{"product_id":"the-winter-harvest-collection","title":"The Winter Harvest Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"432\"\u003eThe Winter Harvest Collection brings you carrots, Tadorna leeks, Chard Mix, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, and Mizuna lettuce—each selected for its ability to thrive in cooler conditions and extend your fresh-food harvest into late fall and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"714\" data-start=\"692\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"714\"\u003eThese varieties perform best in Coastal BC’s maritime climate. Sow outdoors in raised beds or sheltered rows in late summer to early autumn. A light mulch or row cover will protect tender greens and roots from the coldest snaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"982\" data-start=\"949\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"980\" data-start=\"949\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"983\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1092\" data-start=\"983\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1092\" data-start=\"985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"996\" data-start=\"985\"\u003eCarrot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root vegetable prized since Roman times for its rich carotene content and digestive benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1198\" data-start=\"1093\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1198\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003eTadorna Leek:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom leek with sweet, fine stems, long used in European winter soups and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1199\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003eChard Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiss chard cultivars valued for cold-hardiness and nutrient-dense leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1325\" data-start=\"1295\"\u003ePurple Sprouting Broccoli:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient brassica from the Mediterranean, harvested continuously through winter for its tender purple shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1458\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003eMizuna Lettuce:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese mustard greens traditionally grown as a winter salad green and for its peppery flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1754\" data-start=\"1593\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1620\" data-start=\"1593\"\u003eCoastal BC (Zones 7–9):\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-sow carrots, chard and mizuna in mid-summer; start leeks and broccoli indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting in late summer.\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=\"1785\" data-start=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1783\" data-start=\"1756\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2347\" data-start=\"1786\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1900\" data-start=\"1786\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1900\" data-start=\"1788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1799\" data-start=\"1788\"\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow root and leafy seeds ¼–½ in deep in moist soil; start brassica seeds indoors or in cell packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2047\" data-start=\"1901\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2047\" data-start=\"1903\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1915\" data-start=\"1903\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin carrots to 2–3 in apart; plant leeks 6 in apart; space chard and mizuna 8–10 in apart; set broccoli transplants 12 in apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2185\" data-start=\"2048\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2185\" data-start=\"2050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"2050\"\u003eProtection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a light layer of mulch after seedlings are 2–3 in tall; use floating row cover if temperatures dip below –5 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2347\" data-start=\"2186\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2347\" data-start=\"2188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2200\" data-start=\"2188\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull carrots as needed; cut outer chard and mizuna leaves; spear broccoli before flower buds open; harvest leeks once stems reach ½ in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2389\" data-start=\"2349\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2387\" data-start=\"2349\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2709\" data-start=\"2390\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2475\" data-start=\"2390\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2475\" data-start=\"2392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2406\" data-start=\"2392\"\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space brassicas at least 20 ft apart; chard and mizuna 3 ft apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2618\" data-start=\"2476\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2618\" data-start=\"2478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2493\" data-start=\"2478\"\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow select plants to overwinter and flower in spring; collect dry seed pods from brassicas and chard; thresh and winnow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2709\" data-start=\"2619\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2709\" data-start=\"2621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2633\" data-start=\"2621\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store thoroughly dry seeds in airtight containers, in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2792\" data-start=\"2711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2735\" data-start=\"2711\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2738\" data-start=\"2735\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2790\" data-start=\"2738\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52198414942505,"sku":"MF-COLLECTION-013","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/6225\/6681\/files\/The_Plant_Medicine_Collection_4.png?v=1764456987","url":"https:\/\/konnichiwa.ca\/fr\/products\/the-winter-harvest-collection","provider":"こんにちはマート | KON NICHIWA MART","version":"1.0","type":"link"}