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2501-A Stanfield Road, Mississauga L4Y 1R6 Tel. 905 615 9400 Fax. 905 615 9401 #SupportingLocal Local Produce At Bamford Produce, we always support Ontario Grown Local Produce and offer it when it's in season. We pride ourselves in pointing out our practices for a sustainable food industry and to preserve our environment and biodiversity. In addition to this initiative, Bamford Produce recently committed with Greenbelt Foundation to promote local consumption by increasing our local produce sales and supporting local farmers. The Greenbelt Project The Greenbelt Fund is supporting five GTA based organizations on projects that will increase access to fresh, healthy, local food available to people through public sector institutions across Ontario. After all our efforts, we are happy to announce that our project “Bamford Produce Strengthening the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Value Chain” has been successfully selected to receive funding. Our main objective is to effectively market local fruit and vegetables to large food service companies and retailers. This project will increase market access for 10 to 20 small and medium sized growers, and increase sales of Ontario produce by $1.5 million. Some of our most important activities are: Purchase and implement GTINs and software upgrades to allow full trace-back of all produce to individual farmers. Generate communications materials to inform farmers of Bamford’s new product trace-back capabilities. Distribute promotional materials and post updates in our website, social network, Food Terminal, and commodity organizations. Develop weekly updates on availability of Ontario produce, recipes and menus to reach BPS and wholesale clients. Train of all Bamford sales staff on how to promote quality, safety, and healthiness of Ontario fruits and vegetables About the Greenbelt Fund The Greenbelt Fund, a non-profit organization, supports and enhances the viability, integrity, and sustainability of agriculture in the Greenbelt and Ontario. The Fund delivers support to farmers and local food leaders to ensure more of the good things that grow in Ontario are being served and distributed through our public institutions, retail, and foodservice markets. Helping to overcome challenges and support economic growth, the Fund’s goal is to create systemic change to permanently increase the amount of local food consumed in the province through grants, education, policy, and networking initiatives. For more information about the program and grants visit Ontariofresh.ca. What are the benefits of buying local produce? By supporting local farms, you're helping to keep them in business and supporting your community. In return, this helps to protect precious farmland from becoming developed. Additionally, in buying local, you are helping to cut down on the use of fossil fuels and the amount of pollution emitted by trucks. In Ontario we have so many great local options depending on the time of the year. The best part is that when you buy local you are receiving the freshest possible produce, picked just hours before getting to you. Buying local is good for the consumer, for the farmer, and for the earth. So the next time you order your fruits and vegetables, ask us what local options are available. Foodland O N T A R I O

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Page 1: Bamford's Local Produce Publications

2501-A Stan�eld Road, Mississauga L4Y 1R6 Tel. 905 615 9400 Fax. 905 615 9401

#SupportingLocalLocal ProduceAt Bamford Produce, we always support Ontario Grown Local Produce and offer it when it's in season. We pride ourselves in pointing out our practices for a sustainable food industry and to preserve our environment and biodiversity. In addition to this initiative, Bamford Produce recently committed with Greenbelt Foundation to promote local consumption by increasing our local produce sales and supporting local farmers.

The Greenbelt ProjectThe Greenbelt Fund is supporting five GTA based organizations on projects that will increase access to fresh, healthy, local food available to people through public sector institutions across Ontario. After all our efforts, we are happy to announce that our project “Bamford Produce Strengthening the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Value Chain” has been successfully selected to receive funding.Our main objective is to effectively market local fruit and vegetables to large food service companies and retailers. This project will increase market access for 10 to 20 small and medium sized growers, and increase sales of Ontario produce by $1.5 million.

Some of our most important activities are:Purchase and implement GTINs and software upgrades to allow full trace-back of all produce to individual farmers.

Generate communications materials to inform farmers of Bamford’s new product trace-back capabilities.

Distribute promotional materials and post updates in our website, social network, Food Terminal, and commodity organizations.

Develop weekly updates on availability of Ontario produce, recipes and menus to reach BPS and wholesale clients.

Train of all Bamford sales staff on how to promote quality, safety, and healthiness of Ontario fruits and vegetables

About the Greenbelt FundThe Greenbelt Fund, a non-profit organization, supports and enhances the viability, integrity, and sustainability of agriculture in the Greenbelt and Ontario.The Fund delivers support to farmers and local food leaders to ensure more of the good things that grow in Ontario are being served and distributed through our public institutions, retail, and foodservice markets. Helping to overcome challenges and support economic growth, the Fund’s goal is to create systemic change to permanently increase the amount of local food consumed in the province through grants, education, policy, and networking initiatives. For more information about the program and grants visit Ontariofresh.ca.

What are the benefits of buying local produce? By supporting local farms, you're helping to keep them in business and supporting your community. In return, this helps to protect precious farmland from becoming developed. Additionally, in buying local, you are helping to cut down on the use of fossil fuels and the amount of pollution emitted by trucks.

In Ontario we have so many great local options depending on the time of the year. The best part is that when you buy local you are receiving the freshest possible produce, picked just hours before getting to you.

Buying local is good for the consumer, for the farmer, and for the earth. So the next time you order your fruits and vegetables, ask us what local options are available.

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AVAILABILITYONTARIO

FarmersMeet our

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CODE ITEM SIZE FARMERFF00088 Red Delicious Apples E.F. 100's Bay Growers, Clarksburg, ONFF00089 Red Delicious Apples E.F 88's Bay Growers, Clarksburg, ONFF00084 McIntosh/ IDA 120's Bay Growers, Clarksburg, ONVE00005 Asparagus Green 11 lb Spearit Farms, Langton, ONVE00050 Asparagus White 11 lb Janssen Farmers, Simcoe, ONVE00188 Baby Bok Choy 30 lb Everfresh Fuits & Vegetables, London ONVE00052 Bean Sprouts 10 lb Sprout King, Mississauga, ONVE00009 Bok Choy 40 lb K.B. Farms, OntarioVE00012 Cabbage Gren 12's De Dru Farms, OntarioVE00956 Cabbage Red 16's De Dru Farms, OntarioVE00013 Cabbage Red 12's De Dru Farms, OntarioVE00061 Carrots Large 50 lb Roy Phillips Farms, London, ON VE00068 Celery Root 12's Den Boer Family Farm., Otterville, ONVE00069 Collard Greens 24 Durocher's Petite Cote Produce, LaSalle, ONHH00006 Coriander 24's Ippolito Farms, Burlington, ONVE00018 Cucumber English 12's Koorneef Produce, Grimsby, ONVE00074 Baby Eggplant 10 lb Multi Acre Produce, Leamington, ONVE00267 Onions Cooking 24x2 Lb Den Boer Family Farm., Otterville, ONVE00112 Parsnips 25 lb Roy Phillips Farms, London, ON VE00119 Peppers Orange 11 lb Sam Daraiche Produce. Etobicoke, ONVE00120 Peppers Red 5kg Sam Daraiche Produce. Etobicoke, ONVE00127 Peppers Yellow 5kg Koorneef Produce, Grimsby, ONVE00206 Lettuce Boston 18's Bayshore Vegetables, Burlington, ON

Ontario Strawberries 6x1 Shabatura Produce, Windham Centre, ONVE00041 Swiss Chard Green 24 Durocher's Petite Cote Produce, LaSalle, ONVE00042 Swiss Chard Red 24 Durocher's Petite Cote Produce, LaSalle, ONVE00780 Tomatoes Cherry Heirloom 12's Koorneef Produce, Grimsby, ONVE00327 Tomatoes Cherry W/V 5 lb Koorneef Produce, Grimsby, ONVE00167 Tomatoes Cluster Orange 11 lb Koorneef Produce, Grimsby, ONVE00169 Tomatoes Cluster Red 11 lb Koorneef Produce, Grimsby, ONVE00781 Tomatoes Heirloom 10 lb Koorneef Produce, Grimsby, ONVE00166 Tomatoes Hot House 15 lb Koorneef Produce, Grimsby, ONVE00203 Tomatoes Yellow Cherry 12's Koorneef Produce, Grimsby, ONVE00170 Tomatoes Yellow Cluster 11 lb Koorneef Produce, Grimsby, ONVE00174 Turnip Waxed 50 lb Glavin Farms, Lucan, OntarioVE00179 Zucchini Green 18 lb Magalas Produce, Waterford, ON

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In 2012 in an effort to further enhance our long term vision to increase our local offerings and focus on an overall local sustainability practices Bamford Family Farms was established when we acquired and now manage over 200 acres of apple orchards in Grey, County, located less than 2 hours north of Toronto. Bamford Family Farms currently grows every major apple variety available in Ontario including MacIntosh, Spys, Red and Golden Delicious among others.Apples are harvested by hand, and gently placed into bins. They are then loaded and transported to our Bay Growers Packing Facility located less than 15 minutes from Bamford Family Farms.Bamford Family Farms use the latest growing and harvesting technology to continually improve our quality of products. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality fruit directly to the consumer.

Visit our apple orchards during the fall harvest to enjoy some of our fresh great tasting apples right off the tree.

BAMFORDFAMILY FARMSwww.everythingproduce.caCLARKSBURG, ONTARIO

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Bay Growers Inc. is a grower owned Incorporated Company with 11 member/owners, all of which are large commercial apple growers located on the lee of the Niagara escarpment, locally known as the Beaver Valley. Bay Growers has been growing apples in southern Georgian Bay area for generations and we hand pick all our apples at the proper maturity for maximum freshness and flavor. Our member/owners grow over 3,000 acres of youngorchard in the southern Georgian Bay growing region of Ontario.The owner group have made a substantial financial investment in the state-of-the-art storage and packing facility. Bay Growers is one of the newest and most technologically advanced storage and packing facilities in Canada.

BAYGROWERSAPPLESwww.baygrowers.comCLARKSBURG, ONTARIO

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The farm is located at 1655 and 1700 North Road and consists of 270 Acres situated in the former Township of Houghton, now the County of Norfolk. They are in the southwest corner of Norfolk County approximately 6 kms north of Lake Erie. Raymond and Brenda Lammens are the owners of Spearit Farms which is named to reflect the asparagus spears that they grow and market.The peak season for Spearit Farms is May and June, when the asparagus is harvested.Their technology and equipment includes hydro- cooling of the asparagus upon delivery from the production fields to remove the internal heat from the spears and enhance the shelf live.

SPEARIT FARMS www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKZvpZBVVRgLANGTON, ONTARIO

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Shabatura Produce is a multi-generational family owned and operated farming business in the heart of Norfolk County which has been handed down from father to son since its beginning in the early 1900’s.Today, they are farming approximately 950 acres of fruits and vegetables in Norfolk County. Everything they grow is hand planted , hand harvest and hand graded.They use GPS guidance on our tractors to ensure maximum work is done in the least amount of time, minimizing our footprint. Shabatura Produce is dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of produce through strict adherence to federal and provincial food safety laws.

SHABATURA PRODUCE www.shabaturaproduce.comWINDHAM CENTRE, ONTARIO

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S. Fett Farms is a family-owned potato farming company located in La Salette, Norfolk County, Ontario that supplies markets all over North America with Canada’s finest potatoes. Potatoes include a variety of yellows, reds, whites, and gourmets.

Since the Fetts started farming potatoes in 1972, they have developed and implemented various standards, technologies, and programs which have helped advance the company to its present operating status. S. Fett Farms has been Food Safety Certified by the University of Guelph.

S. FETT FARMS www.sfettfarms.comLA SALETTE, ONTARIO

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CARRON FARMS

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BRADFORD, ONTARIOwww.carronfarms.ca

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Carron Farms supplies us with carrots and beets.

They were established in 1934 when the Verkaik family purchased a parcel of land on the west side of the Holland Marsh.

“We continually monitor our produce as it is growing using both the knowledge passed down from past generations along with modern technology to ensure the quality of your food and the sustainability of our farmland.” - Carron Farms

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MAGALASFARMS

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WATERFORD, ONTARIOwww.magalasproduce.com

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Magalas supplies us with eggplant and zucchini (both green and yellow).

Magalas Farms is operated by the Magalas family. They slowly expanded and with a new generation in the 1980s, created a large farm that would sell its produce at the Ontario Food terminal.

In 1994 Martin and his wife Cheryl solely took over Magalas Produce LTD, and expanded the fresh fruit and vegetable production to include strawberries, zucchini, melon (cantaloupe), sweet corn, tomatoes and roma tomatoes.

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NIGHTINGALEFARMS

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LA SALETTE, ONTARIOwww.nightingalefarms.com

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Nightingale supplies us with green beans, eggplant, red pepper and zucchini (both yellow and green)

They were established in 1950 by Frank J. Nightingale and remain a family company.

Nightingale sells both conventional and organic produce at the Ontario Food terminal.

Nightingale Farms has grown from a small family farm to the vast 1,500 acres from which now grows, packs and ships over 35 million pounds of fresh produce annually.

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Fruits Month JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Apples JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Apricots JUL AUG

Blueberries JUL AUG SEP

Cherries JUN JUL

Cranberries OCT

Currants JUL AUG

Gooseberries JUL AUG

Grapes AUG SEP

Muskmelon AUG SEP

Cantalupoe JUL AUG

Nectarines AUG SEP

Peaches JUL AUG SEP

Pears AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Plums JUN JUL AUG

Rhubarb MAR APR MAY

Strawberries MAY JUN JUL

Watermelon JUL AUG SEP

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Vegetables Month JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Artichoke AUG SEP OCT

Asian Vegetables JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT

Asparagus MAY JUN

Beans JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT

Beets JAN FEB MAR APR JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Golden Beets JUL AUG

Bok choy JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV

Broccoli JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT

Brussels Sprouts SEP OCT NOV

Cabbage JAN FEB MAR APR JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Carrots JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Cauliflower JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV

Celery JUL AUG SEP OCT

Corn JUL AUG SEP OCT

Cucumber (field) JUN JUL AUG SEP

Cucumber (greenhouse) FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT

Eggplant AUG SEP OCT

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Vegetables Month JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Leeks JAN FEB AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Lettuce (assorted) JUN JUL AUG SEP

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Mushrooms JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Onions (cooking) JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Onions (green) JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV

Onions (red) JAN FEB MAR SEP OCT NOV DEC

Parsnips JAN FEB MAR APR AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Peas (green) JUN JUL

Peppers (field) JUL AUG SEP OCT

Peppers (greenhouse) MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV

Potatoes JAN FEB MAR JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV

Pumpkin SEP OCT

Radicchio JUN JUL AUG

Radishes MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV

Rapini AUG SEP OCT

Swiss Chard JUN JUL AUG(red/green)

Lettuce (greenhouse)

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Vegetables Month JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Rutabaga JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Spinach MAY JUN JUL AUG

Kale (green) JUN JUL AUG

Sweet potatoes SEP OCT

Tomatoes (field) JUL AUG SEP

Tomatoes (greenhouse) MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV

Grape Tomato JUN JUL AUG

Zucchini JUL AUG SEP OCT

Collards (green) JUN JUL AUG

Dill cucumber JUL AUG

Napa Cabbage JUL AUG

Coriander JUN JUL AUG

Parsley JUN JUL AUG

Belgium Endive JUL AUG

Summer squash JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT

Squash JAN AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Squash JAN AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

(italian / curly)

(red / white)

(butternut, buttercup, hubbarb)

(acorn, pepper, spaghetti)

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Chance seedling discovered in B.C. in the 1980s. It is a large red apple that is crisp and juicy with a distinct aroma and a sweet low acid �avour. Excellent for eating fresh.

AmbrosiaOct.-Mar.

Cross between the McIntosh and Red Delicious. Slightly tart; juicy, �rm and crisp. Ideal for snacks; makes great applesauce.

EmpireOct.-Jul.

Cross between a Delicious and Ralls Janet. Medium to large size; �rm and greenish pink in colour with white �esh. Great for eating fresh.

FujiMid-late Oct.-Feb.

Cross between the Kidd’s Orange and Golden Delicious. Average size; yellow-orange ground colour with a red blush. Ideal for eating fresh.

GalaEarly Sept.-Feb.

Introduced in 1916 and originated in West Virginia as a chance seedling. Firm and juicy. Slices keep their shape when baked in pies. Favorite choice for snacks and applesauce.

Golden DeliciousOct.-Mar.

Cross between the Macoun and Honeygold. Large sized fruit with distinctive crisp texture, aromatic, juicy and a slightly acidic, sweet taste. Flesh is cream coloured. Best eaten fresh.

HoneycrispLate Sept.-Mar.

Cross between the Jonathan and Wagener. Medium to large with round to �at round shape. Tart; keeps its �avour when oven baked. Ideal for eating fresh or oven baking.

IdaredDec.-May

Discovered in 1800 as a chance seedling by John McIntosh of Dundela, Ontario. Medium size with irregular round shape, it’s a green apple with a red splash and white, juicy �esh. Mildly tart, with sweetness as it ripens. Excellent for sauces, pies or eating fresh.

McIntoshMid Sept.-May

Distinguished by bright red stripes and an elongated shape. Large, crisp and �rm. Excellent for pies and baked apples.

Northern SpyOct.-May

Large size, �rm, sweet and juicy. Dark red colour and elongated shape. Excellent in salads but not recommended for cooking.

Red DeliciousOct.-May

Sweet and tangy. A popular choice in Europe and one of the oldest Ontario varieties. Great as a fresh snack but also ideal for pie �lling and applesauce.

RussetLate Oct.-Jan.

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Ingredients

• 2 lb fava beans, shelled

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/4 cup minced yellow onion

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon chopped Italian parsley

PreparationBring a large saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boil. Add the fava beans and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt

and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water to stop the cooking. Remove

and discard the outer skins. Set the beans aside.

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft and

lightly golden, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds; don't let the garlic brown.

Add the fava beans and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer,

shaking the pan gently from time to time, until the beans are tender, about 15 minutes. Season

with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve immediately.

Fava Beans withGarlic Recipe

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Description/ Unit New AvailableRed Delicious Apples 100's/113’sMcIntosh/ IDA 120'sStrawberries 6x1Baby Bok Choy 30 lbBaby Cucumbers 12 pkg x 6 pcs Baby Eggplant 11 lbBean Sprouts 10 lbBok Choy 40 lbBunch Radish 30’sCabbage Red 12's/ 16’sCabbage Green 12’sCarrots Large 50 lb Celery Root 12'sCollard Greens 24Coriander 24'sCucumber English 12'sDill Weed 24’sGreen Kale 12’s Heirloom Tomatoes 10 lbOnions Cooking 24x2 LbParsnips 10 lb/ 25 lbPeppers Orange 5kg/11 lbPeppers Red / Yellow 5kgLettuce Boston 18'sOntario Strawberries 6x1Rutabagas 40 lbRed and Green Leaf 24’sSalanova Lettuce 12 ctSledger Variety Pack 6’sSwiss Chard Green 24Swiss Chard Red 24Tomatoes Cherry Heirloom 12'sTomatoes Cherry W/V 5 lbTomatoes Cluster Orange 11 lbTomatoes Cluster Red 11 lbTomatoes Heirloom 10 lbTomatoes Hot House 15 lbTomatoes Yellow Cherry 12'sTomatoes Yellow Cluster 11 lbKumato Tomatoes 10x1Turnip Waxed 50 lbZucchini Green / Yellow 18 lb

Black Kale

Bunch Beets

Cucumber Regular

Curly Parsley

Endive / Escarole

English Peas

Fava Beans

Field Cucumbers

Grape Tomatoes

Green Onions

Italian Parsley

Pickling Cucumbers

Roma Tomatoes

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A term used by the English, meaning tender vegetable, also known in the US as squash. Large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins Marrow squash also known as vegetable marrow. Green in color and oval shaped. It can grow to the size of a watermelon. It is related to the zucchini. They have a very bland flavor and can be stuffed with meat stuffing. Best when eaten young and not over boiled. Vegetable marrow has a sweet and nutty flavor.

Vegetable Marrow

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Field CucumbersField cucumbers, sometime called garden cucumbers, have deep-green colored skin and noticeable seeds. When picked young and small in size the skin and seeds can be eaten. However, the larger the field cucumber becomes, the thicker and tougher the skin and seeds become. That's why some prefer to peel and seed medium- to large-sized field cucumbers before eating them.

Seasonally available, pickling cucumbers are field cucumbers picked when very small. As their name suggests they are great for pickling. They can also be eaten raw, skin-on, and can add a nice crunch to a salad.Some people have a personal preference for removal of cucumber seeds, and we respect this preference. The seeds can easily be removed from a cucumber if it's cut lengthwise and the tip of a spoon is used to gently scoop out the seeds. Our general recommendation, however, is to keep and consume the seeds, since they are an unusually rich source of nutrients. Getting optimal nourishment from your cucumbers while minimizing your health risks will mean choosing organically grown cucum-bers over conventionally grown varieties.

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Local Produce RecipesCucumber & Celery Salad with Tuna• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar• 1 tablespoon sugar• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil• 2 cucumbers, cut into 1/4-inch half-moons • 3 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch pieces• 2 cans solid white tuna in water• Coarse salt and ground pepper

In a medium bowl, stir together poppy seeds, vinegar, sugar, and oil. Add cucumbers, celery and drained tuna; season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat. Sprinkle with celery leaves and serve immediately.

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Pea TendrilsAlso known as pea shoots, are the young leaves, stems, vines, and �owers of a pea plant. All the parts of the plant are edible. The type of pea plant is typically either a snow pea or a shelling pea, and the original variety will have an impact on the taste of the tendrils. They are harvested before pea pods have developed, and depending on the maturity of the plant, there may only be small shoots with leaves or there may be long stems with leaves, �owers, and vines. The di�erent parts of the plant have di�erent textures (also depending on maturity) and the stem in particular can be crunchy and crisp.

Micro CilantroIt is often referred to as Coriander Leaves or Cilantro. These greens are an excellent addition to sandwiches and wraps. The Micro Cilantro that we grow is grown from only certi�ed micro greens seeds, and is grown in soil in a completely sterile, natural environment. The greens are grown to between 1”- 21/2” and are completely edible all the way down to the roots. The leaves of micro cilantro and elongated compared to that of the full-size plant.

Micro Purple RadishHave vibrant purple leaves and a similar spice of red radish. The deep purple hue of these microgreens brings an immediate colour infusion to any dish. When stored in a cool, dark environment, the vibrant colouring grows deeper, however if left exposed to heat and light over an extended period of time, the colour will fade to a lighter green.

Our finest selection of microgreens is grown and shipped directly from our Local supplier, The Herbman Farms, located at Port Stanley, Ontario.

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Are tiny, edible plants produced from a variety of different herbs or vegetables. Small, brightly coloured, and packed full of flavor. Microgreen are both delicious and nutritious. Microgreens can be a fantastic addition to leafy salads, sandwiches or as a tasty garnish. They can add a healthy burst offlavor and freshness to any sandwich or wrap.

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Micro Basil Is quite similar to full sized basil, with a slightly stronger �avour pro�le, and a more diverse visual pro�le. We commonly grow green micro basil, which is slightly sweeter compared to that of Thai Basil or Lemon Basil. The entire green is edible, and is more often than not used as an accent or garnish rather than an ingredient included in the cooking process, due to its fragile nature.

Yellow PopcornPerhaps one of the most striking microgreens available, these greens are delivered with a vibrant yellow colouring. When kept out of direct light, Yellow Popcorn Greens remain a bright yellow and will bring an immediate colour infusion to any dish. Yes, they are grown from popcorn kernels! They are grown to between 2”– 4” and take on shape that looks similar to a long feather or blade of grass. The leaf and the stem of the microgreen are edible; however it is not recommended that the root be eaten.

Microgreens Mix Is a variety of mustard, pak choi, red cabbage, red kale, purple kohlrabi and mizuna that vary from season to season. We typically create a mix that is powerful and complex, and more often than not our micro mix will stand alone as a salad mix. Like all of our other varieties of microgreens, our micro mix is grown in a natural, sterile environment and is grown from only certi�ed microgreens seeds.

100% Pesticide FreeWe grow our microgreens in natural materials like peat moss and soil, all within a 100% pesticide, chemical and fertilizer free environment so that you and your patrons can have peace of mind when enjoying our product.

Not SproutsSprouts are grown in water only and hold pale, underdeveloped leaves and roots. Microgreens are grown in natural materials and take a longer time to produce with the first real leaves being the sign of harvest.

Quality TestedWe supply high-quality, locally grown product that has successfully passedour most rigorous safety standards.

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