This week’s box – Week 35, Sept 1 / Sept 2
Box contents are indicative of what we hope will be in your box for that week. It represents the orders placed with growers and we do not guarantee you will receive each item at time of delivery as grower volume and nature may not always marry with demand.
| Grower | Produce | Small Wednesday $30.00 | Small Thursday $30.00 | Medium Wednesday $45.00 | Medium Thursday $45.00 | Large $65.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humphrey Howie - Fat Goose Fruits | Lemons | * | * | * | * | |
| Chris Lambert | Carrots | * | * | * | * | * |
| Humphrey Howie - Fat Goose Fruits | Mandarins | * | * | * | * | * |
| Humphrey Howie - Fat Goose Fruits | Grapefruit | * | * | * | ||
| Humphrey Howie - Fat Goose Fruits | Oranges | * | * | * | * | * |
| Graham Schultz | Apples, Granny Smiths | * | ||||
| Chris Lambert | Onions, Brown | * | * | * | * | * |
| Steve's Organics | Celery | * | * | |||
| Syd Lewis | Potatoes, Pontiac | * | * | * | * | * |
| Tony Scarfo | Fennel | * | ||||
| Glen Crowhurst | Cauliflower | * | * | |||
| Glen Crowhurst | Broccoli | * | * | * | * | |
| Monikas Organics | Spring Onions | * | * | |||
| Graham Schultz | Apples | * | * | * | * | * |
| Monikas Organics | Spinach | * | * | |||
| Glen Crowhurst | Cabbage | * | * | |||
| Pyramid Organics | Bok Choy | * | * | * | * | |
| Pyramid organics | Parsley | * | ||||
| Chris Lambert | Radish | * | * | |||
| Pyramid Organics | Beetroot | * | * | * | ||
| Jamie Klingbiel | Pumpkin | * | * | |||
| Pyramid Organics | Bananas | * | ||||
| Pyramid Organics | Tangelos | * | * | * | * | * |
Because we buy direct and seasonally, the contents will sometimes vary from week to week and will vary by season. However we’ll make sure the staples are in there each week. Box contents may vary depending on size, with some items only being available in some box sizes. We try and rotate produce so you don’t miss out! Boxes are put together on a dollar value and we work your produce contents up to box prices, so the difference between box sizes ends up to be volume of produce.
Grower Item Small Fruit
$25.00Medium Fruit
$35.00Small Veg
$25.00Medium Veg
$35.00
Humphrey Howie Grapefruit * *
Humphrey Howie Lemon * *
Humphrey Howie Mandarin * *
Pyramid Organics Tangelos * *
Humphrey Howie Oranges * *
Graham Schultz Granny Smith * *
Graham Schultz Pink Lady * *
Pyramid organics Bananas * *
Chris Lambert Onions * *
Glenn Crowhurst Brocolli *
Glenn Crowhurst Cauiliflower * *
Monikas Organics Spinach * *
Syd Lewis Potatoes - moonlight * *
George Pogas Zucchini * *
Chris Lambert Carrots * *
Jamie Klingbiel Pumpkin-Butternut * *
Pyramid Organics Parsley * *
Pyramid Organics Beetroot * *
Pyramid Organics Cabbage *
Pyramid Organics Bok Choy * *
{ 20 comments… read them below or add one }
Rotation is a great idea! It’s our week to get garlic which is pretty exciting. Special thanks to David Webb and Kalangadoo Organic for your out-of-this-world fruit! Kev & Chris Magann, your rockmelons won over a lifelong melon hater. Well done.
We picked up our second box of fruit and veg this week and are LOVING it! I am really enjoying discovering what we have in our box and planning what to cook using our fresh ingredients. Thanks Food Connect
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Very disappointed
to miss out on rhubarb!! But wow the garlic is gorgeous.
It would be great to know… How local is “local”?
Would you consider putting in your table where the farm producers are located at, and approx distance to Adelaide? That would be very useful for considering carbon footprint and general interest in knowing where my food comes from and helping to promote the whole concept in general.
Hi Jenni – we source most of our produce from within a 5 hour driving radius of Adelaide, the exceptions being tropical fruits.
I have just opened my 2nd box.Once again the produce is beautifully fresh and I had devoured the most luscious pomegranate I have EVER eaten – I licked that lovely ruby juice off the plate!
Congratulations on a fabulous collection of fruit and vegetables!
Eve
eve- thanks for the feedback- we often work in a void and people have so many varied and different expectations its nice to know we have nailed it for some.
I love the box, but was wondering if there is any chance of getting other winter vegies like broccoli, fennel, cabbage…?
Hi Antonella- as they come into season here in SA we will be sourcing them.
Excellent! Can’t wait
getting two spring onions (perfect!) reminds me of shopping at italian markets – being able to buy a spring or two of herb rather than an excessive bunch. I know the logistics of that aren’t easy, but i would love receiving just spring or two of something.
Any chance of having the tops left attached to the beets? They are very nutritious and delicious and can be used like spinach or any other greens – it is my favourite bit, actually..
ooh, I second Emma’s comment about the beetroot – I love making salads with the leaves and stems.
Hi emma and Vicky- we have spoken to monika who grows the beetroots about this and she is not including beet leaves ta the moment for a few reasons. One is that as the season wears on the leaves become fewer in number and ‘scungier’ and two, the beets for bunching (including leaves) are manged differently – kept cleaner, less pests, higher maintenance and she doesn’t have any of those beds left for us at this end of the season. Hope this answers your questions! Cheers.
Thanks for the response. It is lovely being able to ask a question and receive a response which helps me feel even more in touch with the ins and outs of our local farming community.
I just can’t cope without green leafy veges. last week was a struggle I must admit. So I can’t wait for the broccolli and spinach this week. oh bliss! yum!
Keep up the good work!
In a frenzy of broccolli ecstasy!!
Thanks for the delightful surprise this week. Not only young turnips but their delicious tops too!
Got so excited I cooked the tops as soon as I could!
yes, the turnips were just beautiful!!! young and sweet and JUICY!
Will you be offering details on your website about what’s in the fruit only and veges only boxes?