www.saskpulse.com
www.lentils.org
235-415 Wellman Crescent
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7T 0J1
Tel: (306) 668-5556
About
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) is a not-for-profit organization representing and supporting approximately 15,000 pulse crop growers in Saskatchewan. SPG is funded by a producer levy and led by a board of directors elected by farmers. SPG has four major program areas that are funded through grower levy dollars: research and development, market development, communications, and variety commercialization.
Did you know?
- Major pulse crops grown in Canada include: lentils, dry peas, chickpeas, dry beans
- Canada is the world’s largest producer and exporter of peas and lentils.
- Canadian pulses are consumed in over 150 countries worldwide.
- Saskatchewan farmers grow the most pulses in Canada. In 2022, Saskatchewan produced 2 million tonnes of lentils and 1.6 million tonnes of dry peas.
- Lentils grow in pods connected to the plant with typically 1-3 lentils per pod.
- The word ”pulse” is derived from the Latin words ”puls,” or “pultis,” meaning “thick soup.”
- Field pea is one of the world’s oldest crops, cultivated as early as 9,000 years ago.
- Pulses are a bit unique as a plant-based food because when you combine pulses with cereals or nuts, it results in a higher-quality protein that contains all the essential amino acids. This is particularly important for people eating vegetarian or vegan diets.
How are lentils grown?
Corey and Aidan Loessin explain how they grow lentils on their Saskatchewan farm in this article and video from Canadian Food Focus.
