{"product_id":"miners-lettuce","title":"Miner's Lettuce","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"453\"\u003eA delightful native plant prized for its sweet, mild flavour and succulent texture. Thriving in cool, shaded conditions, it’s one of the earliest greens to appear in the spring—sometimes as early as January on the BC coast. This annual is known for its charming round leaves with central flower stems and its ability to self-seed abundantly once established. A top choice for wild salad enthusiasts, it grows well in woodland gardens, shady corners, or as an early-season crop in raised beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1234\" data-start=\"1017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1056\" data-start=\"1017\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Miner's Lettuce?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1059\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003eIdeal for Zones 3–9, Miner's Lettuce prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is well-suited to woodland edges, shady garden beds, or under taller crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1236\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1270\" data-start=\"1267\"\u003eNative to the West Coast of North America, Miner's Lettuce was widely consumed by early settlers and foragers as a fresh spring green rich in vitamin C—especially valued during the Gold Rush era for preventing scurvy. Traditionally used by Indigenous communities, it remains a staple wild edible in Pacific coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1862\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1624\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1627\" data-start=\"1624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1641\" data-start=\"1627\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow in autumn or late winter for early spring harvests.\u003cbr data-end=\"1700\" data-start=\"1697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1714\" data-start=\"1700\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow early spring; may overwinter in mild microclimates.\u003cbr data-end=\"1773\" data-start=\"1770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1787\" data-start=\"1773\"\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors or sow after final frost for spring and early summer greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1862\" data-start=\"1595\"\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=\"2256\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1907\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Miner's Lettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2256\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1923\" data-start=\"1910\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 3mm (1\/8in) deep in early spring or late fall in shaded areas.\u003cbr data-end=\"1999\" data-start=\"1996\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2012\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist, especially during germination.\u003cbr data-end=\"2070\" data-start=\"2067\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"2070\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick tender leaves and stems when 5–10cm tall; harvest continuously for weeks.\u003cbr data-end=\"2167\" data-start=\"2164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2183\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let some plants flower and go to seed for natural reseeding next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2296\" data-start=\"2258\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2319\" data-start=\"2299\"\u003eAllow to Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Permit a few plants to bolt and form seed.\u003cbr data-end=\"2365\" data-start=\"2362\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2383\" data-start=\"2365\"\u003eCollect Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gather seed heads when dry and gently crush to release seeds.\u003cbr data-end=\"2448\" data-start=\"2445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2466\" data-start=\"2448\"\u003eDry and Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully dry seeds before storing in an airtight container.\u003cbr data-end=\"2526\" data-start=\"2523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2536\" data-start=\"2526\"\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep cool and dark; seeds are viable for 3–4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2669\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2614\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2617\" data-start=\"2614\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2669\" data-start=\"2617\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811181310194,"sku":"MF-NATIVE-008","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Miner_s_Lettuce_2.jpg?v=1772481887","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/products\/miners-lettuce","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}