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What we grow

The real varieties — by their real names.

A changing harvest of African crops through the Quebec season, grown from seeds we carry from Africa. Availability shifts week to week; the CSA share is the surest way never to miss your favourites.

Amaranth
Amaranth / Lengalenga
African eggplant, intore
African eggplant / Intore
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves

Leafy greens

  • Amaranth/ Lengalenga
    Tender, iron-rich leaves — a staple green for stews and sautés.
  • African spinach
    Soft, quick-cooking leaves with a mild, savoury depth.
  • Pumpkin leaves
    Hearty greens prized across African cooking.
  • Rape greens
    Robust, slightly peppery leaves that hold up beautifully cooked.
  • Chinese cabbage
    Crisp and versatile — a market favourite across communities.

Fruiting vegetables

  • African eggplant/ Intore
    Small, firm and full of character — a world apart from the supermarket kind.
  • Okra
    Fresh, crisp pods for soups, stews and frying.

Hot peppers

  • Hot peppers
    Fruity, fiery African varieties for the kitchens that like it lively.

Roots & herbs

  • Sweet potato
    Grown for real flavour and texture — not just size.
  • Mixed herbs
    The aromatic herbs that finish a dish and taste like home.

Looking for a crop that isn't on the list? Tell us — we're always adding varieties the community asks for.

Never miss your favourites.

A CSA share brings you a fresh mix of the season's best, week after week.

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