Jardiniers Idéal Ltée located in St-Michel on the South-Shore of Montreal is a family business that specializes in the production and wrapping of nantaise carrots since 1995 and of coloured carrots since 2009. It also produces on a smaller scale green and yellow onions and leaf beets. The farmable propriety is 360 hectares. Maxime et Paul Daigneault, the owners, are dedicated to producing healthy vegetables and are firm defenders of the ‘’eat local’’ cause.
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Mid-July to end of May
Did you know that carrots are rich in beta-carotene, an antioxidant pigment from the carotenoid family that has a beneficial effect on your vision, your immune system and your heart health? To savor the multiple benefits of carrots, avoid peeling them if they are fresh and scrape them rather than peeling them if they are […]
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Did you know the onion was a universal condiment? The onion is found in kitchens all around the world. Its flavors, shape and size vary according to where it comes from, the climate in which it grows and the variety to which it belongs. Do you know why some people react badly to onion? Onion […]
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Do you know the tomatillo? Hidden behind a thin beige film, it looks a bit like a ground cherry, but it is much larger. It belongs to the nightshade family like tomato, potato and eggplant, it is green, yellow or purple in color and its taste is similar to that of gooseberry or a slightly […]
MID-JUNE TO END OF JULY
Did you know that Quebec is the largest haskap producer in Canada? Since the start of this industry in Quebec in 2013, the production has continued to multiply. The province counts 60 producers, mainly located around the Lac Saint-Jean. Production reached 200,000 pounds in 2020, 50,000 more than in 2019. Did you know that haskap, […]
Mid-July to end of May
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