-
Rutabagas
Profile: Rutabagas are a root vegetable, often described as a mix between turnips and cabbages, but have a much stronger flavour. About: Rutabagas are sweeter than turnips, with lower water content and more pronounced flavour. One cup of cooked rutabaga contains only 66 calories. Rutabagas are an excellent source of nutrients and an excellent source…
-
Garlic
“Flavourful Brilliance!” Garlic is known for its large cloves, concentrated flavour, and potent smell. About: While garlic has been named both a herb and spice, it is actually a root vegetable. Garlic is generally a cold weather crop, and therefore grows well in most of B.C. Garlic has become a popular backyard garden staple throughout…
-
Cabbage
Profile: Cabbage is grown commercially in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island and in the Interior. About: Cabbage is a leafy vegetable that forms a tight head. Cabbage is 90% water and an excellent source of minerals, vitamin A, C and B. It belongs to the brassicas family, along with broccoli, kale, cauliflower and brussels…
-
Beans (snap)
Profile: B.C. snap beans are mainly grown in the Lower Mainland, but there is some production in the Okanagan Valley and on Vancouver Island. About: Snap beans can be green, yellow or purple and round or flat. Some beans grow on low bushes while other varieties, like pole bean plants, grow quite tall with support…
-
Greenhouse Vegetables
Profile: B.C. greenhouse growers can grow vegetables in optimal conditions for up to 10 months of the year. About: Greenhouse growers have perfected their growing environments to make efficient use of land and water. By extending the growing season, greenhouses typically produce 15-20 times more vegetables than a field of equal area. Did you know?
-
Salmon
Profile: Wild B.C. salmon’s life cycle and migration patterns create five distinct salmon species that are enjoyed by British Columbians and consumers all around the world. Farmed salmon produced in B.C. are available year-round. About: Salmon is a delicious source of high-quality protein and fat that can be enjoyed in many flavor combinations, cooking methods,…
-
Blueberries
B.C. Strong! B.C. produces over 90% of the highbush blueberries in Canada and produces over 150 million pounds of blueberries annually. About: Blueberries are considered a super fruit and have many health benefits. Consumption of blueberries may lower blood pressure, improve insulin response, and brain health. They’re high in fibre and an excellent source of…