{"title":"Greens","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"kale-mix-red-russian-white-russian-rainbow-and-others","title":"Kale Mix (Red Russian, White Russian, Rainbow, and Others)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis diverse and vibrant Kale Mix is a Metchosin Farm original, developed through careful selection from open-pollinated plants grown and refined in farm gardens since 2009. The mix brings together the best characteristics of Red Russian, White Russian, Lacinato, Rainbow, and sugar-beet-derived kale types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelections have been made over many seasons for excellent flavour, cold hardiness, pest resistance, colour, and consistent performance, resulting in a beautiful and productive mix well suited to home gardens and year-round harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant type: Leafy green (kale mix)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth habit: Upright rosettes with varied leaf shapes and colours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing: 30-45 cm (12-18\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContainer friendly: Yes; performs very well in pots and raised beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClimate adaptability: Well suited to Zones 3-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest and Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest outer leaves as needed while allowing plants to continue growing from the centre. Leaves are tender when young and become more robust as plants mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh salads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaut'ing and steaming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoups and stews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmoothies and pestos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis mix offers visual interest in the garden while providing a steady supply of nutritious greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Buy Starter Plants?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with established kale plants provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaster establishment and earlier harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore reliable performance in cool weather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReduced risk compared to direct seeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and hardened for outdoor growing conditions, ensuring strong, resilient plants ready for transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Note on Heritage and Selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKale has been grown in kitchen gardens for centuries, valued for its nutrition and resilience in cold conditions. This Kale Mix continues that tradition, combining diverse heritage types with modern on-farm selection to ensure adaptability to changing climates and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: kitchen gardens, raised beds, containers, cool-season growing, and gardeners seeking a dependable, beautiful leafy green.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223048966315,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/p81_e136b68e-a6e2-4f8d-a142-7d22b5f0e91a.jpg?v=1771536631"}],"url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/collections\/greens.oembed","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}