Our Veggies
Growing quality food is our passion at Davison Orchards. Over the years, we have diversified our crops; what started as some tomato plants between the apple rows has turned into multiple acres of vegetable fields! From sweet corn, to gigantic onions, to sun-ripened tomatoes, we work hard to sustainably grow food to fill your table. Each plant is hand-sown from seed in our greenhouse in the spring (with the exception of some seeds we sow directly into the fields such as corn). Later, they are transplanted out into the fields to produce a harvest under the Okanagan summer sun.
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Beans
We grow fresh green and yellow beans right here at Davison Orchards in the heart of the Okanagan Valley. Hand-picked during the summer, they’re harvested young for the best tenderness and flavour.
Our green beans are crisp and vibrant, while our yellow beans are smooth, mild, and beautifully golden.
Beans are perfect for steaming, roasting, sautéing, adding to salads and stir-fries, or simply serving with butter and sea salt. Preserve them by making pickled beans or freezing to enjoy year round.
Corn
We grow Peaches & Cream Sweet Corn at our Grandview Farm in Spallumcheen, as well as at our Rockview Farm in Vernon. This bi-coloured sweet corn is picked daily in late summer for maximum sweetness and tenderness.
Peaches & Cream corn features beautiful yellow and white kernels with a crisp, juicy bite and classic sweet corn flavour.
Corn is wonderful boiled, grilled, or steamed and served with butter and sea salt. Enjoy it fresh off the cob, sliced into salads or added to salsas, or freeze the kernels to savour a taste of Okanagan summer later in the year.
Cucumbers
We grow fresh salad cucumbers at our Grandview farm in Spallumcheen. Harvested every few days throughout the summer, they’re picked at just the right size for the best crunch and flavour.
Our slicing cucumbers are long, smooth, and crisp with a mild, refreshing taste. The skin is thick, but tasty, so it’s up to you whether you prefer them peeled or not.
They’re ideal for garden salads, sandwiches, veggie trays, tzatziki and infused water. Cool, hydrating, and locally grown, they’re a fresh taste of summer straight from our fields to your table.
Walla Walla Onions
We grow Walla Walla Sweet Onions right here at Davison Orchards in the sunny Okanagan Valley. Grown in the sandy soil of our Grandview farm in Spallumcheen, these onions are harvested in summer when fully mature for their signature sweetness and mild flavour.
Walla Walla onions are huge, round, and juicy with a crisp texture.
Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, roasting, grilling, caramelizing, or adding natural sweetness to soups and sautés, they bring a mild, rich flavour straight from our fields to your kitchen. They keep exceptionally well if stored in a cool dry place.
Peppers
We grow a wide variety of sweet and hot peppers right here at Davison Orchards in Vernon, both at our home farm as well as at our Grandview farm in Spallumcheen. Our peppers come in all shapes, sizes, and colours, from crisp sweet bell peppers to fiery hot chili varieties, all packed with fresh, vibrant flavour.
During the summer, we offer U-Pick tomatoes and peppers at our home farm, so you can hand-pick the freshest produce straight from our fields. Check here to see when U-Pick is available and plan your visit.
Peppers are perfect for fresh salads, roasting, grilling, stir-fries, salsas, or adding a pop of colour and flavour to any dish. They also freeze very well.
Pumpkins and Gourds
We grow a vibrant assortment of decorative and edible pumpkins and gourds right here at Davison Orchards: at our home farm, our Grandview farm out in Spallumcheen and our Rockview farm in Vernon. Hand-picked in the fall, our collection includes a variety of shapes, sizes, colours, and textures, perfect for autumn décor.
These pumpkins and gourds are ideal for seasonal displays, centrepieces, and festive decorations, bringing a touch of fall charm from our fields straight to your home. Many of the pumpkins are also edible, bringing dense nutrients and fall flavours to your kitchen.
Squash
We grow many varieties of squash right here at Davison Orchards, mainly at our Grandview farm in Spallumchhen. Harvested in the fall, our squash comes in many shapes, colours and flavours, perfect for roasting, baking, or adding to soups and stews.
Acorn
Description
As the name suggests, Acorn Squash are shaped much like the nut! We grow both the dark green coloured and the multi-coloured Carnival variety.
The inside flesh of both types is a deep yellow colour with a sweet, nutty flavour.
Cooking Ideas
To prepare Acorn Squash, cut it in half and remove the seeds. This squash is fantastic roasted with brown sugar and butter for a caramelized effect. The flesh is quite firm and holds its shape well, so it can be cooked in halves or in slices. Acorn Squash are also perfect for stuffing!
Storage
Acorn squash can be successfully stored for up to 6 months. Store in a cool location and wipe the outside with a bleach water mixture to help it last.
Buttercup & Ambercup
Description
Buttercup and Ambercup squash look a lot like pumpkins, but have a much different flavour! They are dark green or vibrant orange on the outside and have a round, squat look. The flesh is thick and meaty with a sweet flavour and dry, smooth texture. These are Tom Davison’s favourite varieties.
Cooking Ideas
To prepare Buttercup and Ambercup squash, cut it in half and scoop out the seeds. A great way to eat this squash is to cube it, drizzle with olive oil and seasonings, then roast on high heat until tender. The skin becomes very soft and can be eaten with the flesh! They can also be boiled and mashed, or cooked, puréed and used in baking.
Storage
Buttercup and Ambercup squash can be successfully stored for up to 6 months. Store in a cool location and wipe the outside with a bleach water mixture to help it last.
Butternut
Description
Butternut squash have a long shape and beige colour. The flesh has a light orange colour with a creamy, moist texture and nutty flavour. The seed pocket is small, with the entire neck consisting of solid flesh. It is the most versatile squash, and Tamra Davison's favourite!
Cooking Ideas
To prepare a Butternut squash, cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. There are so many ways to cook it from there! We love it roasted and added to salads, puréed in soup, or baked with apples and cinnamon. A perfect base ingredient for so many recipes, it holds its shape very well when baked, but is also very smooth once it has been blended.
Storage
Butternut squash can be successfully stored for up to 6 months. Store in a cool location and wipe the outside with a bleach water mixture to help it last.
Delicata
Description
Delicata squash is a small to medium-sized, cylindrical variety with cream-coloured skin and green to orange striping. It has a sweet, tender flesh with a delicate, nutty flavour. The skin is thin and edible, making it easy to prepare without peeling.
Cooking Ideas
To prepare Delicata squash, cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Roast, bake, or sauté until tender. You can also slice into rings or cubes for salads, soups, or stir-fries. This is Rachel Davison’s favourite squash to add to stews. Try seasoning with olive oil, cinnamon, or maple syrup for a naturally sweet side dish.
Storage
Delicata squash can be stored for up to 1 month in a cool, dry place. Keep it away from direct sunlight and check occasionally for soft spots.
Spaghetti
Description
Spaghetti squash is a medium, watermelon-shaped variety. It has a golden-yellow, oval rind and a mild, nutlike flavour. When cooked, the flesh separates in strands that resemble spaghetti pasta!
Cooking Ideas
To prepare Spaghetti squash, cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds, then bake it until tender. For fast preparation, place it in a dish and microwave on high for 10 to 12 minutes. Once cooked, use a fork to rake out the "spaghetti-like" stringy flesh, and serve. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning for a tasty change. Spaghetti squash is a perfect gluten-free alternative to pasta!
Storage
Spaghetti squash can be successfully stored for up to 6 months. Store in a cool location and wipe the outside with a bleach water mixture to help it last.
Blue Hubbard
Description
Blue Hubbard squash is a very large, blue-grey variety with dense, sweet, orange flesh. It has a rich, nutty flavour and is excellent for baking, mashing, or long-term storage. Its tough skin protects the flesh, allowing it to last for months.
Cooking Ideas
Cut the squash in half, remove the seeds, and roast, bake, or steam until tender. The sweet, firm flesh works perfectly for pies, soups, or mashed squash dishes. You can also cube it and add to hearty autumn casseroles.
Storage
Blue Hubbard squash can be stored for up to 6 months in a cool, dry location. Wipe the outside with a mild bleach solution to help prevent mold and maintain freshness.
Sugar Snap Peas
We grow fresh sugar snap peas right here at Davison Orchards in the Okanagan Valley. These crisp, sweet peas are harvested young for maximum tenderness and flavor.
Perfect for snacking fresh, adding to salads, stir-fries, or lightly steaming as a side dish. Sugar snap peas are a healthy, crunchy treat straight from our fields to your table.
Tomatoes
We grow a wide variety of fresh tomatoes right here at Davison Orchards in Okanagan Valley. Our selection includes sweet cherry tomatoes, hearty Roma tomatoes, and large field or beefsteak tomatoes, all bursting with flavor and hand-picked at peak ripeness.
During the summer, we also offer U-Pick tomatoes and peppers, so you can hand-pick the freshest produce straight from our fields. Check here to see when U-Pick is available and plan your visit.
Perfect for fresh salads, sauces, salsas, roasting, or simply enjoying fresh off the vine. Fresh, local, and full of summer flavor straight from our fields to your table.
Zucchinni
We grow fresh green and yellow zucchini right here at Davison Orchards in Okanagan Valley. Hand-picked throughout the summer at peak tenderness, our zucchinis are crisp, flavorful, and versatile.
Perfect for grilling, roasting, sautéing, adding to stir-fries, baking into breads or muffins, or enjoying fresh in salads. Fresh from our fields, zucchini brings the taste of summer straight to your table.
