{"product_id":"seed-assortment-8-variety-heat-tolerant-greens-collection","title":"Seed Assortment - 8 Variety Heat Tolerant Greens Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep your kitchen stocked with fresh, nutritious greens all summer long. This curated 8-variety collection was hand-picked by our friend Rick at Stoney Acres Farm and includes some of the best heat-tolerant greens available — varieties that thrive when cooler-season crops give up and bolt. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this collection gives you a full season of leafy abundance even during the hottest months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this Heat Tolerant Greens Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection was assembled with one goal in mind: fresh greens from your garden, even when summer temperatures soar. Each variety was chosen because it performs well in warm conditions — either by tolerating heat outright, growing fast enough to harvest before bolting, or offering a unique flavor and texture that is worth the extra attention. Here is what is inside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKale - Lacinato (4 g):\u003c\/strong\u003e Also known as Dinosaur Kale or Tuscan Kale, Lacinato is one of the more heat-tolerant kales available. Its dark, puckered, strap-like leaves hold up better than curly types in summer heat and have a slightly sweeter, more tender flavor than most kales. Harvest young leaves regularly to keep the plant producing through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKale - Red Russian (2 g):\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Russian is widely regarded as the most tender and mild-flavored kale variety, making it a favorite for fresh salads as well as cooking. It handles warm weather reasonably well and recovers quickly after cutting. Its frilly, oak-shaped leaves with purple-red stems add visual interest to any garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpinach - New Zealand (4 g):\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not true spinach — it is \u003cem\u003eTetragonia tetragonioides\u003c\/em\u003e, a warm-season green that thrives in hot weather when real spinach would bolt within days. New Zealand Spinach spreads low and wide, producing an abundance of tender, succulent leaf tips. It is heat-tolerant, somewhat drought-tolerant, and productive all summer. Harvest the young shoot tips regularly to encourage continued branching and production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLettuce - Arianna (500 mg):\u003c\/strong\u003e Arianna is a reliable summer performer in the lettuce world — a type chosen specifically for slow-bolting behavior and heat tolerance. Light, tender leaves are ideal for fresh salads, and regular harvesting extends the productive season well into the warm months. Arianna is a great choice for cut-and-come-again growing in beds, raised beds, or containers with afternoon shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmaranth - Red Garnet (4 g):\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Garnet Amaranth is a true summer green. This heat-loving annual thrives in high temperatures where other greens fail, producing striking deep-red and fuchsia foliage that is as ornamental as it is edible. Young leaves are mild and slightly nutty, perfect raw in salads or lightly sauteed like spinach. It is also one of the most nutritious greens in this collection, rich in iron, vitamins A and C, and calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMustard - Florida Broadleaf (1 g):\u003c\/strong\u003e Florida Broadleaf Mustard is a vigorous, fast-growing green bred for warm-season performance. Large, broad, deep-green leaves have the bold, peppery bite that mustard is known for, and they grow quickly enough for early harvests before summer heat intensifies. Use young leaves fresh for a spicy kick in salads, or cook older leaves as a classic Southern-style braising green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLettuce, Batavian - Michelle (1 g):\u003c\/strong\u003e Batavian lettuces are among the most heat-tolerant in the lettuce family, and Michelle is an excellent example of the type. Crisp, thick leaves with good texture hold up well in warm temperatures and resist bolting longer than most lettuces. Michelle produces full, attractive heads with a satisfying crunch and mild flavor — a great centerpiece for summer salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpinach, Malabar - Green Vines Supreme (3 g):\u003c\/strong\u003e Malabar Spinach (\u003cem\u003eBasella alba\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the stars of any summer greens garden. This vigorous climbing vine positively loves heat and humidity, producing thick, glossy, dark-green leaves with a mild, slightly tangy flavor. It is not true spinach, but the leaves cook and taste similar — excellent in stir-fries, soups, and sautees. Give it a trellis, and it will reward you with continuous harvests all season long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing this Heat Tolerant Greens Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this collection includes a range of plant types and families, growing instructions will vary by variety. That said, a few principles apply across the board. All of these greens prefer well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture. Most perform best in full sun, though the lettuces — Arianna and Michelle — will benefit from afternoon shade once temperatures consistently exceed 85 F. Direct sow most varieties after your last frost date when soil temperatures have warmed, or start the lettuces indoors a few weeks earlier for a head start. New Zealand Spinach and Malabar Spinach seeds benefit from soaking overnight before planting to improve germination. Amaranth and Mustard are fast growers and can be succession-sown every few weeks for a continuous harvest. The kales and lettuces do well with a cut-and-come-again approach — harvest outer leaves and the plant will keep producing from the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatering consistently is especially important for the lettuces during warm spells. A layer of mulch around all your plants will help retain soil moisture, regulate soil temperature, and reduce stress on your greens during heat waves. For the climbing Malabar Spinach, install a trellis, fence section, or sturdy stakes at planting time — the vines grow quickly and are much easier to train early than to redirect once they are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest mistake I see gardeners make with summer greens is planting them in the same full-sun spot they use for tomatoes. Lettuces and even some of the tougher greens in this collection will last weeks longer if they get a little afternoon shade — try planting them on the east side of a taller crop like your tomatoes or pole beans. The shade those tall plants cast in the afternoon can make a real difference in keeping bolting at bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"Jerry Sawyer\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center flex-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mkw1u4pY78E\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOur Stoney Acres Heat Tolerant Greens Collection — Package Contents:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKale - Lacinato — 4 g Packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKale - Red Russian — 2 g Packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpinach - New Zealand — 4 g Packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLettuce - Arianna — 500 mg Packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmaranth - Red Garnet — 4 g Packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMustard - Florida Broadleaf — 1 g Packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLettuce, Batavian - Michelle — 1 g Packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpinach, Malabar - Green Vines Supreme — 3 g Packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Our Stoney Acres Heat Tolerant Greens Collection is available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45063456260211,"sku":"84009","price":12.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1780432220_heat_tolerant_greens_collection_collage_close_up_comp_9a0205a5-bf81-4ff2-8692-d084d20d227c.jpg?v=1780453641","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/seed-assortment-8-variety-heat-tolerant-greens-collection","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}