Jardins de l'Écoumène's organic Siberian caraganier. is a large, fast-growing shrub often used to form hedges. It can survive temperatures as low as -40°C. This drought-, alkaline- and de-icing salt-tolerant shrub does well in drained soils.
The Siberian caraganier makes an excellent windbreak at the edge of gardens or orchards. Its yellow flowers appear early in the season and taste like peas. As for the pods, while still very young, they can be eaten like beans, while when dried they can be cooked like lentils.
Les Jardins de l'Écoumène, over 20 years of passion and expertise
Since 2001, Les Jardins de l'Écoumène has been offering quality organic vegetable seeds. One of the priorities of owners Guylaine and Jean-François is the survival of certain heritage lines that are important for maintaining biodiversity.
The seeds produced by Les Jardins de l'écoumène were certified organic from the very first year, and have remained so ever since. An ever-increasing number of seeds and seedlings of vegetable varieties, aromatic herbs and edible flowers are offered year after year, with the utmost respect for the environment.
