We grow fresh vegetables throughout the season as well as partnering with other local farms to showcase the freshest produce the Ottawa Valley has to offer. Send us an email and we will let you know what's in season at the Orchard!

Taste: Sweet
Texture: Soft and juicy
Storage: Short term, 2 weeks
Cooking: Breaks down well, great for sauces and soft pies

Taste: Tart
Texture: Hard and dry
Storage: Long term, 1½ months
Cooking: Stays firm, great for crisps, crumbles, jellies etc.

Taste: Semi-sweet to sweet
Texture: Firm and crunchy
Storage: Mid term, 1 - 1½ months
Cooking: All recipes

Taste: Tart to semi-sweet
Texture: Firm thick skin, softer inside, juicy
Storage: Mid term, 1 month
Cooking: Breaks down well, great for sauces and soft pies

Taste: Sweet to semi-sweet
Texture: Hard, crunchy, juicy, stays white longer
Storage: Long term, up to 2½ months
Cooking: Stays firm, resists browning, great for salads, pies, crisps etc.