There are many varieties of vegetables. We plant only the ones that are suited to grow well in the local area/climate. Rich soil and our careful variety selection allows us to grow the best quality produce possible.
** Harvest dates may vary as they are dependent upon the weather **
This is a list of the crops grown in our field:
(In order of appearance throughout the season...)
Super Sweet Carrots – Year Round
- High in beta-carotenes, which are converted to vitamin A in the liver, and then used by the eyes to make special pigments, promoting good night-vision
Radish – May and June
- High in vitamins, and a good source of fibre.
Spinach – May to November
- Excellent source of Vitamin K, iron, calcium and magnesium, which are all great for maintaining healthy bones.
Strawberries – June/July
- A delicious fix of anti-oxidants and a natural anti-inflammatory!
Beans (Green and Yellow) – July to September
- A natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, high in fibre and loaded with vitamins.
Beets (Cylindrical and Round) – July to November
- Beet greens have a very high iron content, excellent for steaming or eating raw.
- Beet root is high in folic acid, and beneficial to people with anemia. But be careful of your portions… They can be extremely potent when juicing.
Broccoli – July to October
- High in vitamin C, which aids in cataract prevention, potassium rich and loaded with fibre.
Potatoes – Mid-July to October
- Great source of vitamin B6, copper, manganese and full of anti-oxidants.
Cabbage – July to September
- This is an iodine rich vegetable, high in vitamin E and uses vitamin C and sulphur to aid detoxification.
Dillweed – July to Frost
- Source of calcium and holds natural anti-bacterial properties.
Sweet Corn – August to October
- High vitamin source, including B1, B5, C and E; and a natural source of essential fatty acids and complex carbohydrates.
Walla Walla Onions – August to October
- Contain natural anti-septic properties, rich in vitamins A, B and C, and a natural source of chromium.
** At our farm store, you may also find a limited variety of in-season, locally grown fruits, brought from the fruit growers of the Okanagan **
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