Territory
OKA: A LAND OF PREDILECTION
The lands of the Oka region, located in the Laurentians of Quebec, have several assets that make it a unique and ideal place for market gardening:
FERTILE AND WELL-DRAINED SOIL
The Oka region has soils rich in organic matter, with a good clay-loam texture that retains water well while allowing good drainage, promoting healthy vegetable growth while preventing waterlogging.
A FAVORABLE CLIMATE
The region's humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters , is suitable for a wide variety of vegetables; and the length of the growing season is sufficient for a multitude of market garden crops.
A TIMELY TOPOGRAPHY
The gentle relief, with valleys and plains, allows good exposure to the sun, essential for the ripening of vegetables
GREAT WATER QUALITY
Access to clean and abundant water for irrigation is an important asset for sustainable agriculture.
PROXIMITY TO FOOD MARKETS
The region also benefits from its proximity to Montreal, facilitating rapid distribution and the freshness of products.

