String beans
Description : Mangetout beans are climbing varieties that produce tender, tasty pods. They require a support to climb and can reach heights of 2 to 3 metres. Ideal for gardeners wanting to maximise the use of vertical space. Sowing: in the ground, in pots Sowing advice: Sowing period (under cover): April Sowing period (outdoors): May, […]
Beans
Description: Broad beans are hardy legumes that produce large pods containing large seeds that are rich in protein and fibre. They are easy to grow and ideal for temperate climates such as Brittany. Sowing: in the ground, in rows Sowing advice : Sowing period (autumn): October, November Sowing period (spring) : February, March Harvest period: […]
Giant red and orange sunflowers
Description: Giant red and orange sunflowers are spectacular plants with brightly coloured flowers reaching impressive heights of up to 3 metres. They are not only decorative but also useful for attracting pollinators and producing edible seeds. Sowing: in the ground, in pots Sowing advice : Sowing period (under cover): April Sowing period (outdoors): May, June […]
Butternut
Description: Butternut squash is a popular variety of winter squash, characterised by its elongated shape and beige to orange skin. It is appreciated for its sweet, velvety flesh, ideal for a multitude of culinary preparations. Sowing: in the garden, in pots Sowing advice : Sowing period (under cover): April Sowing period (outdoors): May, June Harvest […]
Potimarron
Description: The pumpkin is a variety of winter squash recognisable by its round shape and orange-red colour. Its flesh is soft and sweet, with a velvety texture, much appreciated in cooking. Sowing: in the garden, in pots Sowing advice : Sowing period (under cover): April Sowing period (outdoors): May, June Harvest period: September, October, November […]
Aneth
Description: Dill is an annual herbaceous plant with fine foliage and yellow flowers grouped in umbels. It is widely grown for its aromatic leaves and seeds, which are used in cooking and traditional medicine. Sowing: in the garden Sowing advice : Sowing period: April to June Harvesting: June to September (leaves), September to October (seeds) […]
Lettuce
Description: Lettuce is an annual plant with green or red leaves, widely grown for its crisp, tender leaves, eaten raw in salads or used as a garnish. Sowing: in the garden, in pots Sowing advice : Sowing period (under cover): March, April Sowing period (outdoors): April to June Harvesting period: May to September, depending on […]
Charentais melon
Description : The Charentais melon is a variety of melon much appreciated for its sweet, fragrant flesh and delicate flavour. Its distinctive feature is its rough, ribbed skin, which is light green to orange-yellow when ripe. Sow outdoors or in pots Sowing advice : Sowing period (under cover): April Sowing period (outdoors): May, June Harvesting […]
Purple poppy
Description: The mauve poppy, also known by its scientific name Papaver somniferum, is an annual plant prized for its large mauve to purple flowers and decorative seed capsules. It is grown both for its ornamental qualities and for its oil seeds, which are used in cooking and medicine. Sowing: in the garden Sowing advice : […]
Damask Nigella
Description : Damascus nigella, or Nigella damascena, is an annual plant native to Southern Europe and the Orient. It is prized for its delicate flowers and decorative seeds, which are used in cooking and traditional medicine. Sowing: in the garden Sowing advice : Sowing period: March to May Flowering period: June to August Growing: in […]
Glycine
Common name: Violet Glycine Latin name: Wisteria sinensis / Wisteria floribunda (purple-flowered variety) Format: Home garden seed sachet Presentation Wisteria is a legendary climbing plant, appreciated for its hanging flower clusters. This pack contains seeds selected to produce beautiful wisteria with deep purple flowers, ideal for covering pergolas, walls and arbours. This variety is chosen […]
True Gold” yellow sweetcorn
Description: This variety produces spikes about 20 cm long with yellow seeds on 2 m high plants. They are high in zeaxanthin, one of the main protective pigments for the eyes. Sowing: in the ground, in rows, broadcast, in pots Sowing advice : Sowing period (under cover): April Sowing period (outdoors): May, June Harvest period: […]
Lupin
Description :Lupins are perennial or annual plants belonging to the genus Lupinus. They are prized for their spikes of colourful flowers, which add height and texture to gardens. As well as their beauty, lupins enrich the soil with nitrogen thanks to their symbiotic root nodules. Sowing: in the ground, in pots Sowing advice : Sowing […]
Courgette
Description :Courgette, or Cucurbita pepo, is an annual plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is grown for its elongated green or yellow fruits, harvested young before they are fully ripe. Highly productive, courgettes are appreciated for their mild flavour and versatility in cooking. Sowing: in the garden, in pots Sowing advice: Sowing period (under cover): […]
Tomatoes “Mix Soleil & Gourmandise” tomatoes
Latin name: Solanum lycopersicumBotanical family: Solanaceae Description This blend brings together several varieties of tomato in warm colours: bright red, sunny yellow, sweet orange and tiger red. Each plant produces an abundance of fruit in a variety of shapes and sizes, from the small cocktail to the fleshy tomato. Their mild, sweet or slightly tart […]
Rhubarb
Latin name: Rheum rhabarbarumBotanical family: Polygonaceae Description Rhubarb is a hardy perennial with large green leaves and fleshy stalks, often red or green, which are much appreciated in cooking for their tangy flavour. Its stalks are harvested in spring and early summer. Growing tips Rhubarb prefers deep, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It thrives […]
Pumpkin
Giant pumpkin Latin name: Cucurbita maximaBotanical family: Cucurbitaceae Description The giant pumpkin is an annual plant producing very large fruit that can exceed 50 kg. Its broad leaves and creeping stems make it a spectacular plant, ideal for competitions or autumn decorations. Its dense, sweet flesh is also highly prized in cooking. Growing tips The […]
Tomato Marmande
Description: The Marmande tomato is an ancient variety of tomato, appreciated for its fleshy, slightly flattened, bright red fruits. This variety is known for its rich, sweet flavour, ideal for salads, sauces and cooking. Sowing: in pots, in the ground Sowing advice : Sowing period (under cover): March, April Transplanting period (outdoors): May, after the […]
