Poor weather delays release of numerous locally grown foods
NANAIMO — A harsh winter, followed by a cold and soggy spring is delaying the release of a number of key farmers’ market fixtures around the province.
BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) executive director Heather O’Hara told NanaimoNewsNOW hot weather crops like several kinds of berries, as well as tomatoes and eggplant won’t be ready until later in the summer.
“It’s about a three-to-six week delay because of the cold and especially the wet weather that we had this spring,” O’Hara said.
She noted crops that flourish in the cold, like lettuce, kale, spinach and radish, are widely available.