Apple Capital of Canada

The Lower Similkameen Valley is one of the finest growing areas in the world. The desert like soil, abundant ground water and sunny climate are ideally suited to a large variety of fruits and vegetables of exceptional quality.

The following is a guideline of harvest times for a variety of fruits and vegetables. These dates are for the Valley around Keremeos and Cawston.

Lower Similkameen Valley Harvest Times

Asparagus
Cherries
Peaches / Nectarines
Apricots
Apples
Plums
Corn
Tomatoes / Peppers
Prunes
Pears
Grapes

May 1 - June 10
June 28 - July 20
July 10 - September 15
July 12 - August 15
July 15 - September 15
July 15 - September 15
July 15 - First Frost
August 5 - First Frost
August 15 - September 15
August 15 - October 10
September 5 - October 10

Please note: The above dates may fluctuate due to weather conditions and varieties.


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