Frequently asked questions

• Seeds
  • Are your seeds organic?

    Yes! 100% of our products comply with the specifications of Organic Agriculture (our certificate is available upon request). Invoices, as well as our seed packets and plants, bear the label FR-BIO-10. Some of our producers also adhere to other labels, such as "Nature et Progrès" or "Demeter"

  • What's the difference between your seeds and those sold by mass retailers?

    Our seeds are royalty-free and reproducible (open-pollinated), unlike the degenerating F1 hybrid varieties produced by mass retailers. You can therefore reproduce your own seeds from our seeds year after year. What's more, agri-businesses only offer an excessively limited range of varieties - reserving biodiversity for international gene banks - whereas our collection offers an unrivalled diversity of varieties accessible to all. We also work with many passionate breeders who are constantly creating new genetic resources for the enjoyment of the public domain and life. In this way, we invite gardeners to discover not only forgotten old varieties, but also modern varieties resulting from pioneering "open source" work.

  • Can I save my seeds?

    You can store your seeds in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place for next season. If you want to keep them for longer, we recommend storing them in the freezer, so they retain their germinative power for many years.

  • Where are your seeds produced?

    Our seeds are produced by a network of professional organic seed producers, the majority of whom are located in France. In fact, over 95% of our varieties are reproduced within the country!

    Certain varieties, grown through organic or biodynamic farming, also come from Germany, Switzerland, or Italy. We have been collaborating with some of these partners for nearly 20 years. The geographical origin of our seeds is always indicated on the back of the packets. Additionally, by scanning the QR code on the packets with your phone, you will be automatically directed to a traceability page that provides all the information about your seeds in just a few seconds!

    Discover our network of seed multipliers.

  • I'm having trouble lifting...

    All our batches are tested once or twice a year. If the germination percentage is not higher than the legal standard, we withdraw the batch or re-sort it to achieve a better germination percentage.
    Here's a link to an article explaining how we carry out our germination tests: article

    So, there's little chance that it comes directly from the quality of the seeds. Let's not forget that a seed is a living organism guided by natural laws that often escape us. Between the moment you sow and the moment you see the cotyledons emerge, an invisible explosion of energy takes place beneath the few millimetres of earth covering your seed. During this period, your seeds are extremely sensitive, so you need to be attentive and patient. Don't be in too much of a hurry to sow. Get as close as possible to natural processes. Let the soil wake up with the arrival of spring. Late sowings often catch up with early sowings, as they grow faster. Experiment by sowing a zucchini seed in the ground at the same time as your first two-month-old zucchini transplants. You'll be amazed!
    
    If, despite your experience and the care you take with your seedlings, emergence problems persist, you need to ask yourself a few questions:

    • If my seeds are last year's or several years old, have they been properly stored in a dry, dark place? Proper storage is essential to maintain their germinative power: ideally, they should be kept in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from light and dry. You can also store them in the freezer: it's not essential, but you'll be able to keep them for many, many years. In conclusion, the seed's friends are the cold and the dry - for preservation - while its enemies are heat and humidity.
    • Have I sown my seeds in the right conditions? Some species require special attention: if you're new to gardening, we strongly advise you to buy a guide or browse the many forums available on the Internet.
    • Have I sown my seeds in a place safe from slugs and snails? Some seeds germinate very quickly in the ground, and slugs or snails will devour the young seedlings before you've had time to see them emerge. If in doubt, look for the seeds in the furrow to be sure.
    • Did I sow my seeds in non-organic or over-enriched potting soil? Some commercial potting soils contain too much nitrogen. The seeds are simply burnt when they germinate. You won't see anything come out. So be sure to mix even organic potting soil with a little soil from your own garden. You'll also be informing the young seedlings about the type of soil they'll be growing in.
    • Have I kept my pots or mini-cups moist enough or too moist? If the soil dries out before the seedlings have emerged, they will perish. If, on the other hand, it's soaked with water and the temperature is too high, there's a risk of rotting.
    • Have I placed my indoor seedlings in the right place? If there isn't enough sunshine, the young seedlings will grow huge stems in search of light, and eventually fall over from exhaustion.

    Watch out for damping-off! Learn to recognize and take preventive action against this fungal disease (Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Pythium, Phytophtora...). Different fungi cause the disease, depending on the region, soil and type of plant. All types of seedlings, whether in the open ground or under cover, are susceptible to the disease, which can appear almost year-round and as early as late winter. It attacks newly sown seeds and seedlings alike. A risk factor is high soil or air humidity, which favours the growth of fungi, sometimes present in seed coats, but especially in commercial potting soils. In all cases, homemade potting soil is far preferable. The disease develops and spreads, causing cuttings and seedlings to die back. You can recognize the disease when the base of the stem thins and turns red or brown. Seedlings dry out and collapse before necrosing. Given the speed with which it spreads, this fungal disease is best controlled as a preventive measure. You should therefore avoid cold temperatures and humidity during the germination period. We recommend replanting in temperate (warm if possible), well-drained and aerated soil, for faster plant development. It is also advisable to promote air circulation in the soil or potting mix. As a preventive measure, you can also use horsetail and nettle preparations for watering.

    If, despite everything, you think that seeds from Kokopelli have germination problems, you can fill in the complaint form by clicking here. Keep your bag handy when you make your complaint, so that you can fill in the lot number on the back of the bag. We will test the batch again. If we find a problem with the variety in question, we'll be happy to send you seed again.

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• Orders
  • How do I order online?

    You have several options to place an order on our website. In any case, start by filling your cart with your favorite varieties, and then follow the steps until payment validation.

    You can choose to:

    • Create an account, which we recommend for keeping the history of your orders.
    • Order without creating an account. In this case, you can later retrieve your order by creating an account with the same email address used to place the order.

    In any case, please be aware that our website is secure, your data is protected, and we NEVER share it with third parties (only with our "Verified Reviews" provider, to collect customer satisfaction feedback)!

     

  • Will the information I give you remain confidential?

    By accepting the association's general terms and conditions of sale, you agree that we may collect and use the following data for the purposes of this contract: title, surname, first name, e-mail address, telephone number.

    This data is protected.By accepting the GTC, you also acknowledge that you have been informed that this data may be transmitted to the third party Avis Vérifiés for the purpose of collecting your opinion following your order.Avis Vérifiés will use this data solely for the purposes of its Solution.

  • Can I place my order by post?

    Yes, but we strongly advise you to place your order via our website, as this way your order is processed much more quickly. Indeed, we have to re-enter every order received by post into our computer software before we can process it. Nevertheless, we're always delighted to receive your letters, which are often accompanied by words of encouragement!

  • Why are some varieties marked as "Sold out"?

     

    All our seeds are produced by our own network of producers/multipliers. Due to various reasons such as crop failure, delayed delivery, etc., a variety may become unavailable.

    While it is likely to be back in stock soon, we cannot provide an exact restocking date. To address this, we have implemented a system that allows you to receive alerts when the varieties you are looking for become available again on our site. Simply provide your email address in the designated space on the variety's page. Once it is back in stock, you will receive a notification from us!

  • What payment methods do you offer?

    You can choose the method of payment that suits you best: by credit card, by cheque (the order will be dispatched on receipt of the cheque) or by bank transfer (the order will be dispatched on receipt of the transfer), but PLEASE NOTE : In the wording of your bank transfer, the order number MUST appear. Without it, we cannot guarantee timely delivery. Thank you for your cooperation.

    Bank transfers take approximately 2 working days to reach our account. Thank you for your patience.

  • How long does delivery take and how much does shipping cost?

    You can choose between three delivery methods:

    - "Lettre Suivie" (for orders under 50 grams, delivery can take up to a week and a half)

    - Colissimo" (delivery generally takes a maximum of 72 hours)

    - Chronopost" (for orders placed before 10 a.m., delivery is by 1 p.m. the following day).

    Shipping costs are calculated according to delivery mode and total package weight. This calculation is made automatically via the site's shopping cart.
    During the high season (January to April), delivery times may be longer due to the volume of orders to be processed.
    We offer free shipping on orders over €60 (except for orders including plants).

  • Did you ship all over the world?

    We ship packages daily throughout the European Union without any issues, except in the overseas departments and territories (DOM-TOM), where they are often destroyed by customs.

    However, outside the European Union, seed regulations vary by each country. While you can place an order on our online store, we cannot guarantee that it will pass through customs smoothly.

    If possible, we recommend having your order sent to a friend or relative residing in Metropolitan France. They can then forward the seeds to you, as the risk is lower when shipped from an individual to another individual.

  • What should I do if my delivery driver presents me with a damaged parcel, almost certainly compromising the health of the goods inside?

    Refuse the parcel politely andfill in our complaints form. We'll immediately send you a second parcel, which will have been graced with a few secret incantations to save it from conveyor belts and overworked delivery drivers.

  • Can I return an order I no longer want or that I placed by mistake?

    Yes, of course! You can return your order to us within 14 days, and we'll refund you on receipt.

  • Can I change an order I've already paid for?

    Unfortunately, during the season (from January to April), given the numerous orders we receive daily, we cannot modify an already validated order.

    For the rest of the year, this is possible, provided that you call us as soon as possible, with the specific references you want and your credit card information.

  • How do I place an order as an administrator?

    We regularly work with public authorities. In view of the obligations inherent in "public" structures, we have set up a specific methodology for processing your requests.

    The easiest way is to place your order in the usual way, on our website. When validating your order, please fill in all delivery and invoicing address details correctly, then use a payment method that will leave your order on hold (by cheque or bank transfer) and send us the reference number by e-mail. We'll reply with a quotation. If you agree, send it back to us, signed, so that we can prepare your parcel.

  • Is your online payment site/server secure?

    Access to our website is 100% secure!

    Card payments are processed by our provider HiPay, which also secures and encrypts its own connections.

    Furthermore, we do not store any banking information on our website, so you can place your order with complete peace of mind!

  • Do you offer promotional codes?

    Yes, we sometimes offer promotional codes specific to commercial or solidarity campaigns. However, these codes are unique, typically for single use, and will always be provided directly by us.

    Please note that if you come across other codes on the internet, they are likely fake codes created solely to drive traffic to potentially fraudulent websites.

  • I can't connect to my customer account. What should I do?
    • The site displays a message saying "Account not activated - please click on the activation link received by email" :

    You should have received this e-mail containing an activation link at the address you provided when you created your account. Check your spam folder!

    If you still haven't received it, click on the "resend confirmation link" button, which appears when you try to connect (this link is valid for 24 hours).

    • The site will display a message saying "Invalid identifiers":

    If you have forgotten your password, click on the "forgot password" link.

    You will then receive an e-mail allowing you to choose a new password.

    If you still can't log in, please contact our customer service department by e-mail: contact@kokopelli-semences.fr or call 05 61 67 69 87.

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• Bags
  • Why are your bags made of Kraft paper?

    For ecological reasons, we refuse to use plastic or glossy paper packets.

    The kraft paper we use comes from renewable resources and has the advantage of being unbleached, biodegradable, and recyclable.

    Breathable, it provides ideal storage conditions for seeds and effectively regulates moisture inside the packet!

  • What does the information on your bags mean?

    On our packets, in addition to the vernacular name of the species, the Latin name, the variety name, description, and sowing tips, you will find various information:

    

    • Price Code: While the majority of packets are priced at a fixed rate of €3.40, some species may have higher prices.
    • Packet of x gram(s) or seed(s): Simply the quantity of seeds in the packet.
    • Estimated number of plants or surface: This information is provided based on germination rate and the packet's capacity.
    • European "leaf" logo: Certifies that our seeds comply with the standards of Organic Agriculture.
    • Origin: Indicates the department or country where the seed was produced.
    • Illustration: Each illustration is unique and handcrafted by painters or illustrators.
    • Germination rate: The rate obtained during germination testing. Each lot is tested once or twice a year, following our specifications for germination rates higher than European standards.
    • Gardening tips: Presented in simple and understandable pictograms, providing quick insights into the variety's needs.
    • Properties and use: If a species or variety has medicinal properties, serves as green manure, or attracts pollinators, a series of pictograms will provide this information.
    • Lot number: We assign a number to each lot for comprehensive tracking, even after depletion.
    • Code: The internal reference code for the variety.
    • Sowing calendar: Indicates sowing, transplanting, and harvesting periods.
    • QR code: Allows easy access to our traceability tool with a simple scan.
    • R. and N. EU Standard Seeds: "Standard seeds" refer to seeds with sufficient identity and varietal purity, primarily intended for vegetable production, and subject to random official controls in distribution channels for identity and varietal purity.
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• Reproduce your own seeds
  • Can I reproduce seeds from your varieties?

    Yes, all our varieties are reproducible!

    In fact, we strongly encourage you to produce your own seeds! Over the seasons, you'll obtain varieties even more adapted to your growing conditions.

    To learn the basics of seed production, we recommend reading Dominique Guillet's book "The Seeds of Kokopelli." Also, explore the technical sheets (in french only) on Kokopelli's blog; they will guide you in embarking on the wonderful journey of seed autonomy.

  • Is it difficult to reproduce your own seeds?

    Seed production requires a great deal of care and attention, but with a little determination and passion, it's within everyone's reach. We strongly recommend reading Dominique Guillet's book "Les Semences de Kokopelli" (Kokopelli Seeds), and invite you to discover the technical sheets on our blog, which will help you to embark on the wonderful adventure of seed autonomy.

  • What's the point of replanting your own seeds?

    Producing your own seeds is above all an act of resistance against a system that would like to see all seed autonomy disappear, but it obviously doesn't stop there. By producing your own seeds, you can guarantee that your garden will be much healthier, as they acclimatize to your terroir over the years. And since nature's generosity knows no bounds, you can distribute your fertile harvest to everyone around you!

  • How can we be sure that the varieties won't crossbreed with each other or with those of our neighbors?

    You need to take certain precautions to avoid cross-breeding between varieties of the same species. In some cases, a sufficient isolation distance will guarantee varietal purity. In other cases, you may need to use protective veils or hand pollination. The "Semences de Kokopelli" book contains many pages of information on pollination processes and seed production techniques for each species grown in the home garden.

    However, be aware that natural cross-breeding in the vegetable garden is a fact of life! Thanks to them, you'll discover the beginnings of fantastic varieties that you can then develop as you wish. Nature is playful, so have fun with her!

    In short, anyone with a garden can embark on this adventure. All you need to get started is the right teaching aids.

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• Adaptability and acclimatization of varieties
  • Are there any Kokopelli vegetable varieties adapted to limestone, acid or clay soils?

    In the first instance, we must avoid thinking in terms of variety, but rather in terms of species. When a vegetable species - the tomato, for example - is well adapted to the nature of a garden's soil or its geographical location, then the majority of our tomato varieties will intrinsically acclimatize, without any problem. geographical location, the majority of our tomato varieties will acclimatize intrinsically, without any problems. Of course, there are certain nuances of adaptability depending on the variety and the selection work carried out beforehand, but gardening is not an exact science, far from it, and you have to keep trying!

    Most vegetable species thrive best in soil with a pH between 6.2 and 7.5 - neutral soil being defined as 7, acidic soil as below 7 and alkaline soil as above 7. Some vegetables prefer, or tolerate, slightly acidic soil: chillies, radishes, parsley, rhubarb, beans, carrots, cucumbers, onions, squash, sweetcorn, tomatoes, turnips, potatoes, etc.

    You can also refer to Gérard Ducerf's three volumes "Les Plantes bio-indicatrices" (available from Kokopelli), which enable you to determine the nature of soils based on the plants that grow spontaneously in them.

    At Kokopelli, we like to adapt growing conditions to the species rather than the other way round. One of the keys to success is, without doubt, soil fertility. And, in the vegetable garden, incorporating compost, green manures, using agroecological or permacultural techniques, crop rotation, etc., are all good ways of creating a fertile soil. are good ways of creating a welcoming environment for most vegetable, cereal, flower, aromatic and medicinal species.

  • Are there any varieties or species at Kokopelli that help create compost?

    Any cultivated plant can produce organic matter, but some species offer little or none when harvested and consumed. This is the case with lettuces, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, etc. For this reason, we offer a wide range of fiber and carbon plants (carbon is Life!): corn, quinoa, amaranth, sunflower, sorghum, millets... After the grain has been harvested, these plants generate a very large quantity of carbon and fiber, which can be used to make balanced compost. This can fertilize not only the parts of the garden used to grow these green manures, but also those used to grow plants that produce little recyclable material.

  • Which varieties should I choose for my garden at altitude or in cooler regions?

    Aware that gardening in mid-mountain areas - or in regions with very cold climates - represents a real challenge for family gardening, for over 20 years we have been offering vegetable varieties that enable us to grow certain species that are more sensitive to the cold. This is the case, for example, of the so-called Siberian tomato, or of all the more recent varieties developed in North America - by enthusiastic amateurs, by market gardeners or by universities working in the field of cold-weather gardening.melon", "watermelon", "sweet corn", "squash", "chillies" and so on.

    To make it easier for you to find varieties adapted to cool regions in our wide range, we specify the earliness of the variety when we know it.We also advise you to choose varieties with small fruits. You'll find this information in the "characteristics" tab for each variety.

    
    For some sensitive species, here are a number of varieties suited to cooler regions:
    - Eggplants: Apple Green, Diamond, Little Fingers, Long Violette Hâtive, Ping Tung, Slim Jim.
    - Cucumbers: Early Fortune, Buissonnant, Tendergreen Burpless
    - Gourds maxima : Black Forest, Buttercup, Gold Nugget, Red Kury
    - Moschata squash: Butternut Butternutter
    - Courges pepo: Pâtissons, Pomme d'or, Rondini, Spaghetti végétal
    - Zucchinis : Nimba, Yellow with collar
    - Sweet corn: Early Midget, Puget Gold, Sweet Painted Hills
    - Melons : De Lunéville, Extra Early Nutmeg, Noir des Carmes, Petit Gris de Rennes, Prescott Hâtif
    - Watermelons: Cream of Saskatchewan, Early Moon Beam, Melitopolski, Sugar Baby
    - Physalis: Aunt Molly, Goldie
    - Sweet peppers : Albino, Ashe County Pimiento, Boldog Hungarian Spice, Choco, Criolla de coccina, Doe Hill Golden Bell, Early Niagara Giant, Healthy Pepper, Kevin's Early Orange, Klari Baby Cheese, Lipstick, Napolean Sweet, Sunrise Orange, Super Shepherd, Sweet Chocolate, Winsconsin Lake
    - Variegated tomatoes: Tiger Tom, Tigerella
    - Indigo tomatoes: Bosque Blue, JL Midnight Select
    - Yellow tomatoes: Délices d'Or, Yellow Bell, Taxi Yellow
    - Orange tomatoes: Oranges Queen, Sol Gold, Gold Dust
    - Pink tomatoes: Grégori Altaï, Maritime Pink, Zarianka, Ispolin
    - Red tomatoes : Moscow , Moskvich, Odessa, SIberian, Siberia, Stupice, Aunt Mary-s Paste, Kotlas, Santiam, Sashaa Altai,Altajsky Urozajnij, Basket Vee, Brin de Muguet, Budai Torpe, Corrogo, De Berao, Double Rich, Eros, Fireworks, Market Miracle/chudo Rynka, Marmande, Oregon Spring, Perestroika, Precocibec, Silvery Fir Tree, Early Siberian, Red Siberian
    - Cherry tomatoes: Isis Candy Cherry, Pink Bumble Bee, Galine, Gold Nugget, Ida Gold, Koralik, Red Robin, Washington Cherry, Cherry Delight, Délice du Jardinier, Tommy Joe, Clackamas Blueberry

  • What varieties should I choose for my balcony garden?

    Here are a number of varieties suitable for balcony cultivation:

    - Dill "Bouquet

    - Basil "Vert de Gênes

    - Basil "Sacred Tulsi

    - Basil "Citron à petites feuilles

    - Chervil

    - Chives

    - Coriander

    - Parsley "simple

    - Parsley "Curly

    - Japanese Parsley

    - Nash Red Kale

    - Para Cress "Lemon Drop

    - Chard "Mixed colors

    - Sweet Mustard "Mixed

    - Purslane "Green

    - Eggplant "Diamond

    - Eggplant "Ping Tung

    - Cucumber "Lemon

    - Zucchini "Nimba

    - Aunt Molly" Physalis pubescens

    - Sweet pepper "Apple

    - Piment peu fort "Balloon

    - Very hot pepper "Habanero orange

    - Mixed cherry tomato

    - Orange centiflor" cherry tomato

    - Red cherry tomato "Red centiflor

    - California poppy "Ivory Castle

    - Cosmos dain "Cosmic

    - La Vie en Rose" Ipomoea

    - Red Metamorph" marigold

    - Laureen's Grape" poppy

    - Sweet Pea "Royal

    - Officinal" Calendula

    - Tobacco "Grandiflora au parfum de Jasmin" (Jasmine-scented Grandiflora)

    - Dwarf sunflower "Iris Eyes

    - Zinnia "Persian Carpet

  • Can I grow my own tobacco?

    Contrary to popular belief, which is perpetuated by the tobacco mafia, tobacco growing is not forbidden in France, but it is authorized for personal consumption only. The resale of tobacco products is strictly regulated by the French Tax Code. Article 575 K of the French General Tax Code states that: "It is forbidden for anyone to professionally manufacture cigarettes with tobacco for others, or to accidentally manufacture cigarettes with tobacco for profit, except under the conditions set out in the decree mentioned 2 of article 565 (1) or, when this manufacture is carried out in the consumer's home within the limits of his personal needs, by himself, by members of his family or by people in his service".

    We recommend reading the book "Cultiver son Propre Tabac, de la graine à la feuille séchée" (Growing your own tobacco, from seed to dried leaf) by Sébastien Marc.

    Tobacco is a medicinal plant traditionally used in shamanic ceremonies and rituals. And while it's more than obvious that its use has been perverted to make it a weapon of mass destruction, it would seem that it's not its consumption that causes so many cancers and serious illnesses, but rather the thousands of toxic substances and industrial waste products that find their way, miraculously or by chance, into commercial cigarettes... As well as being responsible for a health disaster, they provide fabulous incinerators for manufacturers of all kinds... So, becoming a producer of your own tobacco is a social, political and ecological commitment! Nevertheless, we strongly advise strictly occasional consumption of this mysterious and magical plant. We hope you enjoy it!

     

  • How do you select between the many varieties of tobacco you offer?

    Virginia: This is a blond tobacco and THE most widely grown tobacco in the world. It comes from the state of Virginia in the United States and produces mild, sweet, light-tasting tobaccos. It can be enjoyed on its own. Varieties : Banana Leaf, Black Sea Samsun, Frog Eye Orinoco, Gold Leaf Orinoco, Goose Creek Red, Helena, Hickory Pryor, Lizard Tail Orinoco, Madole, Silk Leaf, Stag Horn, Virginia Bright Leaf, etc.

    Burley: This is also a blond tobacco, but with a lower sugar content. It also contains more nicotine, which is why it is often used in blends. Varieties: Golden Burley, Green Brior, Harrow Velvet, Kentucky Burley 15, Monte Calme Yellow, Yellow Twist Bud, etc.

    Tabacs d'Orient: These are blond tobaccos traditionally grown in Turkey, Egypt and the Middle East. Grown in their native region, they have a spicy flavor and are very fragrant. Varieties : Balikesir, Bursa, Incekara, Izmir, Ozbas, Scherazi, Shirazi, Vuelta Abajo, Yenidje, Mutki, Bafra, Celikhan, etc.

    Traditional American varieties: Amarello Rio Grande, Ancient, Big Gem, Bolivian Criollo, Catterton, Coyote Tabacco(Nicotiana attenuata), Delaware Indian Sacred (Nicotiana rustica), Golden Wilt, Guarijio Makuchi (Nicotiana rustica), Louisiana Piroque, Mohawk (Nicotiana rustica), Mostrenco, Sacred Wyandot (Nicotiana rustica) , San Juan Pueblo (Nicotiana Rustica), Santo Domingo Ceremonial (Nicotiana Rustica), Southern Tepehuan (Nicotiana rustica), Tarahumara El Cuervo (Nicotiana rustica), Tarahumara Wild (Nicotiana sp), Winpuri(Nicotiana trigonophylla), Yumbo, Punche Mexicano (Nicotiana rustica), etc.

    Tobacco with high nicotine content: African Red , Amarello Rio Grande, Bursa, Gold Leaf Orinoco, Goyano, Hyang Cho, Rejina, Vuelta Abajo, Orinoco White Stem (useful as a natural insecticide because of its very high nicotine content), etc.

    Tobacco with low nicotine content: Lemon Bright, Spectrum, Yenidje, Xanthi, Bafra, Virginia Bright Leaf, etc.

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• The Association / Join us
  • Who founded Kokopelli

    Our association was created in 1999, following many adventures in the service of biodiversity, by Dominique and Sofy Guillet and Jocelyn Moulin. Jocelyn, our best spokesman, the wandering and joyful soul of the Pied Piper, left on July 31, 2017 for his last trip. Dominique - president of the association until early 2018 - and Sofy decided to leave the Kokopelli Board, after nearly 20 years of activism within the association and more than 35 years in the field of free seeds. This new impetus, far from being a retirement, is pushing them towards other militant, dissident and revolutionary adventures! You can find Dominique Guillet's personal work, Xochi for readers and friends, on his websites:

    • http://liberterre.fr/
    • http://xochipelli.fr/
  • How is the Kokopelli Association structured?

    The headquarters of the association is located in France, in the heart of Ariège, in the municipality of Le Mas d'Azil.

    In terms of structure and association, Kokopelli is governed by a Board of Directors with the following members: Isabelle Chapelle, Leentje Vandoorslaer, and Ananda Guillet. The board, elected by the Board of Directors, consists of two members: Ananda Guillet as President and Isabelle Chapelle as Treasurer.

    On a daily basis, decisions that do not require a Board of Directors meeting are made by various managers organized in the Executive Committee (CODIR):

    • Emmeline – Human Resources
    • Nadia – Administrative and Financial Sector
    • Jonathan – Development and Marketing Service
    • Isabelle – Fairs and Exhibitions Service
    • Leentje – Solidarity Service
    • Emmanuel – Logistics Service
    • Ananda – Seed, Communication, Customer and Technical Service
  • Why join the Kokopelli Association?

    Supporting us means taking part in the protection of biodiversity by campaigning alongside all those who wish to preserve the right to freely cultivate vegetable, cereal, medicinal, aromatic and floral seeds. Thanks to our network of professional seed growers, all certified organic, we maintain a unique collection that is constantly evolving: between 1,400 and 2,000 varieties or species (depending on the season and the year).

    It also means getting involved, with us, in committed battles for environmental and social causes by contributing to our various campaigns. For example, every year, with the help of our members, we distribute over 200 parcels of fertile seeds free of charge - along with agronomic advice and technical data sheets - to numerous rural communities in need. In order to play an active part in this public service initiative, we offer to sponsor cereal and medicinal seeds for our Semences Sans Frontières campaign.

     

    By joining Kokopelli :

    • you benefit from a preferential rate on seed purchases: €2.90 instead of €3.40
    • stay informed of our actions through our digital newsletter and our quarterly bulletin.
    • you'll receive a pack of 6 postcards and an organic cotton bag.
    • if you're an "Active", "Supporter" or "Benefactor" member, you'll also receive a gift certificate.If you are an "Active", "Solidarity" or "Benefactor" member, you will also receive a "discovery" pack of 3, 6 and 12 seed bags respectively, chosen by us according to the season.
  • I would like to join/rejoin the Kokopelli Association. What should I do?

    You can join by logging into your customer account, directly on our website.

    To do so, click on . Then fill in the form and add to your basket. Your membership is effective immediately, and you benefit directly from the "member" discount.

     

    You can also join:

    • by post: Fill in this membership form and return it to us by post, together with the required payment method.
    • At our stands, at organic shows and fairs where we are present, and when our Seed Truck passes by near you.http://blog.kokopelli-semences.fr/calendrier/

    You can re-join by following the same procedure as for joining and filling in the form again.

     

  • What are the advantages of membership?

    When you become a member, you benefit from a host of advantages, including :

    - Staying informed of our actions via our newsletter and annual bulletin.
    - A preferential price for our seeds: €2.90 per bag instead of €3.40.
    - A pack of 6 postcards, as well as an organic cotton bag or a Kokopelli calendar, subject to availability.

    What's more, for "Active", "Solidaire" and "Bienfaiteur" memberships, you'll also receive a "discovery" pack of 3, 6 or 12 bags, chosen by us according to the season.

  • Can I join your association by direct debit?

    Yes, and it's much simpler and less costly for us, because we don't have to send you a reminder every year. Membership is valid until you decide to stop it. Direct debit will then stop. You can also choose to pay monthly, quarterly or half-yearly. To subscribe by direct debit, please complete this subscription form.

  • If I am already a Kokopelli member, do I need to create an account to order my seeds?

    Yes, being a member does not necessarily mean that you already have an account with us. You need to create an account when you place your first online order, and then you can place your order by logging in to your account.
    
    To create a customer account on our site, you must enter the same e-mail address as the one used for your membership, in order to benefit from the member rate.

  • I am a member, but my account appears as non-member, why?

    Either your membership has expired, or we have not registered the same e-mail address in our database. The site, which recognizes members on the basis of e-mail addresses, therefore does not consider you to be a member of the association. Send us an e-mail or call us directly. The problem will be solved in a few minutes.
    Make sure that the e-mail address is identical between your customer account and your membership.

  • Can I become a volunteer or woofer for Kokopelli?

    Yes, we do! Even though we have a lot of requests, but little space, you can contact us to tell us about your Woofing or Volunteer project. If we can, we'd be delighted to welcome you. Some of our producers are also happy to accept any help you can give them!

  • Where can I find you?

    Here's a list of the events we'll be attending: http: //blog.kokopelli-semences.fr/calendrier/
    Our exhibition team will be delighted to meet you and offer you a selection of our range of varieties, as well as books in the colors of our association.

  • What is sponsorship?

    Sponsorship involves reproducing a variety or species from seeds supplied by Kokopelli, and sending us a portion of the seeds thus harvested to benefit rural communities the world over! Because it's just as important to be able to treat oneself freely as it is to be able to choose one's diet, we offer to sponsor the multiplication of medicinal and cereal seeds to all those who wish to support the Seeds Without Borders campaign.

    Find all the information on the blog,
    Semences Sans Frontières / How can I get involved?

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• Market gardeners
  • I'm a market gardener, can I place an order?

    What's more, to promote the development of local market gardening based on open-pollinated varieties, we're offering you a special rate. Don't hesitate to contact us to take advantage of this offer.

  • Am I allowed to sell my vegetables from your varieties?

    Yes, the legislation applies to the marketing of seedlings and seeds. A market gardener can therefore buy seeds from Kokopelli and sell the vegetable production they produce. However, he or she is not legally entitled to sell the seeds.

    In any case, at Kokopelli, we strongly encourage civil disobedience in all its forms.

  • Why don't you offer larger packs?

    We work mainly with small French producers. As a result, we have no stock for wholesale sales. We invite market gardeners to take charge of their own seed production, so that they can offer healthy food to their customers. Let's not forget that, even in organic farming, over 85% of vegetables come from F1 hybrids.

    We can offer you a preferential price, so don't hesitate to contact us to take advantage of it.

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• Become a Kokopelli retailer
  • I'd like to become a reseller of your seeds. What should I do?

    Join us in our fight to safeguard cultivated biodiversity from the clutches of the multinational agro-pharmaceutical-petroindustry, by widening access to organic and reproducible seeds!

    To welcome them in your store or garden center, first create an account on our site, then send us proof of your activity (name of the structure, SIRET number, type of activity...) as well as the email address you used to create the account. Upon receipt, we will apply the discount, with the option of choosing the "on invoice" payment method (due within 30 days).

    We apply discounts on seeds, the book "Semences de Kokopelli", textiles, the Kokopelli calendar and stationery.

    Payment for the first order must be made by credit card, cheque or bank transfer (the order will only be dispatched once payment has been received). From the second order onwards, you can contact us to benefit from the "on invoice" payment method (due in 30 days).

    Please note the following conditions:

    - if this is your first order on the site, or with a new account, you must pay when you place the order. Once this has been done, upon request, you can benefit from payment on receipt.

    - we apply a minimum of 5 bags per variety ordered.

    - free delivery applies from €60 for orders in mainland France.

    We invite you to reduce your in-store seed stocks by splitting your orders over the year to optimize the germinative quality of the seeds on offer.

    We invite you to read our terms and conditions.

    Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

     

  • Do you offer displays?

    Yes, 2 types of displays are available:

    • Wooden displays

    The small display holds 36 different varieties, the large 72.

    • Cardboard displays

    The small display holds 10 different varieties, the large 35.

    You can opt for displays pre-filled with an assortment based on the most popular species and varietiesor make your own selection from the wide range of varieties we distribute.

    Assortments for displays are also available.

    Discover our displays and assortments.

    Don't hesitate to contact us to find out about our retailer prices for displays.

  • Why don't you offer a selection of your bestsellers for professionals?

    We don't want to emphasize one variety over another, in order to increase diversity in your stores too!
    However, we do offer assortments that evolve with the seasons, based on the most popular species and varieties, and including the must-haves of the vegetable garden as well as new discoveries.

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