MELON DE MONTRÉAL - GROWING KIT — by Le nutritionniste urbain
MELON DE MONTRÉAL - GROWING KIT — by Le nutritionniste urbain MELON DE MONTRÉAL - GROWING KIT — by Le nutritionniste urbain MELON DE MONTRÉAL - GROWING KIT — by Le nutritionniste urbain MELON DE MONTRÉAL - GROWING KIT — by Le nutritionniste urbain MELON DE MONTRÉAL - GROWING KIT — by Le nutritionniste urbain MELON DE MONTRÉAL - GROWING KIT — by Le nutritionniste urbain MELON DE MONTRÉAL - GROWING KIT — by Le nutritionniste urbain
£17.00

Cultivez ce fruit du patrimoine alimentaire québécois!

Did you know that a fabulous melon was once grown in Montreal? Texts dating back more than a hundred years tell the story of the Montreal melon, a fruit with such exceptional flavour that it was snapped up by the best restaurants and hotels in New York, Boston and Philadelphia.

Yet few people today are familiar with this fruit that has contributed to Quebec's international renown. Despite its reputation, the melon disappeared overnight, without a trace.

That was until a few lost seeds were found in 1996. From these, Québec seed growers succeeded in reviving this old-fashioned variety. And now you can grow it yourself!

The aim of this project is to ensure that this mythical fruit does not fall back into oblivion. At present, the melons produced from these seeds do not all have the characteristics of yesteryear. We need everyone to take part in this experiment to ensure that, one day, everyone will have the chance to taste a slice of Québec's food heritage.

This growing kit includes :

  • Montréal melon seeds grown without fertilizers or pesticides in Québec. They have been selected from the best melons grown.
  • A book that tells the most complete story to date about the Montréal melon, as well as all the information you need to grow it in the ground or in a pot.
  • A small decorative poster featuring the melon.
  • A card