{"product_id":"the-veggie-garden-collection","title":"The Veggie Garden Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"836\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eThe Veggie Garden Collection brings you five classic edibles—Painted Mountain Corn, Tomato Mix, Scarlet Runner Pole Bean, Spinach, and Black Beauty Zucchini—to nourish your table straight from the garden. Each variety is chosen for its ease of growing, reliable yields, and versatile culinary uses, making homegrown meals healthier and more rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"838\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"860\"\u003eThese sun-loving vegetables thrive in well-drained soil and full sun. Plant them in rows, raised beds, or large containers. Provide consistent moisture and fertile soil amended with compost for vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1111\"\u003ePainted Mountain Corn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed for high-altitude Native American cultivation; prized for its colourful kernels and hearty flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1392\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1392\" data-start=\"1252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1252\"\u003eTomato Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e A blend of heirloom slicing, cherry, and paste types, each with a storied heritage in Mediterranean and New World cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1531\" data-start=\"1393\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1531\" data-start=\"1395\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1395\"\u003eScarlet Runner Pole Bean:\u003c\/strong\u003e An Andean heirloom valued not only for its bright red flowers but also for tender pods and high protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1663\" data-start=\"1532\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1663\" data-start=\"1534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1534\"\u003eSpinach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originating in Persia, long cultivated for its tender, nutrient-rich leaves, and celebrated in cuisines worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1664\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1666\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1692\" data-start=\"1666\"\u003eBlack Beauty Zucchini:\u003c\/strong\u003e An Italian summer squash introduced in the 1920s, known for its glossy dark skins and versatile fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1799\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1976\" data-start=\"1833\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1847\" data-start=\"1833\"\u003eZones 2–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow corn, beans, and squash after last frost; start tomatoes and spinach indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting outdoors.\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=\"2007\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2005\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2662\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2021\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant corn and beans 1–2 in deep in rows; sow spinach ¼ in deep; start tomatoes indoors ¼ in deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2308\" data-start=\"2123\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2308\" data-start=\"2125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2137\" data-start=\"2125\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space corn stalks 8–10 in apart in blocks; beans 4–6 in apart on poles or trellis; zucchini plants 24–36 in apart; tomatoes 18–24 in apart; spinach plants 3–4 in apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2464\" data-start=\"2309\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2464\" data-start=\"2311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2337\" data-start=\"2311\"\u003eSupport \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide trellises for beans and tomato cages for tomatoes; hill soil around corn and squash bases; mulch to retain moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2662\" data-start=\"2465\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2662\" data-start=\"2467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2479\" data-start=\"2467\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick beans when pods are young and tender; harvest zucchini when 6–8 in long; pick tomatoes at full colour; cut spinach leaves before bolting; dry corn for fresh ears or later use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2704\" data-start=\"2664\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2702\" data-start=\"2664\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3172\" data-start=\"2705\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2891\" data-start=\"2705\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2891\" data-start=\"2707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2721\" data-start=\"2707\"\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain 20 ft between corn varieties; 10 ft between tomatoes; 3 ft between beans; allow zucchini to flower and fruit pull for seed; save spinach seed stalks when dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"3041\" data-start=\"2892\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3041\" data-start=\"2894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2909\" data-start=\"2894\"\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let pods and seed heads fully mature and dry on the plant; shell beans and corn; dry zucchini seeds and spinach seeds thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"3172\" data-start=\"3042\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3172\" data-start=\"3044\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3067\" data-start=\"3044\"\u003eCleaning \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thresh or rub seeds free of chaff; winnow if needed; store in airtight containers in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3255\" data-start=\"3174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3198\" data-start=\"3174\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3201\" data-start=\"3198\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"3253\" data-start=\"3201\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811189862642,"sku":"MF-COLLECTION-005","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_1.png?v=1772481901","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/products\/the-veggie-garden-collection","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}