Pretty plantperennial, ornamental and aromatic. Also called Korean mint, blue licorice, purple hyssop, Indian mint, giant wrinkled hyssop, huo xiang or Chinese patchouli, is an aromatic herb in the mint family. It is a plant native to North America which reaches 1.20 m in height, with an aniseed smell. We use the leaves and the purple flowers in spikes (with…
NON-EDIBLE DECORATIVE SQUASH! Very beautiful , bottle green with white spots. Very plastic, it takes the shape you want it to take. These gourds are dried and painted for decoration. Sowing: April to May 15 seeds approximately< /h3>
Originally from the Rhône Valley, this medium-sized pepper is red with fairly fine fragrant and sweet flesh ideal for stuffing or in salads. It is quite resistant to drought. Sowing: February to April 30 seeds approximately</h3 >
Rare variety, known in Armenia. Very crispy, with striated ribs, length varying between 40 and 80cm and 5-10cm in diameter. Sweet flavor without bitterness. Sowing: March to May 15 seeds approximately
“Fin de Bagnol” type, old variety dating from the 19th century, originating in France. Its very fine and cordless pods can be harvested in a staggered fashion, and even late. Good taste. Can be frozen. Sowing: April to July 80 grams
Elongated, about 2 kg blue in color, orange and dense flesh most often used in soup. Very good conservation. Can also be used in decoration. Sowing: April to May 15 seeds approximately
This Basil, to which a sweet scent of thyme is added to the taste of basil, is very aromatic. It is an annual plant in our latitudes (it is perennial in the tropics). The leaves are pale green, quite small, elliptical and slightly toothed. The flowers are white. This variety tolerates drought well. Sowing: March to May 250 seeds approximately
Very productive pole variety which can be eaten like Snap Beans if the pods are picked young. Beans are white and round. eaten dry,thetheir flesh is creamy and fragrant. Sowing: April to July 80 grams
Local variety of the Centre-Val de Loire Region Bean that can be eaten fresh as an extra-fine green bean or dried. It goes well with a tagine. The small, white grain remains fragile because the very thin skin is not suitable for excessively long cooking. We participate in its preservation and reproduction by joining our efforts with those of the…
Very beautiful blue tomato, very productive and fairly disease resistant. Created by Tom Wagner, donated by the Château de la Bourdaisière. Plum type tomato, taste specific to blue tomatoes. This tomato can be stored for a long time after harvest. Sowing: March-April About 25 seeds
This variety is part of our Treasures of the Conservatory collection. Very rare variety available only at the conservatory. Very large mid-season tomato, any round, forming clusters, with an excellent taste. Sowing: March-April About 25 seeds
This variety is part of our Treasures of the Conservatory collection Very rare variety available only at the conservatory. Large red tomato, mid-season, very slightly flattened, not very sensitive to cracking , the ribs of which dip towards the peduncle. A lot of flesh moderately firm, juicy, with an excellent taste! It is constant in taste during the season.…
Very well known in the United States under the name of "Beefsteak Tomato". This purple tomato has a thick, melting and strongly flavored flesh! Sowing: March-April About 50 seeds
Uncommon variety of pepper, yet the most interesting pepper , for its excellent taste, very fruity! It is thin and elongated, approximately 6 cm in diameter and 20 cm long. It can be eaten raw or cooked. You can also make delicious stuffed peppers. It's one of the first peppers to ripen in the garden! Sowing: February to April 30<…
Tomato with beautiful round fruits with thin skin characteristic of pink tomatoes! This variety, harvested when fully ripe, remains one of the most appreciated by true gourmet tomato lovers! But she's not very productive. Its flesh is fine, fragrant, very juicy and really very refreshing. It contains few seeds. It has practically no skin. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
Old traditional variety from central France, having fruits 12 to 15 cm in diameter in the swollen part. Tender, sweet, musky, very fragrant light orange flesh. Soups, pies, flans, jams... Sowing: April to May 15 seeds approximately
Early variety, originating in England, giving medium-sized fruits of 70 to 100g, two-tone, red with yellow stripes. Productive variety very resistant to diseases. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
Early variety with a large short white stem and wide, long blond leaves, with an excellent taste. < /span> Excellent leek for the first harvests from the beginning of autumn (not very resistant to cold). The large yellow leek from Poitou is an early variety with a large bole, short and white and blond green leaves, ample and long, of…
Pretty mild pepper with very little heat. The flesh is a bright orange-red and the taste is particularly tasty. The shape of this pepper is reminiscent of a bishop's cap. Sowing: February to April 30 seeds approximately
Drought resistant. Beautiful fruits of 120-150 g, which can even reach 500 g. Smooth skin becoming very dark red to purple when ripe. Its flesh is dense, extremely soft and sweet, with few seeds. A local variety is very similar to it: La Charbonnière du Berry, extra! Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
Rustic tomato, productive, with soft, firm and juicy flesh. Fruits in clusters of 25 to 30 grams, to be eaten plain or candied. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
It is a small round cocktail tomato, purple and striped with green. The fruits are very numerous and grouped in clusters, of 6 to 8 fruits. Early variety with a very sweet flavor. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
Excellent lettuce spring, summer</span > autumn light green, heady, wavy and crisp. Variety fairly resistant to bolting. Spring sowing: late February to late April Late summer early autumn sowing: mid-July to mid-September 500 seeds approximately</h3 >
Conical carrot, with purplish skin and yellow-orange flesh. Early and very rustic, it behaves well in dry periods. Sowing: March to June for summer harvest, May to July for autumn and winter harvest, October to November for spring harvest 1500 seeds approximately Back in the catalog in 2023
NON-EDIBLE DECORATIVE VARIETY! This variety is part of our Les Trésors du Conservatoire collection. Very rare variety available only at the conservatory. It is extraordinary for its appearance, it is a very rare decorative curiosity. This variety, undoubtedly the ancestor of the tomato, provides a quantity innumerable green fruit, inedible barely larger than a pea.The yellow flowers are much larger.…
Very old variety originating in Europe, highly esteemed in Scotland and in the north of England. Its flesh is firm, sweet and very fragrant. Raw, young turnips can be eaten grated and cooked in hotpots, soups, gratins, steamed vegetables (accompanied by leeks, carrots, rutabagas and parsnips). Sowing: can be sown throughout the year. About 400 seeds Returning to the…
Magnificent and very decorative vegetable in the vegetable garden! Large veined shiny green foliage with highly developed yellow, pink, red, orange and white ribs. Eat cooked , with juice or bechamel sauce, and in a gratin. Sowing: April to May 200 seeds approximately
Very old American variety. This surprising yellow-orange beet is excellent.</span > It can be eaten raw and grated to take advantage of its nutritional richness or cooked. Its green leaves with a slightly sweet flavor, picked young, can be added to salads. Quality: ideal for late summer and autumn harvests. Nutritional value: Beets are full of mineral salts, antioxidants and…
The advantages of this variety are: excellent taste, good size and no need for a support stake. What more could you ask for? Excellent yield. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
The butternut squash, runner and late. One of the most appreciated for its delicious taste. Few seeds, nothing but buttery and tender flesh. Easy to grow! Delicious as a soup or baked with a drizzle of olive oil and chopped coriander. Sowing: April to May 15 seeds approximately
This variety is about 2.50 m high. It forms bouquets of several large yellow flowers with a dark yellow heart. Sowing: April to May 50 seeds approximately
Fall and Winter Lettuce very tight, tender and crunchy apple. Seedlings of spring: late February to late April Sowing late summer early autumn: mid-July to mid-September 500 seeds approximately
A half-long carrot with red flesh of excellent quality, heartless and not very sweet. Early for spring or summer cultivation. It keeps well. Grow in rich soil (or potting soil). Sowing: March to June for summer harvest, May to July for autumn and winter harvest, October to November for spring harvest 1500 seeds approximately
It's the most beautiful dark orange tomato there is! Fruits of 200 to 250g, juicy, fragrant and honeyed, it melts in your mouth. Round and well shaped, rich in provitamin A. Disease resistant, excellent production: ideal for market gardening. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
Early variety, recommended for spring cultivation. Half-long and straight carrot, without core. Very firm flesh with an exceptional taste. Sowing: March to June for summer harvest, May to July for autumn and winter harvest, October to November for spring harvest</ h3> about 1500 seeds
Magnificent old variety of red and shiny dry bean, rectangular in shape, appeared in stories from 1905. Late variety, the plant measures between 1m and 1.25m, it is hardly necessary to stake it. We participate in its preservation and reproduction by joining our efforts with those of the URGC (Union of Genetic Resources of the Center Region), whose purpose is…
Chicory with dandelion leaves forming a tight tuft. Very aromatic, the leaves, without the stems, are eaten when young, raw with tomatoes or boiled (traditionally with gravy). Sowing: March to July 500 seeds approximately
Rare variety, huge, delicious and crunchy. Scarole of the most appreciated. Sowing: March to July 500 seeds approximately Returning to the catalog at the end of 2022
Big Winter Salad crunchy and delicious, fleshy leaves, very light bitterness. Very good resistance to cold. Sowing: March to July 500 seeds approximately
Perennial plant native to Asia, introduced in France in the 17th century. with star-shaped white flowers. Eat raw or cooked. Very fragrant variety, whose taste resembles that of garlic, but sweeter… Sowing: in spring from March to June, or in autumn September to October 250 seeds approximately
The chocolate pepper is a very original variety of the same shape as the classic pepper. Its fruits are about 9 cm high, and are slightly ribbed. The dark red flesh and skin takes on a chocolate hue when ripe. Their thick flesh is of very good quality, excellent taste, soft and sweet. They ripen quickly. You can taste it…
Originally from Mexico, very original variety with a scent of cinnamon and cloves. It is used in sauces, desserts and herbal teas. Sowing: March to May 250 seeds approximately Returning to the catalog at the end of 2022
Amazing annual ornamental flowers with wavy, red, orange, yellow petals. Can be used as dried flowers. Melliferous. They are used in cut flowers, for the ornament of gardens and balconies, or in dried flowers. Sowing: March 500 seeds approximately
Discovered in the wild by Russian botanists in Siberia, it arrived in Europe around the Middle Ages. A very decorative variety, thanks to its pretty mauve flowers. Grows in tight clumps, thin, green hollow leaves of about 15 cm. Use in omelettes, salads and sauces. Rich in vitamin C Sowing: March - June, September - October 250 seeds approximately…
Coriander has pretty flowers in umbels composed of small white or pink flowers. Originally from southern Europe, widely used in Arab and Asian cuisine, its fresh leaves flavor salads, soups, fish, poultry and quinoa. Chopped, they pleasantly replace parsley on green beans. The organic seeds with a spicy scent flavor meats, fish, sauces and liqueurs. Sowing: from April to…
Variety that produces long yellow ears. The grains are harvested when they are tender and milky, they are eaten boiled, in pancakes, polenta cake. Sowing: April to June 50 seeds approximately
These veritable little multicolored translucent precious pearls can be eaten as popcorn or flour. Harvesting takes place when the stalks are dry, leaving room for the pleasure of discovering the shimmering colors of the ears. The wonder of a Christmas present! Corn is a very nutritious food, rich in vitamins A, B, C and E, and in mineral salts. The…
"Strawberry" corn, also known as popcorn, is corn that pops when cooked in oil. This variety gives small red spikes, in the shape of a large strawberry, very decorative. The maize is a very nutritious food, rich in vitamins A, B, C and E, and in mineral salts. The stigmata, blond hair that grows on the ears, has an undeniable…
Very early, 50 cm high, it is ideal for the garden. Dry the cobs well before use. Pop Corn straight from the garden...kids love it! It is both invigorating and calming. Sowing: April to June 50 seeds approximately
Also called blueberry, it is rarely found in gardens. Variety producing magnificent violet, pink, white or purple flowers. Plant measuring 0.80 to 1m high, radical rosette leaves. Honey flower attracting butterflies. Sowing: April to May 400 seeds approximately
Uncommon variety of pepper, yet the most interesting pepper , for its excellent taste, very fruity! It is thin and elongated, approximately 6 cm in diameter and 20 cm long. It can be eaten raw or cooked. You can also make delicious stuffed peppers. It's one of the first peppers to ripen in the garden! Sowing: February to April 30<…
Local variety from the Centre-Val de Loire region This local variety from the Orléans region hardy and vigorous has many leaves arranged in a rosette around a full, curly heart that bleaches easily. < span style="font-weight: 400;">Raw, in salads, its slight bitterness makes it possible, for example, to spice up more bland salads. It can also be eaten steamed or…
This squash is an annual climbing plant that can reach up to 5 m in height. Its fruits are pale green in color, fleshy like a pepper. You can eat them raw, its taste is similar to that of cucumber with a note of fresh beans. Excellent smooth and sweet flavor when pan-fried with onions, cooked like peppers, or stuffed.…
The design of the petals and the heart are of a complexity and a refinement that command admiration! Annual variety giving flowers of various colors where blue dominates. It can also decorate your home (fresh or in a dried bouquet). It measures 60 cm. Sowing: March to May 1000 seeds approximately
Summer and autumn Roman with narrow, pointed leaves, green and red at the heart,a curiosity! < p class="western">The leaves are cut as needed. Spring sowing: late February to late April Late summer early autumn sowing: mid-July to mid-September Approximately 500 seeds
Originally from Asia Minor, Dill was already consumed by the Egyptians 5000 years ago, as well as by the Romans for its benefits on vitality. It produces many more aromatic leaves than the ordinary variety. Flavor fish dishes and canned pickles etc. Organic seeds are used in infusion, liqueurs and jams. Sowing: April – May Approximately 200 seeds
Old variety of carrot, also called Carotte Jaune Obtuse du Doubs, already present in catalogs circa 1850. It is a popular variety for its long fleshy roots yellow and sweet. In the past it was used as fodder. Sowing: March to June 1500 seeds approximately
Small round flowers about 3-5 cm in diameter, yellow-green in color. Eat young in salads or to flavor dishes and decorate dishes. Sowing: April to May 400 seeds approximately
Early and robust variety. Very productive (8 to 10 fruits/plant). Old variety originating from France, cultivated since the 19th century. Purple and glossy elongated fruits. It ripens well in regions where the summer is not very hot. Sowing: March to April 50 seeds approximately
Long and thin mini aubergines, of Italian origin, growing in clusters. Sweet flavor. Ideal for container growing. Excellent pan-fried, cut in 2 lengthwise. Sowing: March to April 50 seeds approximately</ span>
This old variety leek is the biggest of the leeks! At the same time very early and above all huge, it is ideal for a large yield from late summer to early autumn . It may be followed by Leek Saint-Victor. Leek is known for its many digestive, antiseptic, etc. properties. It is rich in vitamins, copper, iron, phosphorus. It…
Magnificent medium-sized variety, whose intense emerald green flesh is exceptional, juicy, fine, sweet and very fruity! Mid-season variety, fruits from 100 to 150 g, easy to grow. The fruits are picked around mid-August, when a pattern of onion skin appears on the fruit. At this time the fruit is tender to hand, an indication of maturity. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds…
This variety remains, in terms of taste, one of the best! Ultra fine pods, to be picked young. Sowing: April to July 80 grams Back in the catalog at the end of 2022
This variety thrives in all regions of France. The bulbs of this fennel are tender, sweet and very fragrant. This fennel very quickly produces thick and very aromatic roots. They can be eaten cooked au jus, steamed or au gratin. Sowing: April to August 250 seeds approximately< /h3>
Natural vitamin C all year round, thanks to this watercress which is grown in tubs, pots, in potting soil, all year round. Its growth is extremely fast and its taste strongly flavored. Excellent for health. Can be used like parsley, or in a watercress velouté. Sowing: March to October 500 seeds approximately
Pretty annual aromatic plant with blue flowers, also called lemon balm from Moldova. Its aniseed flavor flavors dishes. It is also drunk as an infusion for its digestive, antioxidant and immunostimulant properties. Sowing: April to June 200 seeds approximately
Also called Gardener's delight, this tomato has a huge yield. It is an early variety, vigorous productive which produces beautiful clusters of fruit without stopping until the first frosts. Also called Gardener's Delight or Gardener's Wonder, it has small fruits weighing 20 to 30 g, with firm flesh, bursting with a sweet and tangy juice. It is one of the…
This sunflower can easily reach 4.50 m in height. It requires rich, well-worked soil to thrive. It produces a large amount of seed that birds, game and the barnyard love. Sowing: April to May 50 seeds approximately
Small squash that looks like a golden apple to be harvested when the shell is still green. Excellent au gratin in the oven or with mushrooms. Sowing: April to May 15 seeds approximately
Very easy to grow and fast growing. Its crunchy and fleshy leaves are very rich in vitamin C. It can be mixed with salads and in tabbouleh with quinoa. Sowing: but in August 300 seeds approximately
This variety is part of our Les Trésors du Conservatoire collection. Very rare variety available only at the conservatory. Very large mid-season tomato, with slightly flattened fruits, magnificent, very rare variety. The flesh is juicy, soft, sweet, with an excellent taste, constant throughout the season. Sowing: March-April 25 seeds approximately
Highly fragrant aromatic plant, used as a condiment in soups, sauces, vegetable juices and omelettes. It grows like celery, but regrows on its own in the spring. Sowing: February to May 500 seeds about
The Green Grape or Raisin Vert tomato is a mid-season variety, produces numerous clusters of small green fruits (20g),with juicy, sweet and very fragrant flesh. For aperitif and cocktails. This variety is particularly resistant to downy mildew. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately Returning to the catalog at the end of 2022
This variety originates from the United States. It is a magnificent mid-season variety with green fruits streaked with yellow. The emerald green flesh is dense, juicy and slightly tart. Excellent in salads, canned or candied. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
An old variety of spring, summer and autumn batavia, with dark green leaves, edged with red, blistered, thin and crisp. Good resistance to cold. Spring sowing: late February to late April Late summer early autumn sowing: mid-July to mid-September< /h3> about 500 seeds
A very old variety originating in England, this turnip which is not a turnip is making a comeback on the markets after having disappeared for 2 centuries. This large, fleshy white root is 3 times larger than a carrot. Its taste is sweet and aromatic. It goes admirably well with other vegetables, in soups or in a stew, to…
Early and productive. Fruits from 150 to 200 gr. Its skin is thin and its flesh is firm, juicy and of excellent flavor. We recommend it in a salad with sauce or juice. Rdisease resistant. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
The pepper from the Andes! Very hardy and early. Fruits from 80 to 150 gr. Considered one of the best. Discovered in Peru and imported to France by an agricultural engineer, specialist in tropical agriculture, in the 1950s. Pepper-shaped, bright red, it contains few seeds, it is almost only flesh . Without acidity, very digestible and fragrant. Sowing: March-April 50…
Also known as New Zealand spinach, Its leaves are crunchy with a slightly iodized taste and a hint of bitterness. This hardy spinach tolerates heat of summer without bolting. IT IS A VEGETABLE FULL OF NUTRITIONAL VIRTUES! Rich in vitamin B1, B2, C, and mineral salts, it will give you tone. Rich in water and fiber, it facilitates intestinal transit.…
This variety is part of our Treasures of the Conservatory collection. This beautiful medium-sized pumpkin, brought from Budapest in 1983 by Philippe Desbrosses, founder of the Conservatory, its real name “Nagydobosy sütökok“, is a runner squash that gives 2 to 4 fruits/plant, 20 to 35 cm in diameter, 4 to 8 kg , all blue! Very thick and dense…
Batavia lettuce forms a compact apple with green, tender and very crunchy leaves. Its very serrated leaves are very recognizable. They are sown in spring because they are sensitive to heat. Sowing: April to May 500 seeds approximately
This variety is part of our Les Trésors du Conservatoire collection. Very rare variety available only at the Conservatoire. Small striped green aubergine with purplish pink. The leaves are fluffy and prickly. It does not tolerate drought and full sun in greenhouses. Sowing: March to April 50 seeds approximately
NON-EDIBLE DECORATIVE SQUASHES! Runner plants . Mixture of multicolored small fruits, of various shapes, warty or smooth, for decoration. Bring joy to the windowsills come fall! Good quality "organic" varieties can be kept this way all winter. Sowing: April to May Approximately 15 seeds
This variety is part of our Treasures of the Conservatory collection. Very rare variety available only at the conservatory. 15cm long red pepper very hot! It is eaten green in North India. Sowing: February to April 30 seeds approximately
Its leaves are wider than those of common parsley and its stems can reach 60 cm in height. Originally from southern Europe, it was cultivated by the Romans for its medicinal properties. Very rich in vitamins, it must be present in your garden all year round. It freezes very well. Very fragrant variety, with strong development. Sowing: March to…
Rustic, early, vigorous and productive variety. Its 150 to 250 g fruits, very slightly ribbed, have a fine, juicy and tasty flesh. They are delicious in salads. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
A curiosity! Oval cucumber 7 cm long with emerald flesh, juicy, fine, sweet and without bitterness, banana aftertaste. Eat raw in a fruit salad or cooked with fish and lime juice. To trellis against a wall or in a greenhouse. Ripe at the end of August, beginning of September. Excellent storage at room temperature. Sowing: March to May 15 seeds…
Local variety from the Centre-Val de Loire Region Really early tomato, with a short cycle, which gives a lot at the start of the season. It is a medium-sized tomato, slightly flattened, ribbed around the peduncle, with firm skin, good conservation. We participate in its preservation and reproduction by uniting our efforts to those of the URGC (Union of…
Basil with very fragrant small green leaves! Basil is essential chiseled on sliced raw tomatoes, with a little fleur de sel and a drizzle of olive oil, or in the pistou soup! Sowing: March to May Approximately 250 seeds Back in the catalog at the end of 2022</ span>
Known as sweet rosette, winter lettuce with tender rosettes, it grows naturally in fields. Large-seeded corn salad is a variety with melting leaves, which resists well to the cold. Rich in vitamins, iron, magnesium, phosphorus…. Sowing: July to October 500 seeds approximately</ h3>
Winter leek, related to the famous "Bleu de Solaise" very resistant to cold. The boles are large and fairly short and the foliage is purplish green. Sowing: March to the end of May (stagger your sowing to harvest more in winter) 500 seeds approximately
Added to the taste of basil a sweet lemon scent. It goes perfectly with white meat, rabbit, fish, pasta and also desserts. Excellent and fresh in drinks. It naturally repels mosquitoes. Sowing: March to May Approximately 250 seeds
A hardy, spring, summer and fall variety with high disease resistance. Its serrated green leaves of red are crunchy and tasty. Spring sowing: late February to late April Late summer early autumn sowing: mid-July to mid-September</h3 > 500 seeds approximately Returning to the catalog at the end of 2022
An "extra" quality chicory from Charentes, autumn and winter. Never sick, always vigorous and tasty. Very rich in mineral salts. Spring sowing: late February to late April Late summer early autumn sowing: mid-July to mid-September 500 seeds approximately</h3 >
Summer, Fall and Winter Lettuce very tender blonde who apples very well and does not rise easily to seed. This rare variety arrived in France at the beginning of the 20th century. Seedlings of spring: late February to late April Sowing late summer early autumn: mid-July to mid-September 500 seeds approximately
An old variety of bell pepper, originating from the Basque Country, green becoming red when ripe, its skin is very thin. It has an excellent flavor in salads or cooked, it lends itself well to canning. The sweet long pepper from the landes is an integral part of the traditional piperade recipe (as well as the Espelette pepper). Measuring 15…
Lovage, also called mountain ache or perpetual celery, is a hardy and perennial plant native to southern Europe. We speak of a hardy plant when they have the ability to adapt to all soils, are resistant to drought and extreme cold, lovage resists down to -30°C. Especially as an aromatic plant, it is the ancestor of all the celery we…
Variety originating from the Astarac region in the Gers, producing many white ears. It is used in polenta or for animal feed. Sowing: April to June 50 seeds approximately
Maize from an ancient population, semi-early, arrived in France in the 16th century, in the Basque Country, with red to red grains. High nutritional qualities. Used to feed livestock, make flour, polenta and patties. Sowing: April to June 50 seeds approximately
Also called Calendula, it is an edible, medicinal and repellent annual plant that measures 50 cm in height. Its flowers are bright orange. Sowing: April to May and September 100 seeds approximately
Very old variety dating from the 1880s, which was grown by market gardeners because it was very productive. The fruit is large, round, slightly flattened, with smooth, red skin and pink flesh. It is tasty and contains few seeds. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
Traditional flat and ribbed variety, quite early, vigorous and productive. Its 150 to 250 g fruits have firm, sweet and fragrant flesh with a typical taste. To be cooked in a salad, stuffed, in a gratin or in a sauce. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
Juicy and strongly scented melon. Easy to grow in the field, without pruning, it produces beautiful fruits.< /p> The fairly short vegetative cycle allows it to be grown north of the Loire. Sowing: March to May or end of May in full soil about 15 seeds
This variety is part of our Treasures of the Conservatory collection. Very rare variety available only at the conservatory. Small to large, late-ripening red tomato, elongated, slightly heart-shaped, insensitive to cracking. Dense and very juicy flesh, sweet, low acid, lots of flavor, well suited to cooking, stuffed or in sauce and coulis. Sowing: March-April About 25 seeds
Pink to purple onion with a slightly flattened shape, mild taste, not spicy. This variety has been saved by a family in the Menton region for 3 generations. Sowing: February to April 200 seeds approximately
Excellent resistance to drought. Very high yield, medium-sized fruits from 15 to 20 gr. Produces fruits until the end of the good season, without loss of taste and without damage. The fruits are very round, bright red, juicy, with an exquisite taste, soft, non-acidic. Very sweet tomato. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
A large cape gooseberry that looks like a purple tomato with blue highlights, wrapped in a pretty silk bag. Very distinctive strong taste. It is eaten cooked in a coriander ratatouille, in Chili con carne, or Mexican Salsa verde. Sowing: February to April 50 seeds approximately
The largest of the physalis! It has a strong, very characteristic taste. It is eaten cooked with, for example, zucchini, eggplant, tomato, thyme and bay leaf, or in jam . Sowing: February to April 50 seeds approximately
Magnificent in dry bouquets, its flowers are white and purple. Its fruits form small pearly pellets that are reminiscent of a coin. Biennial, it nevertheless reseeds itself spontaneously. Rustic plant resistant to frost down to -10°C. It measures 60 to 80 cm. Sowing: May to September 100 seeds approximately Back to the catalog in 2023
Runner squash, producing 2 to 6 fruits/foot, 20 cm in diameter and approx. 12 cm high, average weight: 1 kg to 1.5 kg. Soft buttery flesh like an avocado, excellent for making veloutés. Sowing: April to May About 15 seeds
Very pretty flowers with bright colors, decorative and edible. Sun exposure. Easy to grow! It can be left to run or trellised and grown in pots. Nasturtiums cover the places to hide very well and act as a repellent of parasitic insects, its smell helps to keep aphids away from your vegetables. < p class="western">They are edible, can be…
Large mid-season tomato, pear-shaped pink with sometimes green collar. Silky flavor and melting dense flesh and thin skin. To be eaten in a salad or in a sauce. Very productive. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
Runner over 60cm and late. Fruits from 10 to 18cm in diameter and 1m long, from 3 to 10 kg. Light orange firm flesh, sweet, musky with excellent taste. Can be used grated raw or cooked: gratin, tart, soufflé, mashed potatoes, ratatouille. Excellent conservation up to 1 year. Sowing: April to May 15 seeds approximately
Pretty round zucchini, early, very productive and not runny. Fine, tender and melting flesh. Eaten in ratatouille, stuffed or au gratin. Sowing: April to June, until mid-July in the south 15 seeds approximately
An old variety from the south of France. Very runner with long stems, 2 to 5 ribbed fruits per foot, 25 to 50 cm in diameter, 16 to 30 cm high. Adopt this excellent and slightly sweet butternut squash for your soups, desserts and jams. Sowing: April to May 15 seeds approximately
It is a small tomato with fruits of about 50 g, productive, with clusters. It is a small tomato with a thin skin, its flesh is juicy, fruity, soft and sweet. It's the best of the orange tomatoes. Taste it plain, and also excellent in jam. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
Local variety of the Centre-Val de Loire Region Unique local variety! Pretty elongated medium-sized radish, available in two colors, carmine and dark purple, ours is carmine. We participate in its preservation and reproduction by joining our efforts with those of the URGC (Union of Genetic Resources of the Center Region), whose purpose is to save vegetable varieties and animal…
Local variety of the Centre-Val de Loire region Very rare variety. Short foot. Very ample leaves, numerous, of a very dark green, with large and wide blisters. The outer leaves spread out completely on the ground. Round head, rather small compared to the dimensions of the plant, loosely packed and often incompletely formed. We let's participate in its preservation and…
English variety resulting from an improving selection made from the semi-long parsnip from Guernsey. Variety with long roots that can reach 30 cm in length, with tender flesh. Sowing: March to June, then end of September in mild climates. 400 seeds approximately
Very old variety from France. Spring and summer lettuce. Large apple with thick, crisp leaves with a typical taste, excellent. Long to go to seed. Spring sowing: end of February to end of April End sowing summer beginning of autumn: mid-July to mid-September 500 seeds approximately
Very pretty little ribbed squash, the size of a grapefruit, ivory speckled with dark green, about 500 g. Its very fragrant pulp turns out beautifully, baked whole and can be used in the base of a pie (reminiscent of marzipan). Sowing: April to May Approximately 15 seeds Returning to the catalog in early 2023
Local variety of the Centre-Val de Loire Region Large spring and summer lettuce. Variety with tender leaves ranging from green to brown with red highlights. Nice tight apple. Very good resistance to bolting and high temperatures. Really excellent! We participate in its preservation and reproduction by uniting our efforts with those of the URGC (Union of Genetic Resources of the…
“Inca plum” or “Cape gooseberry”, are the other names given to Peruvian cockroach. It is a physalis that produces abundant fruit, tasty, both sweet and tart. It is eaten raw or cooked in jams. Grows like a tomato. Sowing: February to April
This variety is part of our Treasures of the Conservatory collection. Very rare variety available only at the conservatory. Tomato found from a 1990 donation. Rare variety. Pretty pink tomato with a perfect round shape. Medium sized. Very insensitive to diseases and cracking. The skin is smooth, the flesh is soft and very fragrant. Sowing: March-April 25 seeds approximately
Variety of large Pink Heart tomatoes, bearing fruits of 300 to 400 gr, with dense flesh, juicy, sweet, without acidity and very fragrant. Late variety. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
Variety always appreciated for its romanticism, with a large number of monochrome flowers, variegated with bright and pastel colours. Biennial. These can reach 40 cm. Sowing: April to August 500 seeds approximately
Shaped like a rugby ball, runner, producing 2 to 4 fruits/foot, 20 to 30 cm in diameter, 30 to 50 cm long, 5 to 12 kg. Blue skin, yellow-orange flesh, thick, fine-grained, sweet, not very sweet. For gratin, soups, purées, bread. Very good preservation. Sowing: April to May 15 seeds approximately
Shaped like a rugby ball, runner, producing 3 to 5 fruits/foot, 15 to 25 cm in diameter, 20 to 30 cm long, 2 to 5 kg. Orange skin, dark orange flesh, thick, fine-grained, sweet, not very sweet. For gratin, soups, purées, bread. Very good conservation. Sowing: April to May 15 seeds approximately
Both edible and decorative. Beautiful striated fruit with a spectacular shape! Runner variety giving 4 to 6 fruits per foot, 12 to 15 cm in diameter and 10 cm high, weighing from 1 to 5 kg. Its thick, firm orange flesh, sweet and slightly mealy is of good quality. It is used in soup, mashed potatoes, soufflé as well…
Hard to find! Very rare on the markets and yet so interesting! The same size as the classic green basil, its stems and leaves are a dark brownish purple. Sweet and slightly peppery fragrance. Very pretty and delicious on a dish of tomatoes. Sowing: March to May</ h3> 250 seeds
Ancestral mid- to late-season variety, producing flattened, tormented, very ribbed fruits, dark red to purple in color. Juicy with an intense taste. A one-of-a-kind tomato! Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
Local variety of the Centre-Val de Loire Region This very old variety originating from Touraine is little known to the general public, because it is not found in stores. < span style="font-weight: 400;">It is a biennial plant, beautiful, vigorous with large purplish ribs full, tender, very broad and very fleshy. Its leaves are semi-spreading, wide and dark green. The ribs…
Perennial offering beautiful solitary purple-pink flowers with a copper-brown heart. The flowers are carried by green stems tinged with red. Height: 80cm. Cut flowers for making beautiful bouquets. Honey plant that makes butterflies happy. Medicinal used against colds and flu. Sowing: March to April 200 seeds approximately
Productive variety and easy to pick. Sthe pods are long, stringless, and dark purple in color. This bean is tender and buttery. After cooking, the pods are green. This variety does well in cool climates and a slightly shady exposure. Can be grown in a 40 cm deep pot. Sowing: April to July < div class="woocommerce-product-details__short-description"> about 80 grams Returning…
Elongated purple winter radish with very sweet white flesh. Water well to prevent it from becoming pungent. Prevent the radishes from getting too big. Young leaves are also eaten. Sowing: June to August 400 seeds approximately
People love it! Late variety, fruits from 300 to 400 gr, with dense, juicy, sweet flesh, without acidity and very fragrant. To be eaten in a salad, puree or confit. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
Very old variety which came to us from Germany in 1879. Its dark red flesh is magnificent and its taste is excellent. It can be eaten grated and raw to take advantage of its nutritional richness. Its green leaves with red veins, picked young, can be added to salads, Quality: early, ideal for harvests of summer. Difficult to bolt. Nutritional…
Very close to the wild type, this mid-season species close to the cultivated tomato, produces very many small round red fruits in clusters bearing many fruits of 1.5 to 2 grams. These micro-tomatoes are firm with a tangy and fragrant flavor. Tomatoes to eat in a salted croque, as a garnish or to put in jars. Tomato very resistant to…
Red kale is an old, unheaded cabbage from Russia. The red color often indicates varieties that grow in cold regions. Purple-red in color, this variety has one curly leaf per stem. This forgotten vegetable in France, except in the east, has come back very fashionable these last years. It is an exceptional source of elements beneficial to health: it promotes…
Very early old variety, excellent winter hardiness but flowers quickly in spring. Beautiful tight fleshy dark green, brown and light green apples at the core. Tasty and crunchy leaves. Spring sowing: late February to late April Late summer early autumn sowing: mid-July to mid-September 500 seeds approximately</h3 >
Easy to grow, harvests faster than spinach, and very decorative in the vegetable patch. it reseeds itself on its own... This medieval vegetable, ancestor of spinach, is grown and eaten like spinach, except that the orroche can reach 2 meters in height and is harvested quickly. flash ! About 6 weeks after sowing. Sowing: March to September 500 seeds approximately
Rhubarb leaves are poisonous and should be removed at the base of the leaves. It's a perennial!< /strong> Very voluminous and decorative. Very easy to grow. Its cooked petioles are used in jams. Purifying, tonic and vermifuge properties. Sowing: March-April or at the end of summer - September 50 seeds approximately
Productive and resistant. Old rustic variety, a little earlier than the long-fruited variety. Round and shiny fruits the size of a dark purple grapefruit. Ideal for making moussakas or stuffed dishes. Sowing: March to April 50 seeds approximately
Mid-season variety, beautiful fruits from 120 to 250 g. It is large, round with smooth skin, very slightly ribbed, whose color becomes chocolate and sometimes black when ripe. Dense flesh with a real taste of butter as it is soft, full, fleshy, not very juicy and without acidity. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
Russian Persimmon Tomato is a variety originating from Ukraine with pretty orange fruits, resembling persimmons, slightly flattened, weighing 120 to 250g. Its flesh is juicy, and its flavor sweet. Good raw or cooked. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
This old variety is used in stews, hotpot, stews, soups to which it gives a lot of flavor, or simply steamed.< /p> It beautifully complements the taste of carrots, parsnips and turnips. Swede is a biennial plant frost resistant and if protected by a good ground cover, it can resist snow. Easy to grow. Sowing: May to July 200…
Local variety from the Centre-Val de Loire Region Rustic variety from Sologne, with a round, smooth root and light yellow skin. Excellent yield and very good conservation. We participate in its preservation and reproduction by uniting our efforts with those of the URGC (Union of Genetic Resources of the Center Region), whose object is the rescue of vegetable varieties and…
Very old variety. Voluminous apple with large golden-green leaves slightly tinged with red. Leaves cut (up to 3 times) regrow.</ p> Tender and excellent flavor. Spring sowing: end of February to end of April Summer sowing: April to May, it is then necessary prefer direct sowing in the ground, at the risk of seeing them rise very quickly Sowing at…
Mid-season variety with very beautiful, fairly large fruits, 150 to 250 g, intense yellow, with juicy, soft, sweet and tangy flesh (just the right amount!) , very fragrant, very easy to grow. It is obviously one of the best yellow tomatoes that exists! Sowing: March-April about 50 seeds
Bulky, flattened and very tight head. Fairly high foot. Delicate and tender leaves. The best variety for fall, for its ease of cultivation and taste quality. Cold resistant. Sowing: March to August About 80 seeds
This squash was once used to make the famous “angel hair” jam which was so famous in Paris. Its flesh is white like coconut. Easy to grow. A well-fed plant can produce up to 100 kg of fruit. Sowing: April to May 15 seeds approximately
Very rich in vitamin C like parsley. Sow in the shade in cool soil, from April. Make another sowing at the beginning of October to have it all winter long. Sowing: March to October 500 seeds approximately
This variety is part of our Les Trésors du Conservatoire collection Very rare variety available only at the conservatory. Rare old Norman variety, a strain from the Pays of Auge. Delicious peas without parchment and fondant: best second season mangetout variety. Smooth, round corn yellow grain. Cycle of 130 days. Sowing: October or February-March 80 grams
This small seeded, fast growing variety is ideal for fall and winter production.</ strong> Its taste is pleasant and sweet. Sowing: July to October 500 seeds about
Oval yellow squash weighing about 1 kg. Cook it in a pressure cooker for 40 minutes. Then, we cut it in half and we discover a mass of filaments like spaghetti, which we remove with a spoon and drain. To be eaten with the same sauce as for spaghetti! Sowing: April to May 15 seeds approximately
Both vegetable and fruit, the leaves are eaten like those of spinach. After flowering appear small red and juicy fruits whose taste is reminiscent of remontant strawberries, to be eaten raw or in jam. Sowing: March to April or August to September (in sunny position) 200 seeds approximately
Young edible It is a runner. Curious squash very different from other varieties. Produces ovoid fruits which are dried. The result is a kind of slightly abrasive sponge that can be used like a horsehair glove. Sowing: April to May 15 seeds approximately
Miner sweet corn, also called sweet corn, is corn that can be eaten raw or cooked. Maize is a very nutritious food, rich in vitamins A, B, C and E, and in mineral salts. The stigmata, blond hair that grows on the ears, has an undeniable diuretic action that you can use in the form of an infusion.< /span> Sowing:…
Rare variety, supposedly extinct, ovoid cantaloupe type with firm orange flesh, sweet and fragrant. Old variety imported in the 17th century in the Pays d'Auge grown on the hills of Honlfeur for export to England and Paris. This melon is quite embroidered with thick skin, it keeps well after harvest and can weigh up to 15kg! Sowing: March to May…
real cassoulet purist will not be able to bear having any other bean on his plate than the big white "Tarbais"! Fine, unctuous, shell-free, melting, fragrant and delicate are the words that naturally come to mind when tasting a real "Tarbais". We offer you, in limited quantities, this much sought-after variety. We have been playing it at the conservatory for…
Cultivated for 4000 years in India, this plant was widely consumed, long before rice became the staple food. Ornamental plant with varnished black and bluish-gray seeds. Naturally pierced to make jewelry. *Plant also fodder and used by the Chinese pharmacopoeia. This great "grassroots herb" was once cultivated in monasteries to make prayer necklaces to gin. Today, you can slide it…
Medium orange tomato very productive throughout the season. Fairly sweet tomato that lends itself well to a coulis or sauce where the flavor is enhanced. Very early variety, vigorous and quite resistant to environmental hazards. Adapted to the harsh mountain climate. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
This mid-season yellow tomato, obtained in 1984, like the Green Zébra, by the "magician" Tom Wagner, is very popular. It looks like a small banana about 10 cm long. The fruits of this productive variety grow over a long period. It is not very juicy and contains few seeds. It is interesting to cut it lengthwise and place slices on…
Large, round, flattened fruit, dark red, shaded near the peduncle, weighing 200 to 400 gr. Its purple flesh is fleshy and juicy. Very good flavor. Sowing: March-April 50 seeds approximately
