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2010

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Dear farmers and gardeners,

Thank you for your support, this is now our fifth year with the seed catalog,. We have some new items and some have disappeared mostly because of availability. It has been very interesting to try some seeds from different parts of the country :New Foundland, Nova Scotia and Ontario. I hope that eventually we will be able to share seeds from many farms in Canada.
Most of our seeds still come from Turtle Tree Seed and are biodynamically grown and certified Demeter. Some of them are not certified even though their growing method are usually similar, some of the seeds are only certified organic. Those seeds will be identified by those symbols:
NC-not certified
OG-organic certified only
For the seeds grown in Canada we have identified the places where they have been grown with initials:
AH : L’Armoire aux Herbes, certified organic and Demeter ;
CR : Cadet Roussel, , certified organic by Écocert Canada and Demeter ;
ACS : Aux couleurs des saisons, certified organic by Écocert Canada and Demeter .
FCT- Ferme coopérative Tourne-Sol, certified organic by Écocert Canada
Many vegetable varieties are offered in S (small) and L (large) sizes the approximate number of seeds is also written. Be careful not to order in large size what is only offered in small quantities. Prices are $3 for Small and $7.50 for Large plus postage and taxes.Herbs and flowers are only offered in small sizes if you have a special request contact us.
Orders can be sent through emails or postage but payments are in checks or money orders in the name of Aux couleurs des saisons
Thank you for your support. If you have questions contact us.Have a good growing season.

Laurier Chabot
819)843-8488
info@auxcouleursdessaisons.com

Vegetables


ASPARAGUS ACS Asparagus officinalis S (30 s)


BEANS BUSH, Phaseolus Vulgaris S (28g , 1oz) L (112 g, 4 oz)
Golden rocky , 44-45 days, Heavy yields of long tender yellow wax bush beans. An excellent variety with good cold tolerance.
OG-Provider HM 48-54 days Germinates well in cool soil. Early maturing 6-7 in. pods.
Royal burgundy 50-60 days Vigorous erect plants with 5-6 in. long slender round stringless deep purple pods that turn green when cooked. S (28 g)


BEANS POLE Phaseolus vulgaris S (28g , 1on) L (112 g, 4 on)
Aunt Ada’s ACS 55-60 days Pole bean that vines up to 5 ft. producing 4 inch snap green beans. Pick when beans are bulging and steam for 15-20 min.
Kentucky Wonder 65 days Green flat 4-6 “ pods on productive 6 ft vines. Harvest on time.


BEANS DRY BUSH Phaseolus vulgaris S (28g , 1on) L (112 g, 4 on)
Gaucho ACS 90 days Early golden yellow bean from Argentina
Nodak Pinto ACS 90 days Beige with brown speckles. Soups and refried beans.
Pale Red Kidney ACS 90 days Good production in the north.
Romano ACS 95 days. Shelled/dry with the pod getting red when ready to shell.


BEANS VEGETABLE SOY Glycine hispida S (28g , 1on) L (112 g, 4 on)
Davis family blend ACS 75 days Early crops of green beans can be boiled in the pods when young and tender or eaten as shell beans. Called edamame in Japanese cuisine.


BEETS Beta vulgaris S (150 s/5 m) L (600 s/20 m)
OG-Bull’s Blood HM 35/60 days Mainly used for its dark red-purple tops baby leaf
OG-Cylindra HM 6 “ cylindrical red beet good taste and uniform slices.
OG-Detroit dark red HM 60 days Smooth round dark red beet with strong tops. Good for both bunching and storage.
OG-Early Wonder Tall Top 48-55 days Early red beet with strong tops. Good for both bunching and storage. Used for baby leaf.
Robuschka 60-65 days Vigorous with strong tops round dark red sweet fruit-like taste.


BROCOLI Brassica Oleracea S (50 s) L (200 s)
OG-Bellstar F1 Hybrid HM 63 days Widely adapted 6-8” heads.


CABBAGE Brassica Oleracea,
NC-European Storage 100 days Good long term storage with medium size head.S ( 25s) L (100 s)
OG_Red Express HM 62 days Very early small red cabbage S ( 100 s) L (400 s)


CARROTS Daucus carota S (750 s) L (3,000 s)
Early Milan Nantes Early carrot that can be forced under row cover for spring or planted later for storage.
Rodelika 72 days Improved Rothild further bred and selected by Biodynamic farmer/breeder Dieter Bauer. Does well in heavy soil. A good storage variety
NC-Scarlet Nantes 85 days Medium-long, blunt-tipped roots. Sweet and juicy. Keeps its quality through a long season. Excellent storage variety.
OG-Scarlet Nantes HM 85 days Available in bigger quantities
OG-Yellowstone HM 70 days Yellow imperator type, 22cm, vigorous growth, stores well. Good cooked or raw.

CAULIFLOWER

Cassius F1 , an Hybrid organic variety in small packages containing 25 seeds


CELERIAC Apium graveolens S (200 s) L (800 s)
Brilliant 100-110 days Large solid smooth roots with white interiors that resist pithiness. Needs a long season and good soil to size up.


CELERY Apium graveolens S (200 s) L (800 s)
Ventura ACS 52-100 days 28-30 in. tall glossy bright green plants with 12 in. stalks and well-developed hearts. Widely adapted.


CHICORY Chicorium intibus S (50 s) L (200 s)
Grumolo CR Can be harvested late fall and in spring in greenhouses endive
OG-Très Fine Maraîchère HM 30/50 days Small finely serrated and curly endive
OG- Palla Rossa HM 90 days
Whitloof CR Belgium type. Roots are stored for indoor growing in winter


CHINESE CABBAGE Brassica rapa S (100 s) L (400 s)
NC-Houshu 85 days Dense compact 9 in. barrel-shaped dark green heads.
OG-Hybrid Bilko F1 60 days Good disease resistance,.Barrel type 20 “ high.


SWEET CORN mays S (28g, 1oz) L (112g, 4oz)
OG-Ashworth 69-85 days Early,good cold soil emergence. Six inch ears with yellow kernels.


CUCUMBER Cucumis sativus S (50 S) L (100 S)
OG-Boothby blonde 63 days Small fruits creamy white tender skin and black spines.
Boston pickler 55 days Long vines with prolific yields of stubby pale-green fruit..
OG-Marketmore 76 HM 65 days Dependable straight 9 in. with multiple disease tolerance.
Marketmore 97 65 days Non-bitter straight 9 in. with multiple disease resistance.
Shintokiwa 75 days Dark green 9-12” fine flavor. Trellis to avoid crooked fruits.


EGGPLANT Solanum Melongena S (25 s)

Apple Green ACS 65 days Pale green round to oval fruits appear early with mild flavour and white flesh. Compact growth habit.


FENNEL BULBING Foeniculum vulgar S (50 s) L (200 s)
Perfektion BD 80 days Large round bulbs with delicate anise like flavor.


GREENS ASIAN Brassica rapa S (200 s) L (3,000 s)
OG-HonTsai Tai Var chinensis HM 50 days Purple flowering pac choi, harvest shoots when buds show up. Yu can harvet 20-40 shoots or cut baby leaf
OG-Golden Frill B. juncea HM 21/45 days Hot finely cut and frilly mustard leaf.
OG-Mizuna Var nipposinica HM 21 days/40 jrs. Finely cut mild mustard, slender white stems.
Tat Soi Var narinosa 45 days Rosette with spoon shaped leaves with mild mustard flavour.
OG-Shanghai Green Pac Choi var chinensis 45 days Small pac choi wrapping leaves and vase like base.
OG-Mild greens mix FCT Mild mix for mesclun.
OG-Spicy greens mix FCT Hot mix including arugula, rapini and mustard.


GREENS SPECIALTY
OG-Arugula Eruca sativa 40 days (20 days baby). Pungent salad green with long dark green lobed leaves with a nutty radish flavor.

S (1000 s) L (6000 s)
Chervil Anthriscus cerefolium S (100 s) L (400 s)
ACS Ferny leaves with mild anise flavour, great for spring soups, salads and stews
CHICORY Chicorium intibus S (50 s) L (200 s)
Grumolo CR Can be harvested late fall and in spring in greenhouses endive
OG-Très Fine Maraîchère HM 30/50 days Small finely serrated and curly endive
OG- Palla Rossa HM 90 days Radichio with variation in heads, color and maturity.
Upland Cress ‘Belle Isle’ Barbarea Verna ACS Very dark green rosettes of watercress-like leaves. Most cold hardy winter green. S (100 s)
RAPINI Brassica rapa S (100 s) L (400 s)
San Marzano Brassica rapa ACS 60 days Harvest when buds show up.
OG-Spring raab Brassica rapa HM 45 days Harvest when buds show up.


KALE Brassica Oleracea S (250 s) L (1,000 s)
Mix ACS 55 days Mixed kales from overwintered plants.
Red Russian 55 days Frilled tender purple-veined deeply lobed Oak leaves.


KOHLRABI Brassica Oleracea S (40 s) L (160 s)
Superschmelz 60 days Large tender and sweet bulbs up to over 1 kg. Stores well


LEEK Allium ampelograsum S (150 s) L (600 s)
OG-King Richard HM 75 days Early variety with long shaft.
NC-Blau Gruner Winter 100-120 days Low-growing and hardy. Huge thick white smooth stems with mild flavor.


LETTUCE Lactuca sativa S (250 s) L (1,000 s)
OG-Emerald Oak HM 60 days Dark green oakleaf with rounded leaves all-around favorite.
Ermosa 52 days Green boston with good heat tolerance.
Fire Mountain 58 days Large, well-filled-out rosettes with deep-burgundy frilled oak-leaves that dont get bitter in hot weather.
Jericho 60 days Large green Romaine from Israel. Upright leaves, late to bolt.
Mikola 49 days Heavy, succulent red Butterhead with large rounded slightly-ruffled leaves. Does well in summer heat. Easy to grow.
OG-New red fire HM 45 days Dard red leaf lettuce, ruffled leaves, semi-heading, slow to bolt
North Pole 50 days Bibb type, extremely hardy, fantastic taste
OG-Outredgeous 55 days Outdoes all other reds. Great for baby leaf, forms a loose head.
Rouge d’Hiver 60 days Used for baby leaf but gives a green romaine with reddish tips.
OG-Waldman’s, 45 days Classic big green looseleaf head lettuce, best in spring and fall
OG-Gourmet Lettuce Mix 30 days A good mix from High Mowing seeds.


MELONS AND CANTALOUPES Cucumis melo S (20 s) L (80 s)
Golden Gopher 85 days 6 in. Deep-orange flesh and resistance to Fusarium Wilt.
Delicious 51 PMR 82 days Early 4-5 lb sweet orange flesh. Resist P. mildew.


ONION Allium cepa S (300 s) L (1,200 s)
Clear dawn 105 days Yellow storage onion grown and selected by Biodynamic gardener.
OG-Red Baron HM 115 days Large round red with royal purple inner rings. Good Storage.


PARSLEY Petrocelinum crispum S (300 s) L (1,200 s)
Mix ACS a mix of curly and flat varieties
Forest Green 75 days Vigourus, productive, compact (12 ”) plants.
OG-Italian Flat Leaf 70 days Classic flat leaf with great taste.


PARSNIP Pastinaca sativa S (150 s) L (600 s)
Turga ACS 110 days Biodynamically grown for many years. Sweet smooth uniform roots.


PEA Pisum sativum S (28g , 1on) L (112 g, 4 on)
PEA SHELL
Coral 55 days, Early shell pea. Vines to 24 in. Does well without trellising
Mayfair 72 days Late 40 inch variety with heavy set of 4-4.5 inch pods containing 8-10 peas
PEA SNOW
Schweiser Riesen 70 days Large, tender, tasty snow pea. 5 ft. purple-flowered vines.
PEA SNAP
OG- Sugar Ann HM 58 days Dwarf 2 ft vines can be grown without trellis.


PEPPER HOT Capsicum annuum S (25 S) L (100 S)
Beaver Dam ACS 95 days Early big conical medium hot peppers, 3-5 fruits /plant.
Hot Hungarian ACS 60 days yellow/75 days red, orange in between. Early and prolific.


PEPPER SWEET Capsicum annuum S (25 S) L (100 S)
NC-Antohi 65 days, The 4 in. long 2 in. wide tapering fruits mature from yellow to red
Doe Hill ACS 80 days Small thick wall very sweet orange bell peppers.
Mixed Small Peppers ACS Prolific small conical to bell peppers mostly reds with some orange. With up to 40 peppers/plant.
Noël ACS 70 days Very early red roundish pepper with thick and sweet wall.
Super Sheperd ACS 75 days Conical early prolific medium (3-5 oz) sweet red peppers.


PUMPKIN Cucurbita pepo S (25 s) L (100 s)
OG-New England Pie HM 105 days The classic pie pumpkin 10-12 in. in diameter.

RADISH Raphanus sativus S (300 s) L (28 g, 1 oz)
French Breakfast 26 days Elongated red with white tip.
Red skoaring 25 days Red Turtle Tree’s own selected.
OG-Myiashige Daïkon HM 50 days Can grow up to 6 pounds.


SPINACH Spinacia oleraceae S (300 s) L (28 g, 1 oz)
Butterflay 45 days Vigorous early spinach with medium dark-green savoyed leaves and a full rich flavor. Quick-growing and late-bolting


SQUASH SUMMER Cucurbita pepo S (25 S) L (100 S)
OG-Zuchini Dark Green HM 52 days Straight smooth dark-green fruits.
Summer Mix ACS Mixed colors and shapes starting from Scallopini, Crookneck, Zuchinis, Ronde de Nice, Costata. Selected for earliness, disease, productivity and natural volunteer


SQUASH WINTER Cucurbita S (25 S) L (100 S)
OG-Burgess Buttercup HM 95 days Dark green 3-5 lbs.
Butternut C. moschata 100 days Long light-tan bottle shaped fruits 3-6 lb.
OG-Delicata Cucurbita pepo 100 days 9x3 in. Small green striped elongated sweet fruit.
NC-Kindred Orange Buttercup C. maxima 90 days Medium size orange turban fruit.
OG-Red Kuri HM C. Maxima 95 days Good producer of red tear drop fine sweet flesh 4 lb OG-Spaghetti HM C. Pepo 88 days Very good producer of yellow elongated fruits.


SWISS CHARD Beta vulgaris S (100 s) L(400 s)
Glatter silber 55 days Very vigorous, productive and high quality chard. Large glossy succulent bright-green leaves, 1-2 inch broad silver white stems
Rainbow 60 days Very productive: white, green, yellow, orange, pink and red
OG-Ruby chard HM 30/60 days Red stem and veins and dark green savoyed leaves


TOMATO Lycopersicon esculentum S (25 S) L (100 S)
Cherry
Cherry Chadwick 85-90 days Indet.Large cherry tomato with excellent flavor.
Soleil d’Or ACS 72days Orange with sweet flesh developed at our place S (25 s)
Snow white 72 days Indet. This very pale yellow fruit cherry tomato is extra sweet.
Paste
Corne de bouc CR 85 days Indet. Elongated paste with a horn shape and very few seeds
Myona 80 days Semi-det. Productive with delicious medium size fruit.
Black Paste ACS 75 days Small dark pear shaped fruits, very productive and tasty.
Red Tomatoes
Latah ACS 61 days Det. Extra early sprawling plant with small delicious red fruits.
Stupice 58 days Indet. Very early, outsstanding yelds of 3 oz. red fruits


TOMATILLO Physalis ixocarpa S (25 s)
Pat ACS Early yellow washed with purple.
Verde ACS Big green fruits used in salsa.

TURNIP Brassica Rapa S (300 s) L (1,200 s)

Purple Top White Globe, 55 days Best when 3-4 inches, mild fine-grained white flesh. Can be stored.


WATERMELON Citrullus lanatus S ( 20 S)
Crimson Sweet ACS 90 days 8-20 lbs dark and light green striped with small seeds and very sweet pinkish juicy flesh.
Early moonbeam ACS 75 days Stabilized open-pollinated selection from Yellow Doll Hybrid. 5-8 Lb. round striped fruits, sweet yellow flesh. Matures in the North

Herbs and medicinal plants

small packets only
Perennial=P Annual=A Biennial=B
Arnica Arnica montana P 30-60 cm, tall with yellow daisy-type flowers. Used in creams and ointments as a topical first aid remedy for bruises. Needs pH:4-5 (S 100 s)


Basil Ocimum basilicum 65 days A Bushy 18 in. plants give continuous cuttings from mid-summer until frost S (100 s)


Basil Cinnamon O. bas. vaar cinnamomum 65 days A Burgundy accent in veins and stem. Strong scent and taste, vigorous. S (100 s)


Basil lemon O. b. var citriodorum 65 days A Smaller plant and leaves with a very nice lemon scent and taste. S (100 s)


Basil, purple O. b. var purpurascens A Beautiful deep burgundy red throughout, adds color to salads and soups. S (100 s)


Basil, Thai O. b. var americanum A Beautiful deep burgundy red throughout, adds color to salads and soups. S (100 s)


NC-Bergamot Lemon Monarda citriodora P 1 m. Foliage strongly lemon-scented with pinkish flowers. Makes nice tea S (50 s)


Borage ACS Borago officinalis A Large plant with star-shaped sky blue flowers tea for stomach and intestinal problems S (20 s)


OG-Calendula HM Calendula officinalis A orange and yellow mix, S (25 s)


Chamomille,german Matricaria recutita A Used in biodynamic preparations. S (100 s)


Chives, garlic AH Allium tuberosum P Garlic taste S (50 s)


Chives AH Allium shoenoprasum P Mild onion flavor, used for fresh seasoning. Showy purple blossoms make a colorful edible flower garnish S (50 s)


Coriander ACS Coriandrum sativum A Dried seeds for spice. Finely divided young leaves tasty in fresh salads and in Mexican foods. 18-24 in S (100 s)


Dill Anethum graveolens A 1 m. tall plants. Young leaves fresh or dried for salad and seasoning. Flowers and seeds as pickling spice S (150 s)


Echinacea, Purple coneflower AH Echinacea Purpurea P 1 m, leaves and flowers are narrower and paler pink flower. S (50 s)


Flax AH Linum perenne P Delicate blue flower S (50 s)


Lemon balm Melissa officinalis P Spreading 18-26 in. plants. Strong lemon fragrance, good for digestive and nervous problems S (100 s)


Mallow, mix ACS Malva sylvestris A White or pink flowers.edible in S (50 s)


Marjoram Origanum majorana A 25 cm. Culinary herb, milder than Oregano S (50 s)


Marshmallow AH Althea officinalis P 1-2 m soothing herb S 50 seeds


Milkvetch ACS Astragalus membranaceus P 1 m. sprawling plants with pale yellow pea-like flowers in late summer. Harvest root in fall of third year.S (50 s)


Nettle, stinging Urtica dioica ACS P 1 m. Skin irritant, used as a tea for arthritis, skin problems and anemia S (100 s)


Sage Salvia officinalis P 30-40 cm savory herb used in meat dishes, dressings, sauces and medicinally as an astringent, antiseptic tea for sore. S (25 s)


Savory, summer Satureja hortensis A Fresh or dried leaves are delicious in meat, vegetable and bean dishes S (100 s)


Thyme Thymus vulgaris P Savory herb used fresh or dried in beans and soups. Good for immune and respiratory system S (100 s)


Valerian Valeriana officinalis P 1-2 m Roots used for relief from insomnia, tension and pain. Flowers used for Biodynamic compost preparation S (100 s)


Yarrow Achillea millefolium P 45-90cm clusters of white flowers used in tea for colds and fevers and in the Biodynamic compost preparations S (50 s)


Flowers

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Perennial=P Annual=A Biennial=B


OG-Calendula HM Calendula officinalis A orange and yellow mix, S (25 s)


Bachelors buttons blue Centaurea cyanus A Blue flowers good for teas, edible and cut flowers. S (50 s)


Echinacea, Purple coneflower AH Echinacea purpurea P 1 m, leaves and flowers are narrower and paler pink flower. S (100 s)


Flax AH Linum perenne P Delicate blue flower S (50 S)


Foxglove ACS Digitalis purpurea B Stalks of rose flowers. S (100 s)


Honesty AH Lunaria B grows to 30-100 cm, flowers in spring of second year purple or white flowers ripening to flat translucent seed pods used in decoration. S (25 s)


Poppies Mix ACS, AH A Small and big including pink ones. S (100 s)


Strawflower, Bright bikini AH Helichrysum bracteatum A The classic dried flower. Mixed colors. S (50 s)


Sunflower, mix ACS Helianthus annuus A 1-3 m. multi-headed and multi-colored.P (25 s)


Tobacco, wild AH Nicotiana rustica A S (100 s)


Zinnia, Pastel dream Zinnia elegans A 40 in. plants with 3-4 inch single and double blossoms, mixed colors. S (50 s)



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