{"product_id":"the-green-party-collection","title":"The Green Party Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Green Party Collection is your ticket to a garden full of tender, flavourful greens. Each variety has been chosen for its exceptional taste, nutritional value, and ease of growing—whether you’re tossing together a fresh salad, whipping up a health-boosting smoothie, or sautéing colourful side dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1037\" data-start=\"803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"803\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"828\" data-start=\"825\"\u003eThese cool-season favourites perform best in full sun to light shade with well-drained, fertile soil. Sow them in raised beds, rows, or containers; provide even moisture and a light mulch to keep roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1072\" data-start=\"1039\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1070\" data-start=\"1039\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1625\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1089\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003eSalad Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e A blend of baby lettuces and leaf lettuces, long used in Mediterranean table gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1295\" data-start=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1295\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1193\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003eKale Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom and modern cultivars prized since the Middle Ages for cold-hardiness and nutrient density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1395\" data-start=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1395\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003eArugula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient Roman favourite for its peppery leaves in salads and as a digestive tonic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1396\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1398\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1410\" data-start=\"1398\"\u003eSpinach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originating in Persia, valued in traditional medicine for its iron content and gentle laxative effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1625\" data-start=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1625\" data-start=\"1519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1532\" data-start=\"1519\"\u003ePurslane:\u003c\/strong\u003e Globally foraged succulent, rich in omega-3s and traditionally used as a cooling poultice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1658\" data-start=\"1627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1656\" data-start=\"1627\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1675\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003eZones 3–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-sow in early spring or late summer; succession sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1661\"\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=\"1808\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1806\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2139\" data-start=\"1809\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1899\" data-start=\"1809\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1899\" data-start=\"1811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1822\" data-start=\"1811\"\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow ¼ in deep in moist soil; thin seedlings once they develop true leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1900\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1914\" data-start=\"1902\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to 4–8 in apart, depending on variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2036\" data-start=\"1961\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2036\" data-start=\"1963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1963\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist; 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