{"product_id":"the-crazy-kids-collection","title":"The Crazy Kids Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"811\" data-start=\"457\"\u003eThe Crazy Kids Collection brings fun to the garden with five unusual—but utterly delicious—plants: Mouse Melon, Strawberry Spinach, Goldenberry, Indigo Rose Tomato, and Magenta Spreen. Each variety offers a playful shape, vibrant hue, or unexpected taste that will get little hands digging, snacking, and learning about where food comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"813\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"838\" data-start=\"835\"\u003eThese sun-loving annuals thrive in pots, window boxes, raised beds, or in-ground gardens. They’re perfect for small spaces and container gardening—just give them rich, well-drained soil, consistent moisture, and plenty of sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"1071\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"1071\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1228\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1228\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1123\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003eMouse Melon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also called Mexican sour gherkin, long cultivated by indigenous peoples as a miniature cucumber snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"1229\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1254\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003eStrawberry Spinach:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Chenopodium relative valued in Europe for its magenta seed heads and mild spinach-like leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1465\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1465\" data-start=\"1356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1372\" data-start=\"1356\"\u003eGoldenberry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to the Andes, prized for its sweet-tart berries used fresh, in jams, or dehydrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1491\" data-start=\"1468\"\u003eIndigo Rose Tomato:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern breeding marvel with anthocyanin-rich dark skins, combining good flavour with antioxidant benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1603\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1622\" data-start=\"1603\"\u003eMagenta Spreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e A colourful South African herb traditionally used as a seashore “green” and mild spinach substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1758\" data-start=\"1727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1756\" data-start=\"1727\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1887\" data-start=\"1761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1775\" data-start=\"1761\"\u003eZones 3–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start all five indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost. Harden off and transplant 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 class=\"\" data-end=\"1918\" data-start=\"1889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1916\" data-start=\"1889\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2283\" data-start=\"1919\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1919\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1921\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1932\" data-start=\"1921\"\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow ¼ in deep in seed trays or directly in warm soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2053\" data-start=\"1989\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2053\" data-start=\"1991\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2003\" data-start=\"1991\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to 6–12 in apart, depending on plant size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2054\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide stakes for Indigo Rose Tomatoes; other varieties grow well without support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2283\" data-start=\"2155\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2283\" data-start=\"2157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2169\" data-start=\"2157\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick mouse melons and goldenberries when bright; pinch spinach-style leaves and harvest berries before splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2325\" data-start=\"2285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2323\" data-start=\"2285\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2637\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2404\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2404\" data-start=\"2328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2342\" data-start=\"2328\"\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep varieties at least 3 ft apart to prevent cross-mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2515\" data-start=\"2405\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2515\" data-start=\"2407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2422\" data-start=\"2407\"\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow seed heads (spinach, spreen) and berries (goldenberry) to fully mature on the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2637\" data-start=\"2516\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2637\" data-start=\"2518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2531\" data-start=\"2518\"\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rub seed heads or squeeze berries to release seeds; rinse, dry, and store airtight in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2720\" data-start=\"2639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2663\" data-start=\"2639\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2666\" data-start=\"2663\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2718\" data-start=\"2666\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811182424306,"sku":"MF-COLLECTION-004","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/The_Crazy_Kids_Collection.png?v=1772481889","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/fr\/products\/the-crazy-kids-collection","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}