Where are Pulses Grown?
FIELD PEAS
Field peas, which include whole and split green and
yellow peas, are the most widely grown crop, being
produced in all zones including Southern Alberta,
through Central Alberta and right up into the Peace
River Region.
DRY BEANS
Dry bean production occurs predominantly in
Zone 1 in the irrigated fields of Southern Alberta,
surrounding Bow Island, Taber and Vauxhall. Dry
beans grown in Alberta include black, pinto, Great
Northern, red and yellow beans.
CHICKPEAS
Chickpea production occurs predominantly
in Zones 1 and 2 in Southern Alberta, where
the growing season is longest.
LENTILS
Lentil production also occurs predominantly in
Southern Alberta in Zones 1 and 2, along with a
small strip along the eastern border.
FABA BEANS
Faba bean (also known as Fava beans in other
countries) production occurs in the moister regions
of the province in Zones 3 and 5 which includes
Central, North-central and Peace River regions of
Alberta and irrigated areas of Southern Alberta in
Zones 1 and 2.
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5
ZONE LEGEND
What Pulse Grows Where
in Alberta
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