up to forty years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates temperatures only down to -2 °C: in our climates, it must be grown \u003cstrong\u003ein a pot to be overwintered\u003c\/strong\u003e in a conservatory or greenhouse. Only Corsica and sheltered areas in the far south allow it to be trialled in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn temperate regions, flowering and fruiting remain \u003cstrong\u003eunpredictable\u003c\/strong\u003e: a harvest is never guaranteed, even with good care. It is also a beautiful indoor plant with evergreen foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e very bright and warm, in full sun behind glass or outdoors in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, light and well drained. In a pot, mix rich potting soil with sand and compost, and place \u003cstrong\u003ea good layer of clay pebbles at the bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e: drainage is crucial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e no cold stratification — this tropical species requires warmth instead. Soak the seeds for 24 to 48 hours in lukewarm water to soften their hard coating, then sow them 1 cm deep in a substrate kept moist at 25–30 °C. Germination is slow and irregular: allow 3 to 8 weeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into a terracotta pot of at least 30 cm, which regulates moisture better than plastic. Repot every two or three years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows very well as a low bush rather than a tree: this is even recommended to make harvesting easier and to keep it contained in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the growing season, reducing watering considerably in winter. Mist the foliage in dry air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverwinter it in the light, never below 5 °C. Prune after fruiting to maintain a compact shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the fruits when the skin changes from green to yellow and they yield slightly under your finger. The fragrance then becomes clearly noticeable from a distance: this is the best indicator of ripeness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts white flowers, with numerous stamens, are very rich in pollen and attract bees and bumblebees during their summer activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown in a pot without any treatment, it fits perfectly into a permaculture-managed terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh fruit, juice, sorbet, jam or fruit paste — its fragrance withstands processing very well. It is also a beautiful ornamental plant with evergreen foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the pulp from a fully ripe fruit, leave it to ferment for two to three days in a little water, then rinse it thoroughly: the numerous small, hard seeds will then separate from the flesh. Dry them before storing. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tropical fruit tree that produces from just two years old, even in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866981249357,"sku":"3760335360824","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/goyavier-fruits-entiers-coupe-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787864545"},{"product_id":"300-graines-de-coriandre-plantes-aromatique-jardins-fleurs-semences-paysannes","title":"Coriander Seeds (Coriandrum sativum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoriandrum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoriander, Arabic parsley, Chinese parsley, cilantro: few plants are so divisive. Some people perceive its leaves as soapy — a very real genetic trait linked to an olfactory receptor. For everyone else, it is an irreplaceable aroma. And an interesting fact: its seeds taste nothing like its leaves; they are warm and citrusy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo spices in one:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh herbaceous leaves, and warm, citrusy dried seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-growing annual:\u003c\/strong\u003e first leaf harvest three to four weeks after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e from sowing to harvest, it requires almost nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e once established in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, or partial shade in midsummer to delay bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-drained, and kept moist. It does not need rich soil, but soil that dries out will make it flower immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow \u003cstrong\u003edirectly in place\u003c\/strong\u003e — its taproot tolerates transplanting very poorly, which is the most common cause of failure. From April in the south, and May in the northern half, at a depth of 1 cm. Possible in a heated greenhouse from February–March. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 15 cm apart. Water regularly to delay flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe decisive tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e stagger sowings every three weeks. Coriander bolts quickly whatever you do — it is better to renew it than to fight 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 young leaves, taking the outer stems. They can be frozen, but should not be dried: they lose all their aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the seeds, cut the umbels when they turn brown, before the seeds scatter, and finish drying them under cover. Their fragrance improves after a few weeks in storage.\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 grows well alongside tomatoes, spinach, and legumes, and has a place in an Asian herb garden with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-basilic-thai-ocimum-basilicum-var-thyrsiflora\"\u003eThai basil\u003c\/a\u003e and peppers. Avoid planting it near \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/300-graines-de-fenouil-plantes-jardins-legumes-fleurs-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003efennel\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts bolting, often seen as a failure, is actually a blessing: its pinkish-white umbels attract large numbers of hoverflies, parasitoid wasps, and ladybirds, all predators of aphids. Let a few plants bolt deliberately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all plants in the carrot family, it is a host plant for swallowtail caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh leaves added off the heat: Mexican, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Moroccan cuisines. Roasted and ground seeds in curries, marinades, cured meats, and gingerbread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, and one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the harvest itself: let a few umbels ripen completely and dry them upside down in a paper bag. Some can be used in cooking, and the rest for the next sowing. 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 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\u003eOne plant, two spices, and a magnet for beneficial insects when allowed to flower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866987704653,"sku":"3760335360688","price":3.84,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/coriandre-touffe-fraiche-feuilles-basales-lobees-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787904683"},{"product_id":"200-graines-d-epinard-monstrueux-de-viroflay-legumes-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Viroflay Giant Spinach Seeds (Spinacia oleracea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpinacia oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonstrous Viroflay Spinach: this heirloom variety, developed in the 19th century in the market-gardening plain of Viroflay to supply Paris, owes its name to its enormous leaves—which can exceed 25 cm. A single handful fills the pot, making it the most productive spinach in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnormous leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e thick, tender and dark green, they are the variety's main claim to fame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly productive:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the most generous varieties for a given area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested raw or cooked:\u003c\/strong\u003e young leaves in salads, large leaves cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates temperatures down to -10 °C, allowing winter harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eshaded in summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, sunny in autumn and winter. This is the key point: like all spinach, it bolts as soon as warm temperatures and long days set in. Partial summer shade significantly delays this process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e clay-rich, high in humus and kept \u003cstrong\u003emoist\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably well supplied with nitrogen. Adding manure or well-rotted compost genuinely benefits it—it is a nutrient-hungry vegetable. Soil that dries out immediately triggers bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place, 2 cm deep, in rows spaced 25 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eFrom February to mid-May\u003c\/strong\u003e for spring harvests, and \u003cstrong\u003efrom mid-August to November\u003c\/strong\u003e for autumn and winter harvests. Stagger sowings every two weeks. Avoid midsummer sowings, which bolt before they can be harvested. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 15 cm apart. Water regularly and abundantly: consistently moist soil is the only real secret to growing this crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch the row to retain moisture and limit bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the \u003cstrong\u003eouter leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e one by one, leaving the center intact: the plant will then keep producing for weeks. Never cut the entire clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs soon as the flower stalk appears, harvest everything: the leaves will then become bitter and tough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well with strawberries, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, radishes and cabbages. Its rapid growth makes it a good intercrop. It is also an excellent green manure when incorporated while young. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/engrais-verts-comment-quand-pourquoi\"\u003egreen manures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense cover protects the soil from drying out and erosion between two main crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen incorporated as green manure, it quickly returns organic matter to the soil and nourishes soil life. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/sol-vivant-bacteries-champignons\"\u003eliving soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung leaves raw in salads; large leaves with cream, in gratins, quiches, soups or sautéed with garlic. They shrink considerably when cooked: allow plenty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpinach is dioecious: keep several plants to have both male and female plants. Let them bolt, then harvest the seeds from the female plants when they turn brown. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn heirloom variety with giant leaves, the most productive in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866988687693,"sku":"3760335360749","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/epinard-viroflay-grandes-feuilles-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787524762"},{"product_id":"150-graines-de-giroflee-naine-fleurs-plante-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"Dwarf Wallflower Seeds (Erysimum cheiri)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eErysimum cheiri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWallflower, ravenelle, yellow wallflower: it grows spontaneously in the cracks of old walls and ruins, clinging to almost nothing. Its honey and clove fragrance, particularly powerful at the end of the day, has earned it its name and a place of distinction in gardens since the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful and fragrant:\u003c\/strong\u003e a palette of yellows, oranges, reds, and purples, with a sweet, powerful fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e the dwarf variety forms low clumps 25 to 30 cm tall, perfect for borders and containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e grown as an annual or biennial, it requires very little care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, essential for dense, fragrant flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, preferably poor, dry, and calcareous, above all well drained — its natural habitat, old walls, says a great deal about its frugality. It dislikes stagnant moisture in winter, the main cause of failure. No fertilization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place from April to May for summer flowering, or in June to July for flowering the following spring. Barely cover the seeds. Neither soaking nor 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\u003eWater regularly only during dry weather. Remove faded flowers to prolong flowering.\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 well with other plants for dry rock gardens and old walls, such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\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 early flowering and powerful fragrance make it a valuable resource for the first butterflies and bees of the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all brassicas, it is a host plant for several butterfly caterpillars, notably whites and orange-tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeds, borders, edging, containers, low walls, and rock gardens. Also excellent in bouquets for its fragrance.\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 form their elongated seed pods, then harvest them as soon as they turn brown and dry, before they open on their own. Separate the seeds over a container. Wallflowers readily self-seed in gaps and crevices. 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 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 these dwarf wallflower seeds to your garden for colorful, fragrant flower beds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866989506893,"sku":"3760335360800","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/giroflee-naine-erysimum-cheiri-tige-fleurie-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787499024"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-betterave-rouge-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Red Beet Seeds (Beta vulgaris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed beet, garden beet: its seed conceals a feature that few gardeners know about. What is taken for a seed is actually a \u003cstrong\u003eglomerule\u003c\/strong\u003e, a small cluster containing 3 to 6 fused seeds. Each “seed” sown therefore produces several plants—which explains why thinning is essential here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the vegetables richest in natural sugars, delicious both raw and cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e harvested in autumn, it keeps all winter in a sand silo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e a generous yield for little effort, ideal for beginners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, light, loose, clay-siliceous soil enriched with well-decomposed compost. Avoid stony soils, which deform the roots, and overly chalky soil. Never add fresh manure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e loosen the soil and remove stones before sowing. Sow from April to mid-June, directly in the ground, 2 cm deep in rows spaced 30 cm apart. Soaking for 24 hours in lukewarm water significantly speeds up 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\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe sure to thin\u003c\/strong\u003e to 10 cm as soon as the plants have 3 or 4 leaves: since each glomerule emerges as a cluster, without this operation you will only obtain small, cramped roots. The young plants removed can be transplanted or eaten as shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly, especially during dry periods: irregular watering causes the roots to split.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest before severe frosts, when the roots reach the size of a tennis ball—if larger, they become fibrous. Do not cut the tops flush with the root: leave 3 cm of leaf stalk, otherwise the beet will “bleed” and lose its color during cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-doignon-jaune-paille-legumes-potager-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003eonions\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-dail-blanc-plantes-legumes-fleurs-aromatique-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003egarlic\u003c\/a\u003e, and lettuces. Avoid planting it near leeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts broad foliage covers the soil and protects it from drying out, while providing shelter for ground beetles and beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn its second year, when it produces seeds, it develops long flower stalks discreetly visited by 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\u003eGrated raw, oven-baked in its skin, in soup, hummus, or lacto-fermented. Its leaves, often discarded, are delicious cooked like chard—it is the same botanical species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeetroot is biennial: keep a few roots protected from frost and replant them in spring; they will produce seeds. Harvest the dry flower stalks. Be careful: it crosses with chard and fodder beet, so isolate your seed plant. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, colorful, and generous: beetroot keeps all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866991604045,"sku":"3760335360329","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/betterave-rouge-beta-vulgaris-racines-fanes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787326195"},{"product_id":"200-graines-de-poireau-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Leek Seeds (Allium porrum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium porrum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicknamed the poor man's asparagus because of the way its tender white stalk is enjoyed, the leek has been a fixture in kitchen gardens since antiquity: the Egyptians and Romans were already cultivating it, and Emperor Nero was reportedly a great enthusiast. Even today, this iconic winter vegetable remains a mainstay of French kitchen gardens, as hardy as it is generous, and deserves a prime spot in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e leeks can remain in the ground throughout winter and be harvested as needed, making them an ideal choice for seasonal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e this vegetable requires little maintenance and is suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA family-cooking classic:\u003c\/strong\u003e slowly simmered in soups and leek fondues, or simply steamed, it has been one of the most widely used vegetables in French cuisine for generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e it prefers a mild, temperate and humid climate, and tolerates extreme temperatures well, down to -20 °C. Choose a sunny position and loose, deep, cool, well-drained, humus-rich soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeeks are traditionally sown in pots or a nursery rather than directly in the ground: this provides better protection for young shoots against insects and slugs, and means that only well-developed plants are transplanted at the most favorable time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow from February to September, indoors or under cover in winter and early spring, or in an outdoor nursery as soon as the weather improves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-soaking the seeds is not necessary for leeks: their fine seeds germinate well without soaking, unlike larger seeds or those with a hard coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare the soil by raking it and removing stones to ensure good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStagger sowings to extend the harvest period — see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/calendrier-semences-mois-par-mois\"\u003emonth-by-month sowing calendar\u003c\/a\u003e to help you plan.\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 young plants when they are about the size of a pencil, spacing each plant approximately 10 to 15 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly trim the roots and foliage before transplanting to encourage establishment.\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 as needed, from autumn through the heart of winter, depending on the variety and sowing time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeeks can be stored in the ground: there is no need to harvest them all at once; they will wait patiently in the garden.\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\u003eIn the kitchen garden, leeks grow particularly well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e: the smell of the leek disrupts the carrot fly, while the carrot helps keep the leek moth away. Discover more good companions in our article on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ebest vegetable combinations for the kitchen 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\u003eBoth the white and green parts of the leek can be cooked: in a fondue, soup or tart, or simply sautéed or steamed as a side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leek is one of the national emblems of Wales, traditionally worn on St David's Day in memory of a Welsh victory in which the soldiers are said to have distinguished one another by wearing a leek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leek is a biennial plant: seeds sown this year produce leeks ready to harvest from winter onward, but if you leave one or two plants undisturbed in the ground, they will grow for a second year, flower the following spring and produce their own seeds in autumn. Leave the umbels to dry on the plant, then collect the black seeds once they detach easily. This allows you to resow your own leeks year after year, becoming fully self-sufficient — the very essence of open-pollinated seeds.\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\u003eAdd a touch of freshness to your kitchen garden with these high-quality leek seeds, for generous harvests throughout the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should leek seeds be sown?\u003c\/strong\u003e From February to September, ideally in pots or a nursery before transplanting, with staggered sowings to spread out the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866991767885,"sku":"3760335361289","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/poireau-allium-porrum-fut-blanc-eventail-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787522201"},{"product_id":"100-graines-de-chicoree-frisee-jardin-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes","title":"Curly Endive Seeds (Cichorium endivia)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichorium endivia\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecrispum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurly chicory, curly endive, curly escarole: its finely cut, frilled leaves form a dense rosette with a naturally paler heart. It is the quintessential autumn salad, whose pronounced bitterness pairs so well with warm bacon and a poached egg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrilled foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e finely cut, crisp leaves that are highly decorative in salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePronounced flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e a characteristic bitterness that adds character and can be reduced as desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e the first frosts even improve its flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e around three months of production in the open ground, until the frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, light, and well-drained. It tolerates heat better than lettuces, but regular watering in dry weather is still necessary: drying out triggers bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from June to July for a harvest from late summer through autumn, about three months later. Stagger sowings to extend the harvest. Sow 1 cm deep. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant at the 4- or 5-leaf stage, spacing plants 30 cm apart, without burying the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil moist. Mulch around the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanching, to soften the bitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e about two weeks before harvest, keep the heart in darkness. Gather the leaves and tie them with raffia, or cover them with an opaque cloche or an upturned terracotta pot. \u003cstrong\u003eImportant: the leaves must be completely dry when carrying out this operation\u003c\/strong\u003e, otherwise the heart will rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the entire rosette at the crown when it is well developed, preferably after blanching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plants remain in the ground until severe frosts, protected with fleece if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSown in summer, it usefully occupies a bed freed by an early crop. It grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-de-poireau-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eleeks\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/semis-potager-automne\"\u003eautumn sowings in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts presence in the latter part of the season maintains plant cover where the soil would otherwise be bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf allowed to bolt, it produces pale blue flowers visited by solitary bees and hoverflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in salads, traditionally with warm bacon, croutons, and a poached egg — curly endive with bacon is a classic that owes everything to it. Its more bitter outer leaves can also be braised or used in soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet one plant go to seed: it produces a pale blue flowering stalk followed by achenes to harvest when dry. Be careful, \u003cem\u003eCichorium endivia\u003c\/em\u003e crosses with escarole: isolate your seed plant. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for germination rates, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe salad for warm bacon, to harvest until the frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866992390477,"sku":"3760335360558","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/chicoree-frisee-cichorium-endivia-pomme-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787329990"},{"product_id":"150-graines-de-basilic-citron-plante-aromatique-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Lemon Basil Seeds (Ocimum basilicum var. citriodorum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecitriodorum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon basil, lemon-scented basil, \u003cem\u003elemon basil\u003c\/em\u003e, Thai lemon basil: its citrus note does not come from an added flavoring but from citral, the same molecule found in lemongrass and lemon zest. Its narrower leaves and lighter growth habit distinguish it at a glance from common basil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemon aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e a citrus freshness layered over basil's aniseed base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves smaller and narrower than those of common basil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e it withstands diseases better than most other basils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitive to frost:\u003c\/strong\u003e grown as an annual in our climates, but can be cultivated in pots all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun and warmth. In the South, plant it outdoors from mid-April; elsewhere, use a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich in organic matter, moist and well drained. Like all basils, it appreciates fertile soil that does not dry out — adding compost benefits it. It dislikes stagnant water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from April to June, in pots under cover at 20 °C or directly outdoors after the last frosts, barely covering the seeds. Do not move it outdoors until the nights are mild. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant 25 cm apart, in the ground, in pots, in a greenhouse, conservatory or behind a well-sunny window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly at the base, in the morning, without wetting the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe step that makes all the difference:\u003c\/strong\u003e pinch the stems just above a pair of leaves and remove flower buds as soon as they appear. This makes the plant branch out and extends the harvest by several months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves as needed, starting from the top. They freeze much better than they dry — its particularly volatile lemon note almost completely disappears when dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike common basil, it is a good companion plant for tomatoes and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/60-graines-daubergine-black-beauty-legume-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eeggplants\u003c\/a\u003e, helping divert aphids and whiteflies. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon basil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/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\u003eAllow one or two plants to flower at the end of the season: their white flower spikes are heavily visited by bees and bumblebees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts fragrance deters several pests from neighboring crops. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-repulsives-anti-moustiques-pucerons\"\u003erepellent plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts citrus note lends itself to uses where common basil does not: fish, seafood, fruit salads, sorbets, lemonades and iced teas. It is also excellent in curries and Asian stir-fries. Always add it off the heat.\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\u003eAllow a few flower spikes to dry completely on the plant until they turn brown, then crumble them over a container. Be careful: basils cross-pollinate very easily with one another. Isolate your seed plant if you grow several varieties, or you may lose the lemon note. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basil that smells of lemon: an aromatic plant in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866994323789,"sku":"3760335360169","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/basilic-citron-ocimum-basilicum-citriodorum-brin-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787494340"},{"product_id":"250-graines-d-epinard-matador-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Matador Spinach Seeds (Spinacia oleracea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpinacia oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatador spinach, giant winter spinach: the benchmark variety for late sowing. While most spinach plants bolt as soon as the days get longer, Matador resists bolting much better — extending the harvest period by several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, thick leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark green, tender, and fleshy, easy to clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e it lasts longer than classic varieties before bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly well suited to late-summer sowing and winter harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates temperatures down to -10°C, allowing harvests throughout the cold season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eshaded in summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, sunny in autumn and winter. Even though it is resistant, it remains sensitive to the combination of heat and long days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e clay-rich, rich in humus, and kept \u003cstrong\u003emoist\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a good supply of nitrogen. Adding manure or well-rotted compost genuinely benefits it — it is a hungry vegetable. Soil that dries out triggers bolting immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place, 2 cm deep, in rows spaced 25 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eFrom February to mid-May\u003c\/strong\u003e for spring harvests, and \u003cstrong\u003efrom mid-August to November\u003c\/strong\u003e for autumn and winter harvests — this second window is when it performs best. Stagger sowings every two weeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 15 cm apart. Water regularly and abundantly: keeping the soil consistently moist is the only real secret to growing this crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch the row to retain moisture and delay bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the \u003cstrong\u003eouter leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e one by one, leaving the center intact: the plant will then keep producing for weeks. Never cut the whole clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs soon as the flower stalk appears, harvest everything: the leaves will then become bitter and tough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well with strawberries, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, radishes, and cabbages. Its rapid growth makes it a good intercrop, and it is also an excellent green manure when dug in young. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/200-graines-d-epinard-monstrueux-de-viroflay-legumes-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMonstrueux de Viroflay spinach\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense cover protects the soil from drying out and erosion between two main crops, including during winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen dug in as green manure, it quickly returns organic matter to the soil and nourishes soil life. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/sol-vivant-bacteries-champignons\"\u003eliving soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung leaves raw in salads; large leaves with cream, in gratins, quiches, soups, or sautéed with garlic. They shrink considerably when cooked: prepare plenty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpinach is dioecious: keep several plants to ensure you have both male and female plants. Let them bolt, then harvest the seeds from the female plants when they turn brown. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spinach that resists bolting: the variety for late sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866996027725,"sku":"3760335360732","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/epinard-matador-rosette-feuilles-fond-clair-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787856637"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-carotte-longue-rouge-sang-legumes-ancien-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"Long Blood Red Carrot Seeds (Daucus carota)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong Blood Red Carrot, improved blood-red carrot: this old 19th-century variety has a rare quality among colored carrots—its deep red-orange flesh \u003cstrong\u003eretains its color after cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e, whereas most purple varieties fade in the pan. That is reason enough for it to have made a comeback in chefs’ kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting color:\u003c\/strong\u003e purplish-red skin and deep red-orange flesh that withstands cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly flavorful:\u003c\/strong\u003e more intense and sweeter than classic carrots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong, conical root:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 20 cm, evenly tapering to a blunt tip—it really is a long carrot and requires deep soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproducible heirloom variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose, light, \u003cstrong\u003edeep\u003c\/strong\u003e and free of stones—its 20 cm root must be able to grow straight down, even more so than the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eNantes\u003c\/a\u003e, which is a half-long variety. In heavy or stony soil, grow it on a mound or in a deeply loosened bed. Avoid fresh manure, which causes the roots to fork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e for early carrots, sow from mid-February to the end of March under cover or in a cold frame. For summer harvests and storage carrots, sow from early May to the end of June. Always sow directly in place, in 1 cm-deep furrows: carrots do not transplant well. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 5 cm, preferably in the evening, immediately removing the waste, whose smell attracts carrot flies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and evenly to prevent the roots from splitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest as needed. Autumn carrots can be stored throughout the winter in a sand clamp, in a cool place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow it in alternating rows with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-doignon-jaune-paille-legumes-potager-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003eonions\u003c\/a\u003e or leeks: their scents confuse one another and mislead their respective flies. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable pairings in the garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave one plant to go to seed in its second year: its large white umbels attract hoverflies in large numbers, whose larvae devour aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all umbellifers, it is a host plant for swallowtail caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts ability to retain its color when cooked makes it a visual asset: roasted, in a velouté or mashed, it keeps its spectacular color. Excellent raw, grated into a salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few roots in the ground over winter: they will go to seed in their second year. Harvest the umbels when they turn brown and close up into a bird’s-nest shape. Beware of cross-pollination with wild carrot and other varieties. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. 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Around 1850, a Belgian grower left chicory roots in his cellar; when he returned, they had produced tender white shoots. Endive does not exist in the wild—it is made by the gardener, in two stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-stage cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e one season in the vegetable garden to develop the root, followed by forcing in darkness to produce the chicon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e it arrives when the vegetable garden has almost nothing left to offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitter and crisp:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pronounced bitterness that diminishes with cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDemanding but highly rewarding to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a generous harvest as the result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, loose, moist and \u003cstrong\u003efree of stones\u003c\/strong\u003e—the root must grow straight down 20 to 25 cm. Crucially, do not add \u003cstrong\u003efresh manure or rich compost\u003c\/strong\u003e. Over-fertilized soil produces large, hollow roots that force poorly. Endive performs better in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from May to June, directly in place, 1 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart. Sowing too early causes the plants to bolt. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 10 cm apart. Water moderately: the aim is a firm root, about the size of a carrot, not abundant foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoe regularly throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting and forcing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1 — lifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e in October–November, after the first light frosts, lift the roots and cut the foliage to 2 cm above the crown, without damaging the center. Leave them to dry for a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2 — forcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e replant them closely together and vertically in a tray of sand or moist potting soil, in \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete darkness\u003c\/strong\u003e and at around 15°C (in a cellar, garage, or under an overturned bucket). The slightest light turns the leaves green and makes them very bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 3 to 5 weeks. Harvest the chicon by detaching it at the base of the root—the root can often produce a second, smaller chicon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial associations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is well suited to a bed following a legume, which will have left the soil loose without excess nitrogen. Grow it near \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/250-graines-de-chicoree-sauvage-legumes-ancien-salade-semences-paysannes\"\u003ewild chicory\u003c\/a\u003e, from which it is directly descended. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden associations\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet one plant flower in its second year: its blue flowers, like those of wild chicory, are among the most visited by solitary bees and hoverflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts long taproot loosens the soil deeply for subsequent crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in a salad with walnuts and blue cheese, braised in butter, baked with ham, or caramelized in a tatin. Tip: remove the small hard cone at the base—it is where the bitterness is concentrated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReplant an unused forced root in spring: it will produce blue flowers and then seeds during the summer. Harvest the dry flower heads. Note that it cross-pollinates with chicories and escaroles: isolate your seed plant. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vegetable you make yourself, in the heart of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866998223181,"sku":"3760335360725","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/endive-demi-hative-chicons-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787568663"},{"product_id":"150-graines-de-basilic-pourpre-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"Purple Basil Seeds (Ocimum basilicum 'Purpurascens')","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purpurascens'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple basil, black basil, \u003cem\u003edark opal\u003c\/em\u003e: its color comes from anthocyanins, the same pigments found in red cabbage. Beyond its spectacular visual effect, its aroma is slightly more spicy and clove-like than that of green basil — and it beautifully colors vinegar or oil, giving them a ruby hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark purple foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e almost black, highly decorative in the vegetable garden or in a planter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpicy aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e stronger and slightly more clove-like than common basil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e in pots or in the ground, indoors or outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost-sensitive:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual in our climate, it disappears with the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun and warmth — this is what intensifies its purple color. In the shade, it turns green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich in organic matter, moist and well-drained. Like all basil varieties, it thrives in fertile soil that does not dry out; adding compost benefits it. It dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from April to June, in pots under cover at 20 °C, or directly in the ground after the last frosts — from mid-April in the South, and preferably in May or June elsewhere. Barely cover the seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 25 cm spacing. Its dark foliage creates a superb contrast in a planter with light-colored flowers or green basil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil slightly moist by watering at the base in the morning, without wetting the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe step that makes all the difference:\u003c\/strong\u003e pinch the stems regularly just above a pair of leaves and remove flower buds as soon as they appear. This makes the plant branch out and extends the harvest by several months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the leaves as needed, starting from the top. They freeze much better than they dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all basil varieties, it is a good companion plant for tomatoes and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/60-graines-daubergine-black-beauty-legume-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eeggplants\u003c\/a\u003e, helping to divert aphids and whiteflies. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecommon basil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/150-graines-de-basilic-citron-plante-aromatique-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003elemon basil\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet one or two plants flower at the end of the season: their pink to purple flower spikes are highly visited by bees and bumblebees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts aroma diverts several pests from neighboring crops. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-repulsives-anti-moustiques-pucerons\"\u003erepellent plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalads, sauces, pizzas and pasta, like green basil, but with a much greater visual impact. Its great specialty: flavored vinegars and oils, which it tints a deep ruby color within a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, used in herbal medicine since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a few flower spikes dry completely on the plant until they turn brown, then rub them over a container. Be careful, basil varieties cross very easily: isolate your seed plant if you grow several varieties, or you risk losing the purple color. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basil that tints your vinegars ruby red.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866998944077,"sku":"3760335360183","price":3.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/basilic-pourpre-ocimum-purpurascens-brin-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787494770"},{"product_id":"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":"50-graines-de-mache-a-grosse-graines","title":"Large-Seeded Corn Salad Seeds (Valerianella locusta)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eValerianella locusta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge-seeded lamb’s lettuce, corn salad, fetticus, and field salad: this selection stands out for its larger seeds, which are easier to handle and sow evenly—a real advantage when you know how tiny ordinary lamb’s lettuce seeds are. It produces more generous rosettes while retaining the species’ legendary hardiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e noticeably easier to sow by hand, with less waste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous rosettes:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves wider than those of classic varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e tolerates frost without protection and resists diseases well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndemanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e adapts to all soil types and requires very little maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, moist, and above all \u003cstrong\u003efirm rather than worked\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is lamb’s lettuce’s great peculiarity: unlike most vegetables, it dislikes freshly dug soil and prefers ground that has remained firm after a previous crop. No amendments are needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from July to September for a winter harvest, broadcast or in rows spaced 20 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eFirm the soil\u003c\/strong\u003e after sowing—press it down firmly with the back of a rake or a board: this is the decisive step for good germination. Cover only lightly and keep moist. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater with a fine spray until germination, while late summer temperatures are still warm. After that, there is almost nothing to do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo thinning required: lamb’s lettuce is grown densely, as a carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the entire rosettes at ground level with a knife rather than pulling them up: the soil stays clean and washing is much quicker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest as needed: it keeps perfectly well in the ground all winter, even under snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSown after a summer crop on soil that has not been reworked, it makes useful use of a bed that would otherwise remain bare all winter. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/500-graines-de-mache-verte-de-cambrai-jardin-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes\"\u003eCambrai green lamb’s lettuce\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/semis-potager-automne\"\u003eautumn sowing in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense carpet covers the soil throughout winter, protecting it from leaching, erosion, and frost—a genuine service to soil life during the harshest season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf left to flower in spring, its tiny pale-blue flowers are visited by the year’s very first small pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in salads, on its own or with beetroot and walnuts. It can also be cooked like spinach or made into a velvety soup. Wash it carefully, as sand can collect in the heart of the rosettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a biennial, it produces seeds the following spring: leave a few rosettes to flower, then harvest the stems when the seeds turn brown, before they fall. Lamb’s lettuce also readily self-seeds from one year to the next. See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter lamb’s lettuce, in an easy-to-sow version.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48895863390541,"sku":"3760335360992","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/mache-valerianella-locusta-rosettes-fond-blanc-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787502341"},{"product_id":"250-graines-de-paquerette","title":"English Daisy Seeds (Bellis perennis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBellis perennis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerennial daisy, common daisy, Easter flower: its French name comes from its flowering period, which coincides with Easter, while its Latin name, \u003cem\u003eperennis\u003c\/em\u003e, reflects its remarkable longevity. It is the quintessential lawn flower, the one children use to make daisy chains, and is often pulled out even though it deserves to be left to establish itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery early flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e white flower heads with yellow centers from the end of winter, often as early as February–March, and into autumn in cool conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround-covering perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it spreads quickly through rosettes to form lovely flowering carpets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e it tolerates foot traffic and mowing, making it ideal for a flowering lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, moist, fairly rich, and well-drained. It appreciates soil that does not dry out completely in summer and tolerates somewhat heavy soils well—which is why it thrives in compacted lawns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place in spring or autumn, on the surface, as the seeds need light to germinate: do not cover them; simply press them down. Neither soaking 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. In a lawn, simply raise the mowing height and mow less frequently in spring to let it flower.\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 very early flowering makes it a valuable resource for the first pollinators emerging from overwintering, at a time when almost nothing else is in bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaving daisies in a lawn transforms a sterile space into a refuge for wild bees and hoverflies—see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/bases-permaculture\"\u003ethe basics of permaculture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flowers are edible and make a lovely addition to salads, with a slight nutty flavor. 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\u003eAs a border plant, in a flowering lawn, or in a meadow, it pairs well with other low-growing perennials.\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 dry on the plant, then rub them between your fingers over a container: the seeds are tiny. The daisy reseeds itself very generously and also spreads through its rosettes. 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 open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSales reserved for home gardeners seeking quality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50205465968973,"sku":"3760335362576","price":4.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/paquerette-touffe-rosette-fond-clair-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1787596866"},{"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":"8-graines-de-magnolia-champaca","title":"Champaca Magnolia Seeds (Magnolia champaca)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagnolia champaca\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem\u003eMichelia champaca\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampaca, champak, golden magnolia, perfume tree: considered sacred in India, its yellow-orange flowers are traditionally offered in temples and woven into women's hair. Their fragrance, one of the most sought-after in fine perfumery, is released mainly at dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly fragrant flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e yellow-orange, they release an intense, smooth fragrance used in perfumery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e large, glossy leaves make it a beautiful ornamental tree all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e it reaches 10 to 15 metres in a tropical climate, but much less when grown in a container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tropical tree, it cannot tolerate frost: in mainland France, it is grown in a pot, conservatory or heated greenhouse, with the possibility of placing it outdoors in summer. Only sheltered locations in the far south allow an attempt at growing it in the ground.\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, in a warm, humid atmosphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, humus-rich, moist and well drained, preferably acidic to neutral — it dislikes lime. A mixture of potting soil and sand works well in a pot. Maintain constant moisture without excess stagnant water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike magnolias from temperate climates, this tropical species requires \u003cstrong\u003eno cold stratification\u003c\/strong\u003e. Soak the seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water, then sow them 1 cm deep in a substrate kept moist at 25–28 °C. Its seeds quickly lose their ability to germinate: sow them as soon as you receive them. 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 with lime-free water; mist the foliage in dry conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverwinter in warmth and light, never below 12–15 °C, while 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\u003eIn its native range, its flowers are pollinated by beetles — magnolias are among the oldest flowering plants, appearing before bees, which explains this ancient form of pollination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental tree for a greenhouse or tropical garden. Its picked flowers will scent a room for a long time when placed in a bowl of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSacred in Hinduism and Buddhism, champaca is associated with the goddess Lakshmi and spiritual purity. In India, its flowers are offered in temples and used during wedding ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruits, grouped in spikes, open when ripe to release orange-red seeds. Collect them, clean off their fleshy aril and sow them immediately: they cannot be stored. 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\u003eSales reserved for home gardeners seeking quality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50205577445709,"sku":"3760335362699","price":6.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/magnolia-champaca-rameau-fleuri-fond-blanc-detoure-semisauvage-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1788277585"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/collections\/semis-ete-jeunes-plants-aromatiques-basilic-graines.webp?v=1785924286","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/en\/collections\/semis-dete\/semis-ete.oembed","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}