{"product_id":"the-beginners-garden-collection","title":"The Beginner's Garden Collection","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"477\"\u003eThe Beginner’s Garden Collection is your go-to starter kit, featuring a vibrant Sunflower Mix, versatile Tomato Mix, crisp Lettuce Mix, fragrant Fennel, and protein-rich Scarlet Runner Bean. Each variety is chosen for its reliability, ease of care, and rewarding harvest—perfect for gardeners taking their first steps into growing their own food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1068\" data-start=\"837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"859\" data-start=\"837\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"859\"\u003eThese sun-loving crops thrive in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Sow in pots, raised beds, or garden rows. Ensure consistent moisture, and provide support (stakes or cages) for tomatoes and beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1101\" data-start=\"1070\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1106\"\u003eSunflower Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to North America; seeds used as a nutritious snack and oil source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1290\" data-start=\"1203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1218\" data-start=\"1203\"\u003eTomato Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom and modern varieties prized for salads, sauces, and canning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003eLettuce Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient Mediterranean greens, long valued for fresh salads and garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1465\" data-start=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1399\" data-start=\"1388\"\u003eFennel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman and Greek staple for its aromatic seeds and crunchy bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1553\" data-start=\"1468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1468\"\u003eScarlet Runner Bean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Andean heirloom grown for vibrant flowers and tender pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1555\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1742\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1603\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003eZones 2–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start tomatoes and fennel indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; direct-sow sunflowers, lettuce, and beans after danger of frost has passed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1771\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1896\" data-start=\"1776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1787\" data-start=\"1776\"\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow bean and sunflower seeds 1–2 in deep; lettuce and fennel ¼ in deep; start tomatoes ¼ in deep in trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2028\" data-start=\"1899\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1911\" data-start=\"1899\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin lettuce to 6 in apart; beans and sunflowers 4–6 in apart; fennel plants 12 in apart; tomatoes 18–24 in apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2202\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2057\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003eSupport \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake tomato seedlings; provide poles or trellis for Scarlet Runner Beans; thin lettuce for airflow; pinch fennel blooms for bulb development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2381\" data-start=\"2205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2217\" data-start=\"2205\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick lettuce leaves young; harvest beans when pods are tender; cut sunflowers at full bloom; harvest fennel bulbs at golf-ball size; enjoy tomatoes at peak colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2421\" data-start=\"2383\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2508\" data-start=\"2426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2440\" data-start=\"2426\"\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space tomatoes and beans at least 10 ft apart to maintain purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2639\" data-start=\"2511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2526\" data-start=\"2511\"\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow bean pods and sunflower heads to dry fully on the plant; let lettuce and fennel flowers mature for seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2756\" data-start=\"2642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2665\" data-start=\"2642\"\u003eCleaning \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thresh or rub seeds free of chaff; winnow if needed; store airtight in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2782\" data-start=\"2758\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2785\" data-start=\"2782\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2837\" data-start=\"2785\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811190157554,"sku":"MF-COLLECTION-015","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/The_Beginner_s_Garden_Collection.png?v=1772481902","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/fr\/products\/the-beginners-garden-collection","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}