Les Graines Bocquet
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Les Graines Bocquet
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March 17, 2026
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Les Graines Bocquet
General Presentation
Les Graines Bocquet is a French family business, founded in 1896, specializing in the production, packaging, and distribution of vegetable and flower seeds. Located in the Hauts-de-France region, this company values the French and European origin of its seeds, emphasizing old and regional varieties. It is also committed to an eco-friendly approach while preserving traditional seed merchant expertise. Les Graines Bocquet primarily targets amateur gardeners looking for quality, authenticity, and diversity in their seeds.
History and Origins
Les Graines Bocquet was founded in 1896, evolving from a local market gardening activity to a recognized company specializing in seed packaging. For over three generations, the company has operated in Northern France and has managed to expand its offering by integrating old and regional varieties, in partnership with the Conservatoire des Races de Graines (CRRG). Over the years, the company has developed a distribution network covering nearly 50% of French territory. Recently, it moved its headquarters to Mons-en-Pévèle, after being established for more than a century in Moncheaux.
Activities and Services
Les Graines Bocquet offers a wide range of products tailored to the needs of amateur gardeners, including:
- Vegetable seeds for sowing
- Old vegetable seeds
- Aromatic and medicinal vegetable seeds
- Exotic vegetable seeds
- Non-hybrid reproducible seeds
- Certified organic seeds
- Vegetable bulbs
- Potato plants
- Onions, garlic, and shallots
- Regional seeds from Hauts-de-France
The company ensures rigorous quality control of its seeds, thus guaranteeing tasty and reliable harvests. Les Graines Bocquet also provides practical advice to assist gardeners in their cultivation projects.
Value Proposition
Les Graines Bocquet stands out through several key elements:
- Seed Quality: The seeds are rigorously controlled and come from French and European varieties, ensuring traceability and authenticity.
- Eco-Responsible Commitment: The company prioritizes environmentally friendly cultivation methods and is committed to preserving biodiversity.
- Traditional Expertise: As an experienced seed merchant, Les Graines Bocquet transmits artisanal know-how, guaranteeing high-quality seeds.
- Diversity of Offerings: Emphasis is placed on old and regional varieties, allowing gardeners to discover and cultivate often-forgotten species.
Market and Positioning
Les Graines Bocquet positions itself in the mid-range seed segment, primarily targeting amateur gardeners engaged in a quality and sustainability approach. The personas targeted by the company include:
- Quality-Conscious Amateur Gardener: Seeks quality seeds, non-hybrid and reproducible, with an interest in old varieties.
- Sustainable New Gardener Explorer: Sensitive to ecological issues, looking for organic seed kits suitable for beginners.
- Urban Balcony Gardener: City dweller with limited space, motivated by seed quality and solutions suitable for pot cultivation.
- Enthusiast of Old and Regional Vegetables: Interested in preserving plant heritage and seed traceability.
- Organic and Eco-Responsible Gardener: Favors certified organic seeds and seeks ecological advice.
- Gardening Gift Giver: Wishes to purchase educational and original products related to gardening.
Contact Information and Practical Information
For any information or order requests, Les Graines Bocquet can be contacted via the following details:
- Website: www.graines-bocquet.fr
- Email: contact@graines-bocquet.fr
- Phone: 03 27 80 11 36
Les Graines Bocquet is committed to providing quality customer service, with particular attention to educational advice and supporting gardeners, thus fostering a rewarding and environmentally respectful gardening experience.
Catalog of Les Graines Bocquet
32 product(s) / service(s)
Autumn Giant Cauliflower - Primus - 400 seeds
The Autumn Giant Cauliflower Primus is a very early variety, known for its large heads, reaching up to 25 cm in diameter and weighing up to 2.5 kg. Its color is a bright white, clearly visible in the images, and it is partially covered by green foliage. The seeds of this cauliflower are non-hybrid, ensuring traditional cultivation. In addition to its impressive size, this cauliflower is rich in vitamins C and K, fiber, and antioxidants, making it a nutritious food. It can be eaten raw, steamed, grilled, or roasted, offering great versatility in the kitchen. The images also show colorful packaging, with yellow and green stripes, which attracts attention while highlighting the product. This cauliflower is ideal for gardeners looking to grow a variety that is both generous and beneficial for health.
€2.09 per piece
Broadleaf Chicory Capuchin Beard
Broadleaf Chicory Capuchin Beard is a variety with long, serrated leaves. It is also used for rabbit feed. Non-hybrid. The leaves of Capuchin Beard chicory are rich in vitamins A and K, fiber, and antioxidants, making it a healthy choice for a salad. It is often used in mixed salads, sandwiches, and cooked dishes. The leaves can be consumed raw when young, but their bitterness is pronounced. This is why the leaves are consumed in salads, cut into small pieces and seasoned with a garlic vinaigrette.
€2.09 each
Dwarf Cantonese Chinese Cabbage Pak Choi - Non-Hybrid Seeds
The dwarf Cantonese Chinese cabbage Pak Choi or Bok Choy (Brassica Chinensis) features broad leaves resembling Swiss chard. Non-hybrid cabbage seeds. This vegetable is rich in nutrients, particularly vitamins A, C, and K, calcium, and potassium, and can be consumed raw or cooked. It is relatively easy to grow and can be planted in spring or autumn.
€2.09 per piece
Elne Celery Stalk - Bocquet Seeds
Elne celery stalk, also known as "celery ribs", "marsh parsley", or "fragrant parsley", is a biennial leafy vegetable that produces very fleshy, smooth, and round ribs of excellent quality. The celery stalk forms a tuft of leaves about 40 to 60 cm high, long, very dissected, serrated, light green to golden blonde in color. In cooking, it is the ribs of the celery stalk that are consumed. Celery has been cultivated since antiquity, where it was consumed as an aromatic and medicinal herb.
€2.09 per piece
Gardening Gift Box - My First Vegetable Garden
Introduce your children to gardening in a simple, fun, and educational way with this attractive box. Presented in cardboard packaging, the box features colorful illustrations of vegetables and flowers, immediately capturing the attention of young gardeners. Inside, you will find 7 packets of flower and vegetable seeds, carefully selected for their ability to germinate quickly, which is ideal for children eager to see the results of their efforts. This practical box allows your little one to discover the joy of growing plants while learning the basics of gardening. The packets are designed to be easy to handle, making the experience even more accessible and fun. Give your children a rewarding activity that connects them to nature and stimulates their curiosity.
€28 per piece
Varied Night Beauty - Bocquet Seeds
Native to South America, cultivated as an annual, the night beauty also known as "Mirabilis" is a tuberous perennial due to its roots. It forms a branched bush about 60-80cm tall. Its funnel-shaped flowers only open at the end of the day to close and wilt the next morning.
€2.19 per piece