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Corn
Profile: Sweet corn is grown commercially in the Okanagan Valley, the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. About: Corn is best eaten the day it’s purchase, which is why much of it is sold at roadside stands and farmers’ markets. After harvest, sweet corn sugar quickly converts to starch. Did you know?
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Potatoes
Homegrown! Whether you eat a baked potato at home or order fries at your local restaurant, chances are that potato was grown right here in B.C. About: The humble potato is a nutritional powerhouse. They’re about 80% water and contain more vitamin C than an orange, more fibre than an apple, and more potassium than…
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Mushrooms
A Local Favourite: British Columbians eat more mushrooms than most other Canadians. About: B.C. mushrooms are fresh and available year-round! Find them in the produce department at local grocery stores or at farmers’ markets! Most Common Varieties: Did you know?