A Guide to the Best Fall Vegetables in Canada

Fall is a great time for yummy veggies in Canada! Let’s look at the best ones you can find. These veggies are good for you and taste great too.

  • 1. Pumpkins

    Pumpkins are big, round, and orange. They’re not just for Halloween! You can eat them too. Pumpkins are full of good stuff for your body.

    How to eat: Try pumpkin soup or roasted pumpkin seeds.

  • 2. Carrots

    Carrots are long and orange. They grow under the ground. Carrots are sweet and crunchy.

    How to eat: Eat them raw, or cook them in stews.

  • 3. Squash

    Squash comes in many shapes and colors. Some are yellow, some are green. They’re all tasty!

    How to eat: Bake squash in the oven with a little butter.

  • 4. Beets

    Beets are round and dark red. They can make your tongue turn pink! Beets are sweet and good for you.

    How to eat: Roast beets or add them to salads.

  • 5. Brussels Sprouts

    Brussels sprouts look like tiny cabbages. They grow on tall stalks. Some kids don’t like them, but they’re really good for you!

    How to eat: Roast them with olive oil and salt.

  • 6. Turnips

    Turnips are round and white with purple tops. They grow under the ground like carrots.

    How to eat: Mash turnips like potatoes or add them to soups.

  • 7. Parsnips

    Parsnips look like white carrots. They’re sweet when you cook them.

    How to eat: Roast parsnips with other root veggies.

  • 8. Kale

    Kale is a leafy green veggie. It’s super good for you! Kale can be a bit tough, so it’s best to cook it.

    How to eat: Make kale chips or add it to soups.

  • 9. Cabbage

    Cabbage is round and can be green or purple. It’s crunchy and full of good stuff for your body.

    How to eat: Make coleslaw or add it to stir-fries.

  • 10. Cauliflower

    Cauliflower looks like a white tree. It’s crunchy when raw and soft when cooked.

    How to eat: Roast it or make cauliflower “rice”.

Now, let’s look at some helpful tables about these fall veggies!

Table 1: Colors of Fall Veggies

Veggie Color
Pumpkin Orange
Carrot Orange
Beet Dark Red
Kale Green
Cauliflower White

Table 2: How Veggies Grow

Veggie Grows Above Ground Grows Below Ground
Pumpkin Yes No
Carrot No Yes
Brussels Sprouts Yes No
Turnip No Yes
Cabbage Yes No

Table 3: Tastes of Fall Veggies

Veggie Sweet Bitter Crunchy
Squash Yes No No
Beet Yes No No
Kale No Yes Yes
Parsnip Yes No No
Brussels Sprouts No Yes Yes

These fall veggies are all great to eat. They help keep you healthy and strong. Try them all to find your favorites!

Remember, eating lots of different veggies is good for you. Fall is a great time to try new ones. Ask a grown-up to help you cook these yummy fall veggies. Enjoy your veggie adventure!

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