Category: Ontario

Apples were first grown in Nova Scotia, Canada over 410 years ago. The biggest challenge with growing apples in Canada was climate, which continues to cause problems for farmers today. Apples didn’t make their way into Ontario until around the 1790’s, when almost every farmer was growing apples. Are apple trees native to Ontario? Apples […]

Marsh marigolds (Caltha palustris) are a cheerful sign of spring in Wilket Creek ravine. They are native to southern Ontario and are part of the buttercup family, evident by their vibrant yellow flowers. Where are marigold flowers native to? subtropical AmericaMarigolds are native to subtropical America and have been cultivated in Mexico for over 2,000 […]

Early Ontario peach varieties, such as Early Redhaven, are best eaten fresh. Mid-season and late varieties are used most often for cooking or preserving. However, they are still delicious to be eaten fresh. Where are the best peaches in Canada? Guelph, Canada Niagara is a wonderful fruit growing region, and has some of the tastiest […]

In Ontario in 2021, 249,000 households missed meals, reduced their intake of food or went days without eating. Ontario was the only province where more people were food insecure in 2021 than in 2020. Count on more people going hungry this year. Will there be a food shortage in Ontario 2022? It looks like food […]

Ontario strawberries are at their peak in June and July. But good news – day-neutral strawberries can be found from May to October in Ontario! Are strawberries currently in season? Strawberries are available all year long in grocery stores. What month are strawberries ready? For most of the country, June is prime time for strawberries. […]

If there is any vegetable that can be grown in gardening pots in Ontario, it’s Kale. This is one of the most adaptive vegetables, making it perfect for beginner gardeners in Ontario. Is kale grown in Canada? The healthy lifestyle trend is trickling down to Canadian farms, which have a adjusted their operations in the […]

Grain corn produced within the province is used for both feed (60%) and industrial (40%) uses. A significant acreage is also planted to corn silage for livestock feed. Why is corn grown in Canada? Corn for silage is used to feed livestock, especially cattle. Canadian farmers grew 10.6 million metric tonnes of corn for silage […]

Ontario: Home to two-thirds of national greenhouse vegetable area Field vegetable 2011 2016 acres Tomatoes 16,558 15,744 Green peas 15,121 16,268 Sweet corn 25,540 22,910 What is the most grown crop in Ontario? In General: Corn and wheat are widely grown across the country. Soybeans are found mostly in Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba while canola […]

Greenhouse cucumbers in Ontario are not grown in dirt (soil). The most commonly used material is called Rockwool. It has this super cool ability to hold water. Field cucumbers on the other hand are grown in soil and are available in Ontario between June and October! Where are cucumbers grown in Canada? Canadian slicing cucumbers […]

Ontario efficiently imports and exports electricity as part of the regular operation of its electricity market. Ontario currently has interconnections with its five neighbours: Quebec, Manitoba, Minnesota, Michigan and New York. Does Canada give electricity to the US? International power lines currently connect Canada to the U.S. East (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and […]