Vegetables
Cabbage
Cabbage is a nutritious food with a great source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and fibre. Cabbage can be eaten fresh, as a stir-fry, or made into sauerkraut, stews, and cabbage rolls.

Here are some of the different varieties of cabbage that can grow in Saskatchewan.

The dense cabbage head in the middle of this plant will be great to store.
- Early:
These cabbages are planted earlier in order to be harvested earlier and are typically smaller in size. They do not have a long storage period, so must be eaten shortly after harvesting. - Mid-season:
These cabbages mature at a slower rate than early cabbages. They form medium-sized cabbage heads. - Late-season:
These cabbages form the largest heads and take the longest to mature. They are great for storing in a cool, dark place. - Red:
These cabbages have a longer growing season. They are great for salads.
Onions
Onions vary in shape, size, and colour. The green tops of onions that can be eaten are called green onions. They are a good source of vitamin C, other vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants. Onions add flavour to many kinds of food. They can be eaten raw, baked, sautéed, or fried.

Green, white, red, and yellow sweet Spanish onions are great to eat raw. Yellow cooking onions are more pungent, and are best cooked.
Potatoes
Potatoes come in many different shapes, colours, and sizes depending on what they will be used for. Potato plants should be ‘hilled,’ which means to pile dirt on top of the seed potato. This prevents the potatoes from being sun burnt and protects them from frost. Potatoes are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and carbohydrates.

These potato plants have been hilled.

This farmer is harvesting potatoes.
This video shows the interesting process of harvesting potatoes on a Saskatchewan farm.
Greenhouses
Greenhouses allow vegetables to grow all year round in Saskatchewan. The greenhouse allows the sunlight in while keeping the temperature warm and the humidity high. Many different types of vegetables can be grown in greenhouses as they have ideal growing conditions. Some popular vegetables grown in greenhouses include tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, peas, and beans.

Greenhouses allow vegetables to grow all year round in Saskatchewan!
Find out how greenhouses can be used in Canada’s harsh climate.