{"title":"Fall Restock 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral of these seeds need cold stratification (a period of moist cold) in order to sprout, and planting outdoors in fall or winter is the easiest way to do that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee all our varieties that require cold stratification \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cicadaseeds.ca\/collections\/seeds-that-require-cold-stratification\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"andean-rainbow-fava-bean-seeds-vicia-93872","title":"Diversity Fava Bean Seeds - Vicia faba - Broad Bean Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese fava beans are a beautiful mix of many varieties that were gifted or traded with friends over the years. Previously called \"Andean Rainbow\", I've renamed the mix this year to to \"Diversity\" to better reflect the diverse origins of these seeds. Fava beans are \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eprobably the oldest crop in cultivation, originating in the fertile crescent. They were eventually brought over to South America where farmers cultivated a huge diversity in colours and patterns. This mix is a celebration of diversity, generosity, and the gratitude for the many generations of seed stewards who protected and shared these seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome beans in each packet will be crossed with one another, so each bean you grow out will be unique. Interesting traits will keep popping up over generations of growing this mix as they cross over time. Select the ones you love and keep planting them. This could be the start of many new fava bean varieties!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown varieties include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe very rare Atahualpa’s (Atawallpa’s) fingerprint (also called Ur Kupina). This is a beautiful ancient landrace variety named after the last Incan emperor, who was killed by Spanish colonizers. The seeds have mesmerizing spiral patterns. I’ve been working to adapt this variety to our winters: I only had a few plants survive a brutal winter a few years ago, and the resulting seeds are mostly from these plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Cheeked Fava. When fresh, these beans have a light green or tan background with a vibrant red “cheek”. Both this variety and the one above were purchased by my friend Peter of Diverse Garden from markets in Peru.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Precoce A Grano Violetto, sent to me by my friend Jolene of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodgrain.ca\/seeds\/\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShort Season Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e in northern BC. They come in various shades of purple, and are extra early and cold tolerant. Long pods contain 6 or 7 beans each.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd many more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFava beans were also contributed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodearthfarms.ca\/\"\u003eGood Earth Farms\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homesteadculture.com\/\"\u003eHomestead Culture\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pflanzenschaetze.ch\/\"\u003ePflanzenshätze\u003c\/a\u003e, \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goingtoseed.org\/en-ca\"\u003eGoing to Seed\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo harvest, shell the beans when fresh, then steam and serve with butter and salt. Or dry the beans and use in soups throughout the winter. Favas also make great hummous! I don't ever bother peeling the inner skins around the beans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44485465866494,"sku":"","price":6.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/files\/90BE8D33-FFC0-4C62-8B9C-95147BA979AE.jpg?v=1757353437"},{"product_id":"egyptian-walking-onion-bulbils-allium-x-17196","title":"Egyptian Walking Onion Bulbils - Allium x proliferum","description":"\u003cp\u003eWalking Onions, also known as Egyptian Onions, tree onions, or top setting onions, are a tough perennial onion with edible green onions, bulbils, and mother bulbs. They are called walking onions because the bulbils grow at the top of the stalks, and when they get heavy enough they flop over and take root in the soil. Then those new plants send up shoots, flopping over, effectively “walking” around your garden. Alternately you can cut off the bulbils and plant them where you want them to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese onions are hard to kill! Hardy to zone 3, tolerant of many soil types, dry conditions and partial shade. Useful for any kitchen garden, permaculture garden, or food forest. The green onions\/scallions are most commonly eaten, and are excellent with eggs, ramen, salads, scallion pancakes, etc.- really anywhere you would use green onions for a light oniony flavour. The mother bulbs at the base of the stalks can also be eaten, as can the bulbils that form at the top of the stalks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbils vary in size from the size of a pea up to a toonie, but their size doesn’t seem to affect the overall size or vigour of the plant. This variety seems capable of making particularly large bulbils compared to other varieties! You’ll get a mix of bulbil sizes in your order, although not the most giant bulbils because they won't fit through the regular mail slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking onions are believed to be a cross of Welsh Onions and Shallots from a long time ago. According to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, they originated somewhere on the Indian subcontinent and then were brought to Europe, possibly by traveling Romani people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey rarely, if ever, produce true seed, although there will often be a few flowers growing around the bulbils. Sometimes the clusters of bulbils will grow another stalk, which grows more bulbils, and sometimes those bulbils will grow even more bulbils! These plants look like something out of a Dr. Seuss book in the summer season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly available for shipping within Canada. Any US or international orders will be refunded.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507588100350,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/products\/il_fullxfull.4273712351_i0pz.jpg?v=1702967991"},{"product_id":"babingtons-leek-bulbils-allium-ampeloprasum-var-babingtonii","title":"Babington's Leek Bulbils - Allium ampeloprasum var Babingtonii","description":"\u003cp\u003eBabington's Leek are a tasty and easy to grow perennial vegetable providing slender leeks with a hint of garlicky flavour. They are an excellent cut-and-come-again veggie for a semi-wild food forest edge, or as a companion plant between other vegetables. Harvest the leeks by cutting them off at the soil line in spring to early summer and baby leeks will resprout from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Note that these leeks will go dormant in the summer and appear to be dead, but they will resprout when the fall rains return.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scapes can be eaten before they open and form bulbils as well, but the bulbils are so whimsical when they bloom, it's worth leaving a few! The bulbils can be replanted or even pickled. The bulbils usually will not form until the second year. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThey are kind of like the leek version of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cicadaseeds.ca\/products\/egyptian-walking-onion-bulbils-allium-x-17196\"\u003eEgyptian Walking Onions\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bulbils are quite a bit smaller than Egyptian Onions, but each bulb will grow into a full-sized leek. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlants can be propagated either by bulbils, or by the underground bulbs, which multiply into one or two offsets per plant. These offsets can be dug up when dormant and spaced out\/planted elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulbils can be planted anytime from fall to early spring, either direct sown or planted in pots and carefully transplanted. Sow about 1\/2 inch deep, 3-6 inches apart. These leeks tolerate a range of soil conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBabington's Leeks are probably native to the British Isles and are quite rare in North America. They should be hardy to zone 6b. They have survived in our garden down to -15C no problem.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45811653017854,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/files\/IMG_87672_1.jpg?v=1726524144"},{"product_id":"french-grey-shallot-allium-oschaninii-griselle","title":"French Grey Shallot Bulbs - Allium oschaninii - Griselle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe elusive French Grey Shallot is THE shallot for chefs and foodies. They are smaller in size and don't store as long as other varieties, but they make up for that with an incredibly rich, umami flavour. The shallots are pear-shaped with coppery skin and purple and white flesh. They are a different species that other shallots and onions, and they contain more sugar than regular shallots, so caramelize much better. They have a cult following for a reason!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey store for about 3-4 months. Pickle or freeze any that you aren't going to consume within that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlant in fall for early summer harvests, similar to garlic. Appreciates rich soil with lots of compost, and regular watering. Reduce water to help the bulbs dry down once the foliage starts dying back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bulbs will multiply over the winter to create a cluster of a few to a dozen bulbs or so. To harvest, pull up clusters when the tops have flopped over or died back. separate the bulbs and lay them out to dry in a shady spot with good airflow to cure. When they are dry (usually after a few weeks), discard any rotten bulbs, and store indoors in a dark and cool location with good airflow. Mesh bags, onions sacks, or paper bags are great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI first received this variety as a gift from Jenelle at Nanoose Creek Farmhouse. We've been growing these out for several years and we finally have enough to sell again. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year we are only selling 1\/8 pound (~60 gram) bags. 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The plants will multiple from the base, as well as by the topset bulbils, so you can quickly establish a large patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest the underground bulbs almost any time of year, and the chive-like leaves from spring to fall. The bulbs are small, so are best used whole in broths, or they could be pickled like pearl onions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe topsets and flowers on these plants are delightful- they are kind of like a smaller, native version of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cicadaseeds.ca\/products\/egyptian-walking-onion-bulbils-allium-x-17196\"\u003eEgyptian Walking Onions\u003c\/a\u003e with pink flowers! Meadow garlic grows about 1-2 feet tall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulbils can be planted anytime from fall to early spring, either direct sown or planted in pots and carefully transplanted. 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The most commonly eaten parts are the unopened flower buds that look and taste like small broccolis, and the spring shoots, which are often \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cultivariable.com\/sea-kale-forcing-time-has-arrived\/\"\u003eblanched\u003c\/a\u003e with a bucket to make them more mild and tender. The young leaves are also delicious, and can be used similarly to kale. Plants produce masses of honey-scented flowers that make a beautiful edible garnish, and the unripe seed pods that follow can be used like peas. The root of plants that are at least two years old can be dug any time of year and roasted or boiled. Talk about a useful vegetable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds include genetics from many different sources. There are green and purple plants, improved varieties, and cold-tolerant selections from several growers in the US and Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea kale is native to European beaches and likes a sunny position and well drained soil. I find it grows well in normal garden soil with regular additions of compost. Plants take a few years to get large enough to withstand harvesting, eventually reaching 2-3 feet wide (they may grow larger if not harvested much). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation by seed is a bit tricky- the seeds require a long germination period. I find it works best to sow outdoors in pots in fall. The seeds also must be cracked open before sowing. See detailed growing instructions below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea kale is most easily propagated by root cuttings taken in the fall through winter as weather permits, and planted immediately. For places with cold winters (i.e. below zone 6) root cuttings can be stored in the fridge in moist media and planted in spring. 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The bulbs are rather small can can be eaten as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen grown from seed, you may get flowers in the first year. Nodding onion will slowly clump out over time, and can be divided in fall or spring by pulling the bulbs apart individually or in clumps. Prefers soil that drains. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlants may go dormant in summer but will green up again with fall rains, making them look nice throughout most of the winter. Deer-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds contain light pink and dark pink flowers, and were grown near other allium species, so hybrids are possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMost of the nodding onion seeds we are offering this year were grown by the wonderful folks at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/\"\u003eSatinflower Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e in Victoria, BC, Coast Salish Territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples, as well as the Scia'new Territory and shared territories of T’Sou-ke, and lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples (Songhees and Xwsepsum). 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She is passionate about creating one-of-a-kind jewelry from nature. We are both excited about this collaboration to bring these beautiful beans from the field to your earlobes! \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beans in these earrings are encased in resin to make them last, but please be gentle with them, avoid getting them wet, and store away from sunlight. Bean colours may change over time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarring hooks are hypoallergenic. 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Both great and common camas are important food crops, with great camas making larger bulbs than the common species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamas is cultivated in fields with an overstorey of Garry Oak trees. The meadows need to be carefully tended and burned seasonally to keep shrubs from taking over. In many traditions, families owned specific patches of camas that they cultivated and harvested from. Local lore says that camas bulbs used to grow as large as your fist! Unfortunately it's rare to see bulbs of that size today. Camas is a plant that requires (or at least greatly benefits) from human relationships to grow well. Humans are a part of nature- let's participate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamas bulbs contain a healthy fibre called inulin. They need to be cooked long and slow to make them more digestible. Traditionally they have been cooked in pit ovens and slow cookers. Fermenting the bulbs like sunchokes may be an interesting preparation method to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamas makes showy periwinkle blue flowers, which are an important food source for many specialist pollinators. The plants like dry summers, and can tolerate shallow soils and wet clay soils in winter. The plants will die back in the summer. The young plants look like blades of grass and take several years to size up and flower when started from seed, but they are worth the wait!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was hesitant to offer seeds of this variety because of its significance to Indigenous Peoples in the area. But after hearing some incredible presentations from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.qwustenuxun.com\/\"\u003eJared Qwustenuxun Williams\u003c\/a\u003e (Quw'utsun chef, Indigenous food champion, and more), I felt empowered to offer these seeds in an attempt to encourage more people to grow this plant. What I heard from Qwustenuxun is that Indigenous foods should be more widely available to everyone living on these unceded Indigenous territories, but there is not the supply available to make this a reality. There should be restaurants and institutions serving these foods. He encouraged farmers and gardeners from all backgrounds to grow these plants, and make them available to chefs and restaurants. We need both supply and demand for these important Indigenous foods to make a resurgence in local cuisines. Be a part of it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been experimenting with different ways to cultivate camas, with the hopes of making it available for the community to eat. If you have any insights into growing camas in a market garden context, please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds were grown by the wonderful folks at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/satinflower.ca\/\"\u003eSatinflower Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e in Victoria, BC, Coast Salish Territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples, as well as the Scia'new Territory and shared territories of T’Sou-ke, and lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples (Songhees and Xwsepsum). Please check out their other varieties. We are including this species in our catalogue in an effort to encourage people to grow perennial vegetables native to their region, since they require less or no irrigation or inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos courtesy of Satinflower Nursery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866782609662,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/files\/IMG_8034.jpg?v=1788549763"},{"product_id":"red-egyptian-walking-onion-bulbils-allium-x-proliferum","title":"Red Egyptian Walking Onion Bulbils - Allium x proliferum","description":"\u003cp\u003eWalking Onions, also known as Egyptian Onions, tree onions, or top setting onions, are a tough perennial onion with edible green onions, bulbils, and mother bulbs. They are called walking onions because the bulbils grow at the top of the stalks, and when they get heavy enough they flop over and take root in the soil. Then those new plants send up shoots, flopping over, effectively “walking” around your garden. Alternately you can cut off the bulbils and plant them where you want them to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a red bulbil variety we sourced from Europe, and so far it's just as hardy and vigorous as the regular walking onions we've been growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese onions are hard to kill! Hardy to zone 3, tolerant of many soil types, dry conditions and partial shade. Useful for any kitchen garden, permaculture garden, or food forest. The green onions\/scallions are most commonly eaten, and are excellent with eggs, ramen, salads, scallion pancakes, etc.- really anywhere you would use green onions for a light oniony flavour. The mother bulbs at the base of the stalks can also be eaten, as can the bulbils that form at the top of the stalks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbils vary in size from the size of a pea up to a toonie, but their size doesn’t seem to affect the overall size or vigour of the plant. You’ll get a mix of bulbil sizes in your order, although not the most giant bulbils because they won't fit through the regular mail slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking onions are believed to be a cross of Welsh Onions and Shallots from a long time ago. According to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, they originated somewhere on the Indian subcontinent and then were brought to Europe, possibly by traveling Romani people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey rarely, if ever, produce true seed, although there will often be a few flowers growing around the bulbils. Sometimes the clusters of bulbils will grow another stalk, which grows more bulbils, and sometimes those bulbils will grow even more bulbils! These plants look like something out of a Dr. Seuss book in the summer season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly available for shipping within Canada. Any US or international orders will be refunded.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48926584013054,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/files\/IMG_8123.heic?v=1788988534"}],"url":"https:\/\/cicadaseeds.ca\/collections\/fall-restock-2026.oembed","provider":"Cicada Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}