{"product_id":"magenta-spreen","title":"Magenta Spreen Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagenta Spreen is a beautiful, nutritious leafy plant, also known as lamb’s quarters, recognizable by its magenta-pink tips that make it a striking addition to any garden. Harvested young, it offers a fresh, spinach-like flavor and is delicious raw in salads or lightly cooked in stir-fries. When mature, it grows taller and produces long floral stalks, adding structure and visual interest to flowerbeds. It is a fast-growing annual that self-seeds easily, making it a very low-maintenance crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere can Magenta Spreen be grown?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adaptable plant thrives in zones 3 to 9 and prefers full sun with well-drained soil. It is suitable for flowerbeds, vegetable gardens, and naturalized areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistory and Traditional Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLamb’s quarters have been used for centuries in many cultures as a rich and easy-to-grow food source. Found wild in several regions, this magenta-tipped variety is particularly decorative. Historically consumed as a spinach substitute, it is valued for its culinary versatility and its beneficial effects on soil fertility when left to decompose in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInformation by Zone in Canada\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZones 8–9: Direct sow from early spring to late summer for continuous harvests.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5–7: Outdoor sowing after the last frost and in mid-summer for fall harvests.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3–4: Sow in late spring and allow the plant to self-seed naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1607\"\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Magenta Spreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds directly 6 mm (¼ in) deep, spacing plants 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in) apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during dry periods, especially when plants are young.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick young, tender leaves when they are 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8 in) for best flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin as needed to prevent overcrowding and encourage natural self-seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow some plants to reach full maturity and produce seed heads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Harvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once seeds are dry and brown, shake or rub them into a container.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and Cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove debris and dry seeds completely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Seeds remain viable for 3 to 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644644450672,"sku":"MF-GREENS-014","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/Magenta-Spreen-c_u-2-1-scaled_57c732b1-d26c-4576-bc82-ad36626b616c.jpg?v=1776549344","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-ie\/products\/magenta-spreen","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}