Jul 12
When to Start Tomato Seeds in Canada: A Practical Calendar
Plan tomato sowing from your intended transplant date, with a Canadian growing calendar, a worked example and practical light and hardening tips.
THE JOURNALDISPATCHES FROM THE FIELD
Notes from
the field
& the kitchen.
Growing guides, variety profiles, recipes, and notes from the Casa Verde field rows. Written by the people selecting, trialing, and shipping seeds.
Jul 10
Sweet vs. Hot Peppers: Six Varieties for Your Kitchen
Compare six peppers for frying, stuffing, pickling and sauces. Match heat, fruit shape and harvest stage to the meals you want to cook.
Jul 10
Pepper Varieties for Canadian Gardens: Choosing for Your Season
Choose pepper varieties for your Canadian garden by harvest stage, cooking use and season needs. Compare green-harvest options, sweet peppers and sauce peppers.
Jul 10
When to Start Pepper Seeds in Canada: A Month-by-Month Guide
Calculate your pepper seed-starting window from the intended transplant date, with a worked calendar example and tips for warm soil, light and hardening.
May 06
The Casa Verde Beginner’s Guide to Rare Seeds That Are Still Easy to Grow
A beginner-friendly guide to rare seeds that still feel approachable, productive, and rewarding.
May 06
Seeds for Chefs: Varieties That Sell the Plate Before the First Bite
A chef-focused guide to varieties that bring immediate visual interest and culinary purpose to the plate.
May 06
Squash and Pumpkins With Serious Table Presence
A guide to squash and pumpkins that look beautiful in the field and cook beautifully in the kitchen.
May 06
The Rare Basil Guide: Beyond Genovese
A guide to basil varieties with different colour, aroma, growth habit, and culinary use.
May 06
Asian Greens and Herbs That Deserve More Garden Space
A guide to flavourful Asian greens and herbs for stir-fries, salads, pickles, garnishes, and broths.
May 06
The Best Seeds for Garden-to-Taco Night
A seed-to-table guide for growing the tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and alliums that make taco night feel fresh.