History of vegetables: chicory
“For me, the pretty flowers of chicory – the ones that adorn meadows and roadsides from July onwards! — are forever linked to renowned jazz pianist, Chick Korea. »
The Nordic selection
It brings together 10 varieties which have demonstrated their inestimable value for gardeners in these northern regions!
Take advantage of our selections which include seeds chosen by our team!
“For me, the pretty flowers of chicory – the ones that adorn meadows and roadsides from July onwards! — are forever linked to renowned jazz pianist, Chick Korea. »
Discovering new flavors is always a pleasure. When these flavors come back to us year after year, with no other investment than a little of our time, this pleasure is increased tenfold.
Cultivated garlic or common garlic is a herbaceous vegetable plant that develops from an edible perennial bulb.
To satisfy their nutrient needs, natives of all countries experimented with the fruits of trees, but also their leaves, flowers and any parts of plants that seemed worthy of interest.
This pumpkin that we love so much does not meet the common characteristics of its type.
The pinnacle of the tomato, extraordinary, good for everything, François Brouillard of the Jardins Sauvages of Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan is full of praise for this tomato. None of the varieties among the hundred he has cultivated since the 1980s rival this marvel!
The warriors of Antiquity believed in it: they consumed quantities of this vegetable to increase their power and vivacity, essential qualities to achieve victory on the battlefield!
Despite a chaotic journey, rutabaga is making a strong comeback in vegetable gardens and on the tables of great chefs!
Retracing the path traveled by vegetable varieties cultivated over the past centuries is no easy task. Few writings survive on ancient varieties, because they were transmitted from one generation to another within the same community.
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