Frequently Asked Questions
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How can I find out if a product contains common allergens?
Many of our product descriptions include allergen information at the very bottom of the page. If you need help locating it, check out this quick video.
What products do you sell?
Our focus is on natural fresh fruits, whole grains, and an assortment of traditional foods, like coconut oil, rapadura, local raw honey, high vitamin oils, as well as an entire catalog of dry goods, like beans and dried fruits.
Where can I find your prices?
The prices for our local pick ups are only posted when an order is taking place. Check here for current orders, and sign up for our emails if you would like to be notified when future orders begin.
Do you have a schedule for the products you offer?
Not exactly. We offer an ever-growing selection of natural pantry staples year round. And our fresh fruits and vegetables are offered when they are in season. Since that time frame can vary from year to year, it’s best if you sign up for our emails so we can let you know when it’s time to order.
Here’s an overview of the seasonal produce we offer.
Spring:
- grapefruits
- oranges
- mandarins
- tangerines
- peaches (late spring)
- blueberries (late spring)
- local vegetables (late spring)
- fresh maple syrup
Summer:
- peaches
- plums
- pears
- cherries
- berries
- apples (late summer)
Fall
- apples
- Concord grapes
- pears
- nuts
Winter
- oranges
- grapefruit
- mandarins
- tangerines
- tangelos
- potatoes
- lemons
- Meyer lemons
How Much Is In A Bushel?
Many of our fresh fruits come in bushel boxes, but surprisingly, a bushel is actually a measurement of volume, so the weights will vary depending on the product that is being measured.
Weights are approximate.
Apples: 38 – 42 pounds
Citrus Fruits: 36 – 40 pounds
Peaches: 48 – 50 pounds
Pears: 48 – 50 pounds
Concord Grapes: 50 pounds
Do you accept food stamps?
No, not at this time.
I would like to split a large item with someone else. Can you arrange this for me?
No, however, you are welcome to post a split request on our facebook page. We also suggest that you ask your neighbors and co-workers. Many people would be delighted to split a box of fruit or bag of beans.
I have a local farm. Can I advertise on your website?
Yes! We love to list local farms to benefit all our local customers. Please contact us about this.
I would like to suggest a product.
Sure, we’d love to hear your from you. Contact us and let us know what you would like us to offer.
To what locations do you deliver?
We currently have pick up locations all over Tennessee; from Memphis to Knoxville, from northern Alabama and Mississippi to southern Kentucky.
We are constantly adding new locations, so the best way to find one close to you is to look at our order form while an order cycle is in progress. Click ‘choose a location’ and look over the map to see what’s available.
Whether you live within our local delivery area or not, we can ship a selection of our natural foods to you directly. Visit our store to order products that can be sent anywhere within the United States.
I would like to host a pick up in my town.
If there is not a pick up location close to where you live, and you would like to host one, we’d like to talk with you. Please contact us and request to be a host so we can get in touch with you.
What kind of container do your fruits come in?
Our fruits come in cardboard boxes. Sometimes the boxes have flaps that close on top. Other times they have lids that can be taken off. Sometimes the boxes are waxed.
How many apples are in a bushel?
Apples: A bushel of apples weighs about 40 pounds and contains anywhere from 70 to about 100 apples, depending on how big each apple is.
How many quarts of fruit are in a bushel?
There are 32 quarts of fruit in a bushel. If you’re canning or freezing, remember to calculate some waste for cores, pits, skins, etc. Also remember that there is space between each piece of fresh fruit.
Is your fruit waxed?
No. We are committed to offering our products in the most natural state possible.