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Salad greens
Profile: Salad greens are a colourful and delicious mix of baby, leafy greens. Salad greens can include lettuce, kale, mustard greens, spinach and arugula—just to name a few. About: Red and dark green leafy greens are generally higher in antioxidants, Vitamin B6, and other nutrients than lighter colored greens. Did you know?
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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…
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Radish
“Crunchy and Zesty!” Radishes are a flowering plant in the mustard family, and they are one of the few vegetables that can survive temperatures slightly below frost. About: Radishes are a great source of Vitamin C, antioxidants, calcium, and potassium. Most Common Varieties: Did you know?
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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…
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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…
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Cucumbers
“Cool-cumber!” B.C. produces 83 acres of Long English Cucumbers each year. About B.C. farmers grow slicing and pickling cucumbers in the summer, but mini cucumbers and English cucumbers are grown year-round in a greenhouse. Most Common Varieties Did you know?
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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?
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Tomatoes
Profile: A tomato is technically a fruit, but is generally eaten and prepared like a vegetable. Usually red when mature, tomatoes can come in a variety of colours including yellow, orange, green, and purple. About: The growing season in B.C. is short, with cool rainy days and frosty evenings beginning in the early fall. Some…
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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,…
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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…