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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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Grapes
An Okanagan Signature! B.C.’s Okanagan-Similkameen region is perfect for growing grapes with its warm and sunny climate. About: Grapes are classified as berries, but they are grown on vines in green, red, pink, or purple clusters. Most Common Varieties: Did you know?
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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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Pumpkin
Festive and fun! Pumpkins come in many different shapes and sizes, perfect for various carving activities! About: Pumpkins are members of the gourd family of fruits, and they grow on vines up to 6 metres long. Pumpkins are not only used for carving, but they are also delicious in soups and baking. Did you know?
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Squash, winter
Long lasting and tasty! Winter squash is harvested in autumn. It has a tough outside layer that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and fibre. About: Squash is a delicious and healthy addition to soups, muffins, quick breads, and casseroles. Most Common Varieties: Did you know?
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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?