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Tayberry
Profile: While they look like a raspberry, tayberries are a bit more tart and very flavourful! About: Tayberries are a cross between a raspberry and blackberry. They’re delicate and delicious but tend to tear and bruise easily when picked by hand. Tayberry season is often short. The berries ripen at once over a few short…
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Saskatoon berries
Profile: Saskatoon berries are a deep blue-purple colour, and are slightly smaller than blueberries. They have a sweet almond-like flavour and are a natural wild berry found across North America. About: Saskatoon berries can be eaten fresh or add them to muffins, pancakes, puddings and pies, or use them to make delicious jams or syrup.
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Quince
Profile: Quince is a highly fragrant pear-like fruit that must be cooked before eating. About: The quince tree is in the same family as apples and pears. Ripe quince fruits are hard, tart and astringent. The large, yellow aromatic flesh is a favourite for making jellies and jams.
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Melons
Profile: Three melons commonly grown in B.C. are honeydew, cantaloupe, and watermelon. Of the three, honeydew and cantaloupe are the easiest to grow and likeliest to produce fruit. About: While each type of melon offers a slightly different nutritional profile, every variety is hydrating and full of antioxidants like vitamin C and beta-carotene. Most Common Varieties:
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Rhubarb
“Citrusy and sweet!” B.C.’s rhubarb season starts early in the year. Rhubarb roots remain in the ground over winter and are ready to sprout as soon as the soil is warmed in the spring. About: Rhubarb is high in vitamin K, vitamin C and calcium. Rhubarb is commonly enjoyed in pies, crumbles, muffins, and jams.…
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Plums
“Nature’s Juicy Jewels”! In 2022, B.C. produced nearly 3.8 million kilograms of plums. About: Plums are grown in the Okanagan, Similkameen and Kootenay Valleys. They’re enjoyed fresh during the late summer months. Plums are often consumed on their own as a snack or with breakfast dishes, salads, chutneys, or jams. Plums are a great source…
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Nectarines
“Sweet as nectar” Almost all B.C. nectarines are grown in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys. About: A ripe nectarine is similar to a peach, but without the fuzz. Nectarines are soft and flavourful, and a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. Most Common Varieties: Did you know?
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Loganberry
“Bold Berry Bliss”! Loganberries are a hybrid berry between a raspberry and a blackberry. About: Loganberries contain high amounts of antioxidants and are a great source of vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and manganese. Did you know?
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Kiwi
“Sweet and Tart Sensation” B.C. grows over 6.5 million kiwis each year. They are commercially grown in Abbotsford and Vancouver Island. About: Kiwi can be enjoyed in smoothies, jams, syrups, and jellies, and are loaded with vitamins, fibre, and antioxidants! Most Common Varieties: Did you know?
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Haskap Berries
“The Super Berry” Haskap berries are delicate and soft, with a juicy texture! The Okanagan Valley is a popular spot for growing the famous super berry! About Haskap berries vary in size and taste with some resembling a saskatoon berry and others a raspberry. Most Common Varieties Did you know?