Apricots

Apricot

Apricots were first grown in China more than 3,000 years ago. Over the centuries, the apricot spread to the rest of the world, as more and more people came to regard this juicy, delectable fruit as one of their favourites. A relative of the peach , the apricot is smaller and has a smooth oval pit that falls out easily when the fruit is halved. In colour, the skin can range anywhere from golden cream colour to a brilliant orange. Selecting & Handling When buying apricots, select plump, reasonably firm fruit with a uniform colour. To ripen immature apricots, place them in a brown paper bag and fold closed. Keep them at room temperature until they are slightly soft. Once the fruit is ripe to your liking, refrigerate for up to a week.

Canada Day Celebration!

 July 1st Vineland Growers will be Celebrating Canada Day with Snow Cones and other Attractions at Peace Park in Fonthill.  Live music, BBQ and other events will start at 12:30 and continue all day long. For more information see our Upcoming Events page.

Vineland Growers Co-operative
We're More Than Just Fruit
   

 In addition to serving Canada and the U.S. with the finest fruit the Niagara Region has to offer, we have three strategically located retail supply stores that provide farmers, contractors, and the public alike with exactly what they need to grow a bountiful yield, complete a landscaping job, or improve their lawn and garden. 
    
    We carry a wide variety of items ranging from fertilizer to pruners, pool chlorine to birdseed, pet food to hardware, and everything in between.

    Stop by and chat with our expert staff at any of our three locations in Jordan Station, Fonthill, and Virgil. Take advantage of our superior customer service and browse our selection of industry-leading products - all at competitive prices.

 And, as always, we are open to the public!

Vineland Growers Co-operative has the distinction of being the longest continually run co-operative in Ontario. With facilities strategically located throughout the Niagara Peninsula's fertile fruit belt, we are a grower-oriented and run organization dedicated to providing first class service to more than 300 shareholders.

Since our formation on September 12, 1913, Vineland Growers' Co-operative Limited has become a respected and valued Niagara Peninsula institution. The strength of acquisitions and mergers over the last five years has well supported the members and growers of Niagara's finest fruit.