Vegetables

We grow a wide range of different vegetables throughout spring, summer and fall. This can vary from year to year depending on market demands and weather here in Manitoba.

Below is a list of the vegetables we currently grow or have grown in the past.

Vegetables	Info	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Health Benefits
Beans (snap)	Recipe History	-	*	*	-	-	Vitamin A, C, K, fiber.
Beets		*	*	*	*	*	Calcium, Magnesium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, folic acid, vitamin C. Great intestinal cleanser. Eliminates kidney stones. Good blood builder
Broccoli		*	*	*	-	-	Calcium, Magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, B5, C, beta carotene, folic acid. Anti-cancer, antioxidant, intestinal cleaner, fibre, antibiotic, antiviral, stimulates liver. A perfect food.
Carrots		*	*	*	*	*	Calcium, Magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, beta-carotene. Excellent detoxifier, great food for health of the liver & digestive tract. Help with kidney function and kill bacteria and viruses.
Cauliflower		-	-	-	-	-	Calcium, Magnesium, folic acid, potassium, boron, beta-carotene, vitamin C. Helps to purify the blood. Anti-cancer and antioxidant.
Cucumber		*	*	*	-	-	Potassium, beta-carotene. Diuretic, laxative. Helps prevents kidney and bladder stones. Helps digestion and regulates blood pressure.
Dill		*	*	*	*	*	Calcium, vitamin C. Helps with digestion. Antioxidant.
Eggplant		-	-	-	-	-	Calcium, phosphorus, beta-carotene, folic acid. Cleans blood and protects arteries damaged by cholesterol.
Garlic		-	-	*	*	*	Calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin C. Antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, decongestant. Lowers cholesterol. Nature's own antibiotic. A perfect food.
Gourds		-	-	-	*	*
Kale		*	*	*	*	*	Beta-carotene, vitamin C, iron, manganese, calcium, potassium. A superfood packed with nutrients and antioxidants.
Leeks		-	-	-	-	-	Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, beta-carotene, folic acid, quercetin. Antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, antibiotic. Detoxifying.
Lettuce		*	*	*	*	*	Beta-carotene, magnesium, potassium, folic acid. Anti-spasmodic. Contains silicon, which supports bones, joints, arteries and connective tissue.
Melons		-	-	*	*	-	Calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin C, beta-carotene. Excellent cleanser and rehydrator. Should be eaten on its own for maximum benefit.
Okra		-	-	-	-	-	Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, , folic acid, vitamin B3, potassium, beta-carotene. Soothing to the intestinal tract. Beneficial for IBS, bloating and gas.
Onions (green)		*	*	-	-	-	Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, beta-carotene, folic acid, quercetin. Antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, antibiotic. Reduces spasms in asthma. Detoxifying. Removes heavy metals and parasites.
Onions		-	-	*	*	*	Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, beta-carotene, folic acid, quercetin. Antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, antibiotic. Reduces spasms in asthma. Detoxifying. Removes heavy metals and parasites.
Peas (snap)		*	*	-	-	-	Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, B Vitamines, folic acid, potassium, zinc, iron. Good source of vegetable protein. Tone the stomach and aid liver function.
Peppers		-	*	*	*	-	Potassium, beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin B & C. Antibacterial, stimulant. Normalizes blood pressure, improves circulatory system, boosts saliva and stomach acid.
Potato (baby)		*	*	-	-	-	Potassium, vitamin B3, folic acid, vitamin C. Potato juice is very cleansing, benefiting the liver and muscles, and providing energy.
Potatoes		-	-	*	*	*	Potassium, vitamin B3, folic acid, vitamin C. Potato juice is very cleansing, benefiting the liver and muscles, and providing energy.
Pumpkin		-	-	-	*	*
Radish		*	*	*	-	-	Calcium, magnesium,potassium, phosphorus, beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin C. Clear sinuses and sore throats. Aids in digestion, particularly when eaten with starches.
Rhubarb		*	-	-	-	-	Body cleanser. Laxative.
Spinach		-	-	-	-	-	Beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, iron, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium. Anti-cancer. Regulates blood pressure. Boosts the immune system. Supports bone health. A perfect food.
Squash		-	*	*	*	*
Sweet Corn		-	-	*	*	-	Iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, vitamin B3. Excellent food for brain and nervous system. Good for eczema. Anti-cancer food. Rich source of essential fats.
Swiss Chard		*	*	*	*	*	In the beet family. Is a great intestinal cleanser. Eliminates kidney stones. Good blood builder.
Tomato		-	*	*	*	*	Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, beta-carotene, phosphorus, folic acid and vitamin C. Contains over 90% water. Antiseptic, alkaline.
Zucchini		-	*	*	*	-

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