Quebec Agriculture

The population in the southern part of Quebec developed in fine soils of the lowlands and the moraine covered by the Appalachian region. The lowlands are used largely for producing grains for dairy industry. Tobacco, was grown on sandy soils in the north of Montreal, vegetables were grown in the area of muck soil of Montreal, and apples were produced on the slopes of the Monteregian Hills. The Gaspé Peninsula and the Canadian Shield region provide limited opportunities for agriculture because the soil is poor and the growing season is too short. The lowlands are used largely for producing grains and for dairy industry.