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Broccoli
Green machine! Broccoli is a member of the mustard family and classified as a brassica’s vegetable. Broccoli gets its name from the Italian plural of the word broccolo which means “the flowering crest of a cabbage”. About: Broccoli is a great source of antioxidants, and it is filled with vitamins, minerals, calcium, fibre, and vitamins…
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Gooseberries
Member of the wild ribes! Gooseberries belong to the same fruit family as currants. About: Gooseberries are grown on the south coast region of B.C. In recent years, they’ve become more popular due to their nutritional value. Most Common Varieties: Did you know?
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Currants
Perfect for pies! The wild red flowering currant is native to BC and is mainly located along the coast of Vancouver Island and the lower mainland. About: The red-flowering currant is a member of the gooseberry family and grows in the form of a tall shrub ranging from 1 to 3 metres tall. Most…
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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…