“DO YOU KNOW WHAT WE GROW?”

Welcome to “Do you know what we grow?”, helping you discover more about what is grown here in our wonderful province! Horticulture Nova Scotia represents a vast array of vegetables and berry varieties, some you may not know our farmers actually grow. We want you to love the produce you already consume, and discover some new varieties to make part of your regular menu. When checking seasonal availability, note how are our farmers have been able to lengthen the growing seasons of some of our produce.

We want to encourage you to seek out and try something new this season. Thank you for joining us at “Do you know what we grow?” and helping us celebrate our farmers and the products they work hard to provide us here in Nova Scotia…and beyond!

For a list of some of the wonderful produce grown in Nova Scotia with seasonal availability, please (Click here)

To discover a lot of our produce in a catchy video, click here!

To see where our produce is grown, and to meet the farmers who grow our amazing produce, check out our interactive map by clicking on the image below…

Did you know…

– There are at least 10,000 varieties of tomatoes, from small cherry ones to Ponderosa, which can weigh over three pounds.
– Watermelons are actually related to pumpkins, cucumbers, and squash.
– Bell peppers are a great source of vitamin C. They contain twice as much (by weight) as citrus fruits!
– Cucumbers have one of the highest water contents of any vegetable.
– Broccoli and cauliflower are the two vegetables we grow where the final harvested product is the flower.
– One serving of eight medium-sized strawberries contains only 50 calories.
– Squash is a great source of beta carotene, a powerful antioxidant.
– Watermelons are healthy! They contain no fat or cholesterol and are high in fiber content, potassium, and vitamins A and C.
– Blueberries are among the highest antioxidant value fruits.
– Potatoes were the first food to be grown in space.
– Radishes are the best natural cleansing agent that helps our digestive system to remove unwanted food particles and toxins from our body.
– Asparagus contains a very low amount of calories with no cholesterol and is low in sodium as well.
– Zucchini is fat-free, cholesterol-free, low in sodium, rich in manganese and vitamin C and has more potassium than a banana.
– Blackberries are a great source of fiber, 100-gram serving contains 5.3 grams of fiber!
– Rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, raspberries are delicious fruits with many health benefits.
– They’re called watermelons for a reason. Made up of 92 percent water, making them a great refresher for the summer weather.
– Red cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C and a source of fiber.
– Frozen strawberries can last up to a year!
– Broccoli is so versatile! It can be steamed, blanched, sauteed, stir-fried, roasted or microwaved.
– Swiss chard is very low in calories (19 calories per 100 grams, raw leaves).

Check out our complete list of amazing grower members for 2023! (Click here)

Product of the Month!

Onions!

Nutrition Facts:

Onions are nutrient dense, meaning they have low caloric value but they are high in essential vitamins, fiber and minerals. Onions are high in vitamin C, which contributes to the regulation of your immune health and iron absorption. Onions are also rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6. These vitamins contribute to your metabolism, red blood cell production and nerve function. These vegetables are also an excellent source of potassium, a mineral of many benefits.
Onions contain antioxidants and compounds that are beneficial to heart health, digestive health and can help regulate blood sugars.
Onions also have antibacterial properties and can boost bone density.

A couple delicious and sweet recipes to try!

Connect Socially

Take a listen to our sing-along jingle, and see what you know is grown in our stunning province!

Check out our produce storage & preparation page here

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