{"product_id":"the-berry-delicious-collection","title":"The Berry Delicious Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"166\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Berry Delicious Collection brings together Sunberry, Goldenberry, Salmonberry, Strawberry Spinach, and Black Cap Raspberry for a bounty of flavour and nutrition. From the deep-purple juice of sunberries to the sweet-tart snap of salmonberries, this assortment delights kids and adults alike. Grow your own berry patch to harvest fresh fruit all season long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"1075\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eThese berries thrive in full sun to light shade with well-drained, fertile soil. Plant in raised beds, fruit cages, or large containers. Provide regular moisture and a layer of mulch to retain soil dampness and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1226\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eSunberry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed in Japan in the 1960s, prized for its deep-purple berries and high antioxidant content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1332\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eGoldenberry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to the Andes, historically eaten fresh or dried, and used in jams and sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1457\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eSalmonberry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous to the Pacific Northwest, harvested by coastal First Nations for fresh eating and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1574\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eStrawberry Spinach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known since medieval Europe for edible magenta seed heads and mild, spinach-like leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1705\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eBlack Cap Raspberry:\u003c\/strong\u003e A North American heirloom, valued by early settlers for its intense flavour and medicinal tonic teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eZones 3–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-sow annuals (sunberry, goldenberry, strawberry spinach) after last frost; plant perennials (salmonberry, raspberry) in spring or fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1995\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow berry seeds ¼ in deep; keep soil evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2081\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to 12–18 in apart for annuals; space perennials 24–36 in apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2165\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide low-wire supports for trailing sunberries and raspberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2277\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick berries when fully coloured and slightly soft to the touch; harvest daily for best flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2403\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep varieties at least 3 ft apart to prevent cross-pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2502\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let berries fully ripen; collect seeds by mashing fruit and rinsing away pulp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2605\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eDrying \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread seeds on paper to dry thoroughly; store airtight in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2686\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52198414221609,"sku":"MF-COLLECTION-006","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/6225\/6681\/files\/The_Crazy_Kids_Collection_2.png?v=1764456985","url":"https:\/\/konnichiwa.ca\/en\/products\/the-berry-delicious-collection","provider":"こんにちはマート | KON NICHIWA MART","version":"1.0","type":"link"}