John Boy Farms - Vegetables

Vegetables

We grow and sell a wide range of different vegetables throughout spring, summer and fall. Our goal is to offer as much variety as possible for as much of the season as possible. This can vary from year to year depending on the weather here in Manitoba. That being said, we almost always manage to offer our customers a great level of selection regardless of the weather conditions. Solid selection and quality are two of our main objectives every year.

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Below is a list of the vegetables we grow (* = usually available)

Vegetables

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Health Benefits

Beans
Beans (snap)

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Vitamin A, C, K, fiber.

Beets
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
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.

Cucumbers
Cucumber

Potassium, beta-carotene. Diuretic, laxative. Helps prevents kidney and bladder stones. Helps digestion and regulates blood pressure.

Dill
Dill

Calcium, vitamin C. Helps with digestion. Antioxidant.

Eggplant

Calcium, phosphorus, beta-carotene, folic acid. Cleans blood and protects arteries damaged by cholesterol.

Garlic
Garlic

Calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin C. Antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, decongestant. Lowers cholesterol. Nature's own antibiotic. A perfect food.

Gourds
Gourds

Kale
Kale

Beta-carotene, vitamin C, iron, manganese, calcium, potassium. A superfood packed with nutrients and antioxidants.

Leeks
Leeks

Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, beta-carotene, folic acid, quercetin. Antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, antibiotic. Detoxifying.

Lettuce
Lettuce

Beta-carotene, magnesium, potassium, folic acid. Anti-spasmodic. Contains silicon, which supports bones, joints, arteries and connective tissue.

Melons
Melons

Calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin C, beta-carotene. Excellent cleanser and rehydrator. Should be eaten on its own for maximum benefit.

Okra
Okra

Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, , folic acid, vitamin B3, potassium, beta-carotene. Soothing to the intestinal tract. Beneficial for IBS, bloating and gas.

Green Onions
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
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
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
Peppers

Potassium, beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin B & C. Antibacterial, stimulant. Normalizes blood pressure, improves circulatory system, boosts saliva and stomach acid.

Baby Potatoes
Potato (baby)

Potassium, vitamin B3, folic acid, vitamin C. Potato juice is very cleansing, benefiting the liver and muscles, and providing energy.

Potato
Potatoes

Potassium, vitamin B3, folic acid, vitamin C. Potato juice is very cleansing, benefiting the liver and muscles, and providing energy.

Pumpkins
Pumpkin

Radish
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
Rhubarb

Spinach
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
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

Tomato
Tomato

Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, beta-carotene, phosphorus, folic acid and vitamin C. Contains over 90% water. Antiseptic, alkaline.

Zucchini

Vegetable Transplants

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