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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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Carrots
Profile: Carrots are commercially grown in the Okanagan Valley, Lower Mainland, and on Vancouver Island. About: Carrots are a root vegetable that come in many shapes and sized. Carrots are high in vitamin C and K, potassium, and fibre. Most Common Varieties: 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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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?