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    Brussels Sprouts

    Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea, Gemmifera group), are a biennial vegetable of the Cruciferae family. They are native to western Europe.

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    Buckwheat

    Buckwheat (genus Fagopyrum), broad-leaved, erect annual belonging to the buckwheat family (Polygonaceae). 

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    Cabbage

    Cabbage (Brassica oleracea, Capitata Group) is a biennial vegetable of the Cruciferae family, which is usually grown as an annual.

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    Canola

    Canola is a type of rapeseed and it is a Canadian innovation. Canola is characterized by having improved nutritional qualities in both its oil and meal. Canada produced 18.2 million tonnes of canola in 2022. The majority of canola produced in Canada is exported. The main importing markets are the United States, China, Japan, Mexico and the European Union. (See also Industry in Canada.)

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    Carrot

    Carrot (Daucus carota), cool-climate plant belonging to the Umbelliferae family and grown as a root crop in Canada. Carrots are biennials, but are grown as annuals.

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    Celery

    Celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce) is a biennial plant of the Umbelliferae family and it is widely grown as an annual for its nutritious leafstalks.

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    Central Experimental Farm

    The Central Experimental Farm (CEF) was created in 1886. It is an agricultural research centre located along the historic Rideau Canal in central Ottawa and it covers an open space of 427 hectares. The Farm site was initially established on the outskirts of Ottawa but with city growth, it has become a unique feature of downtown Ottawa. (See also Agriculture in Canada.)

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    Cereal Crops

    Cereal Crops are members of the grass family grown for their edible starchy seeds. The important cereal crops produced in Canada are wheat, barley, oats, rye and corn.

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    Cherry

    Cherry is the common name for certain members of genus Prunus of the rose family, which produce small, fleshy, single-stoned fruits.

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    Chickpea

    Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is part of the legume family. The two primary centres of origin for chickpea are Southwest Asia and the Mediterranean, while Ethiopia is a secondary centre of origin. 

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    Commodities in Canada

    In commerce, commodities are interchangeable goods or services. Many natural resources in Canada are viewed as commodities. They are a major source of the country’s wealth. Examples of commodities include a barrel of crude oil, an ounce of gold, or a contract to clear snow during the winter. Commodity products often supply the production of other goods or services. Many are widely traded in futures exchanges (see Commodity Trading). 

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    Crab Apple

    Crab apple (genus Malus) is a deciduous tree that differs from the orchard apple in bearing smaller, often acidic or astringent fruits.

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    Cranberry

    ​Cranberries are tart, red berries. In Canada, most commercial production is in British Columbia and Québec.

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    Cucumber

    Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is an herbaceous annual vegetable of the Cucurbitaceae family. Only three wild plants belonging to this family occur in Canada.

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    Cultivated Berries

    The most important berry fruits produced in Canada are strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa), red raspberries (Rubus idaeus), highbush and lowbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum and V. angustifolium, respectively) and cranberries (V. macrocarpon). Blackberries (various Rubus species), blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) and redcurrants (R. rubrum) and gooseberries (Ribes grossulariia or R. uva-crispa) are of less importance but are increasing in popularity.

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