Fruit/veg delivery

Justie

LJM wrote:

is it all good quality in there,sorry its just that i like to choose my own but a friend has one delievered once week and she swears by it.think im just paranoid bout getting rotting veg:eek:

I've used veg boxes on and off for 7 years from 4 different suppliers and the quality does vary a bit - the worst being Abel and Cole but as I said before that's at least in part because of their courriers.

All veg schemes appreciate feedback so if you find that food is going off too quickly or that food is coming to you in poor condition then speak to them and they'll either refund or replace but as they're usually packed either the same day or the day before everything tends to be fresher than the supermarket and because they're not restricted to growing varieties that will keep for weeks and still look good the flavour is far better. You will have to get used to washing your veg though And to making space in your fridge for various leafy greens that come in the summer but you soon get used to working out what needs using in the first day or so and what can last a couple of weeks (root veg etc).

And I'm such a kid even when I know what's going to be in it I still have that Christmas feeling when I unpack the box

kate83

I was thinking of starting one of these - has anyone used
http://www.goosemoor.co.uk/
(yorkshire) - they seem to be a lot cheaper than the others that deliver round here

MrsTinks

I use ethicalfoods.co.uk who do set boxes or you can tell them exactly what you want in yours (means you don't have lots of spare sprouting purple broccoli... which I hate...) and you only get what you want. Their selections do reflect the time of year so don't count on finding out of season strawberries on the list And they try to source supplies as locally as possible to minimise food miles Worth trying if you live in Buckingham (or like me in Oxfordshire )

Justie

tine wrote:

I use ethicalfoods.co.uk who do set boxes or you can tell them exactly what you want in yours (means you don't have lots of spare sprouting purple broccoli... which I hate...) and you only get what you want. Their selections do reflect the time of year so don't count on finding out of season strawberries on the list And they try to source supplies as locally as possible to minimise food miles Worth trying if you live in Buckingham (or like me in Oxfordshire )

Oh thanks I've not come across them before I'll have to see if I can persuade them to deliver to us :T

kal25

Hi, if you are looking for somewhere that delivers in your area you could try this website
http://www.alotoforganics.co.uk/cats/organic-vegetables.php

Has plenty of website for all areas, HTH. Kal25

prettypennies

kate83 wrote:

I was thinking of starting one of these - has anyone used
http://www.goosemoor.co.uk/
(yorkshire) - they seem to be a lot cheaper than the others that deliver round here

I have used these in the past and they were ok but I have found Low leases Farm https://www.theorganicfarm.co.uk to be better (less overripe produce)

I have also found abel and cole to be of a good standard.

kate83

Just had a look on the abel and cole website and this page is great
http://www.abel-cole.co.uk/default.aspx?tab=ThisWeek&menu1=ok
just click on the info button by the side of the name of veg and it gives you info on storage, nutrition, how to prepare and recipes - great if you've got a new veg and don't know what to do with it

Newgirl_2

I've used the local franchise to us for the same group as riverford (ours are rivernene.co.uk). They were excellent.

Over time, I've had different sizes of box, depending on whether we were away or not, what the selection was and if I would like it. All have been fantastic and I found the items lasted longer than shop-bought ones.

I bought one originally because I want to reduce food miles, rather than because they were organic. For me, it is more important to use local suppliers and food that is in season rather than whether that farmer has sprayed his crops or not. Personal choice I suppose.

You do have to be slightly organised with your meal-planning or you find you have 3 heads of broccoli left to use but no mushrooms or whatever. Also encourages you to try new things.

Like the previous poster, I agree that you could at least use these sites to see what they offer. With river nene, you get to see what is in next week's box before you buy.

Let us know how you get on.

Newgirl.

carinska

Simba I am very jealous of your veggie box! I have just started with one, same idea more or less, a £15 box split with mum but we got MUCH less than you did, it was meant to be a family box but we will be struggling to get through the week with our half! Where did you get yours from?

littlepinky84

i have just ordered some veg from stair organic growers, instead of a big box ( first time lol) i have ordered tatties carrots and some oinions just to see what the quality is like, and then i will persuade (sp) dp to invest in a box fornightly for us. Am all excited lol and cant wait fro friday between 3pm and 7pm lol