{"product_id":"magenta-spreen","title":"Magenta Spreen","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"979\" data-start=\"421\"\u003eMagenta Spreen is a beautiful and nutritious leafy green, also known as lamb’s quarters, with bright magenta tips that make it a standout in the garden. Best harvested young for a fresh, spinach-like flavour, it’s delicious raw in salads or lightly cooked in stir-fries. As the plants mature, they grow tall and produce long seed stalks, adding structure and visual interest to garden beds. A fast-growing annual that thrives in many soil types, it self-seeds readily, making it a low-maintenance addition to your edible landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"981\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Magenta Spreen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1022\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003eThis adaptable green grows well in Zones 3–9 and prefers full sun with well-drained soil. It performs equally well in raised beds, vegetable plots, and naturalised garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1233\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1236\" data-start=\"1233\"\u003eLamb’s quarters have been valued by cultures around the world for centuries as a nutrient-rich, easy-to-grow food source. A wild edible in many regions, this magenta-tipped variety is particularly ornamental. Historically used as a spinach substitute, it has been appreciated for both its culinary versatility and soil-enriching qualities when left to compost in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1653\" data-start=\"1639\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow from early spring through late summer for continuous harvest.\u003cbr data-end=\"1729\" data-start=\"1726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow outdoors after last frost and again mid-summer for autumn greens.\u003cbr data-end=\"1816\" data-start=\"1813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1816\"\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start in late spring and let plants self-seed for natural regeneration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2278\" data-start=\"1904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1946\" data-start=\"1904\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Magenta Spreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2278\" data-start=\"1904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1962\" data-start=\"1949\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds directly 6mm (¼in) deep, spacing 20-30cm (8-12in) apart.\u003cbr data-end=\"2032\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2045\" data-start=\"2032\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during dry spells, especially when plants are young.\u003cbr data-end=\"2117\" data-start=\"2114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2132\" data-start=\"2117\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick tender young leaves when 10-20cm (4-8in) tall for best flavour.\u003cbr data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2220\" data-start=\"2204\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin as needed to avoid overcrowding and allow reseeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2650\" data-start=\"2280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2318\" data-start=\"2280\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2650\" data-start=\"2280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2341\" data-start=\"2321\"\u003eAllow to Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let some plants grow to full maturity and form seed heads.\u003cbr data-end=\"2403\" data-start=\"2400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2421\" data-start=\"2403\"\u003eCollect Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e When seeds are dry and brown, shake or strip them into a container.\u003cbr data-end=\"2492\" data-start=\"2489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2510\" data-start=\"2492\"\u003eDry and Clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove debris and dry seeds thoroughly.\u003cbr data-end=\"2553\" data-start=\"2550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2563\" data-start=\"2553\"\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Seeds remain viable for 3–5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2731\" data-start=\"2652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2676\" data-start=\"2652\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2679\" data-start=\"2676\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2731\" data-start=\"2679\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811207491826,"sku":"MF-GREENS-014","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Magenta_Spreen.jpg?v=1772481929","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/fr\/products\/magenta-spreen","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}