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Blackberries
Prickly but delicious! Most commercial blackberry growers are based on Vancouver Island and in the Fraser Valley. Growers suggest waiting until the blackberries are plump for a sweeter taste before picking. About: Blackberries are a compound berry as they consist of a tight cluster of smaller parts. Most Common Varieties: Did you know?
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Apricots
Adorably sweet! 91% of apricots are produced in the Thompson-Okanagan and Similkameen Valley regions. They grow in the same locations as B.C. grapes, peaches, nectarines, and cherries. About: Apricots are great for making jams, syrups, and jellies, and they are a great source of vitamin C. Most Common Varieties: Did you know?
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Scallops
Fresh all year round! Scallops are transferred to deep-water tenures where they are suspended in a mesh bag (suspension culture) or are seeded on the ocean floor (bottom culture). Wild scallops are commercially harvested around November to March. About: Scallops can be pan fried, boiled, BBQ, or even ate raw. Most Common Varieties: Did you…
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Mussels
A Coastal B.C. Gem! B.C.’s coastal waters provide a great location to grow shellfish, especially Vancouver Island, the Georgia Basin, and the Sunshine Coast. About: Mussels mature into a marketable size over an 18-to-36-month period in deep-water tenures where they are suspended in mesh socks. Most Common Varieties: Did you know?
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Honey
The Power of Pollination! Bees are responsible for a lot of what we eat—without their ability to pollinate flowers, we wouldn’t have fruits and seeds! About: When producing pure B.C. honey, nothing is added during the process from bee to hive to bottle. Did you know?
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Beets
Homegrown B.C. beets are grown in the Lower Mainland, Thompson-Okanagan, Cariboo, Kootenay regions and on Vancouver Island. About: Beets have been cultivated for over 3,000 years and they vary in colour from red, yellow, and white. Early varieties of beets are planted in March to April and the later varieties are planted from June to…
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Squash, summer
Perfect for a Summer BBQ! Squash is grown in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island and in the Okanagan. Squash is a member of the cucurbit’s family that includes pumpkins, zucchinis, cucumbers, gherkins, and melons! About: Summer squash is harvested before fully maturing giving it a tender and soft taste. Most Common Varieties: Did you…
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Strawberries
Mouth-wateringly fresh! Strawberries are produced throughout the province. The main production areas are the Fraser Valley, the North Okanagan and Vancouver Island. About: Strawberries are delicious consumed fresh as a summer treat, and can also be used in desserts, smoothies, and ice cream flavours all year round! Most Common Varieties: Did you know?
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Raspberries
Sweet and Sour! The perfect fruit for enjoying fresh in the summer or frozen all year round! About: B.C. produces over half of Canadian raspberries. Abbotsford is the top producing region in the province. Most Common Varieties: Did you know?
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Turkey
Gobble gobble! B.C. turkey production is mainly concentrated in the Fraser Valley, with small flocks produced around the province! About: Turkey was traditionally purchased for enjoying at special holiday dinners, but shoppers are purchasing year-round as an excellent source of protein that is low in cholesterol and fat. Most Common Varieties: Did you know?