The Organic Box
We stand behind our name! Filled with the best variety of seasonal, organic fruits & vegetables, perfect for a family of 2-4.
Avocado - Hass
Avocados are also known as 'Alligator Pears'. They're great chopped in a salad, garnishing a soup, spread on toast or lightly salted. </br> </br> Avocados are a good source of folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, fibre, potassium, and healthy unsaturated fats. They're also a good source of cartenoids, which are good for anti-inflammation.
Greens - Kale - Black Tuscan
An excellent source of vitamin C, kale provides iron, vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, potassium, protein, carbohydrates and dietary fibre. It is a superfood monster! Packed with vitamins, minerals, flavenoids, and glucosinolates. All of these combine to create an amazing detoxifying vegetable which helps cleanse our body and keep us healthy.
Cucumber - Field
Very crisp and fresh... straight from the field to your plate. It is one of the very low calorie vegetables - providing just 15 calories per 100 g. It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. A good source of vitamin K, C, and of potassium.
Tomatoes - Beefsteak - Organic
Fresh field tomatoes! These amazing tomatoes add a fresh garden flavour to any dish. </br></br> These tomatoes are incredible for making into a homemade pasta sauce.
Broccoli - Organic
Little trees that taste so good! It's broccoli, delicious all the time, but especially covered in a homemade cheese sauce.
Cauliflower
An excellent alternative to broccoli, organic cauliflower has taste that is unparalleled. So good that you might not even need dip to enjoy it! </br> </br> Often steamed or boiled, try sauteeing cauliflower for a change. Adding cauliflower to a skillet helps retain the vegetables crispness, and holds in the flavour. Cauliflower is high in both fiber and vitamin C, with a half cup of florets providing nearly half of ones daily requirement for vitamin C. It also contains a fair amount of vitamin A, folate, calcium and potassium as well as selenium, which works with Vitamin C to boost the immune system.
Cabbage - Green
Fresh local cabbage. Green and crisp. Definitely delicious. </br></br>Cabbage, particularly short cooked or raw cabbage, contains sinigrin. Sinigrin has been shown to have unique cancer preventative properties, specifically for bladder, prostate, and colon cancer. A great source of vitamins K, C, and A.
Onions - Yellow - Fresh
You can tell spring is near when Spring Onions show up in your box. Just like Green Onions but with some extra spice. </br></br>These red or white spring onions come shoot and bulb. They are super flavorful as they are fresh from the earth at this time of year. They taste amazing stir fried with veggies or added raw or roasted to soups or salads.
Garlic - Scapes
Scapes are the greens of a garlic plant. Delicious to munch, pickle or fry. The perfect cure for any cold and sweeter than garlic bulbs. </br> </br> All varieties of garlic possess antibiotic properties to some forms of bacteria, viruses and intestinal parasites. Plants in the garlic family lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and may also be used a diuretic, an anti-inflammatory agent, an expectorant or a decongestant. Both garlic and onions contain allylic sulfides, which are being studied for their ability to help prevent certain types of cancer and coronary disease.
Zucchini
These are great for shredding and making zucchini muffins or loaves. You could also scrape out the seeds and stuff and bake (like stuffed peppers).
Berries - Blueberries - 6oz
Plump, juicy, little guys that burst in your mouth with flavour. </br></br>High in fibre, vitamin C, and considered to have one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants out of any other fruit or vegetable commonly eaten in North America.
Stone Fruit - Apricots
Apricots are so good!! How cool! How unique! How tasty!! </br></br>Apricots are those beautifully orange colored fruits full of beta-carotene and fiber that are one of the first signs of summer. Great sources of vitamin A and C.
Melon - Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe. King of the melons. </br></br>Great source of beta carotene, vitamin C, and potassium! Kind of like nature's Gatorade... cantaloupes are fantastic at balancing our electrolytes and getting us back on track after a work out.
The Local Farm Box
Designed for locavores! Filled with locally-sourced fruits & vegetables first, while still ensuring there is a variety to feed a family of 2-4.
Sunfresh Farms - Growers Cooperative
Corn - Bicolor
In terms of conventional antioxidant nutrients, corn is a good source of vitamin C as well as the mineral manganese. But it is corn's phytonutrients that have taken center stage in the antioxidant research on corn. These include anthocyanins, betacarotene, lutein, and ferulic acid.
Greens - Lettuce - Lottery - Alberta
Field grown head lettuce is finally here from our friends at Our Family Farm. We are leaving the choice of cariety to the farmer walking the fields as only they know what is the best of the best!! It'll be a surprise! We love surprises! </br></br>
Sunfresh Farms - Growers Cooperative
Cucumber - Long English - Local
Eggplant - Globe
Eggplant is actually a berry. There are many varieties ranging in color from rich purple to white, in length from 2 to 12 inches and in shape from oblong to round. Eggplant is available year-round, with the peak season during August and September.<br><br>Storage Tip: Eggplant is quite perishable. They last up to a week but are best eaten right away. Keep dry by wrapping in paper towel to absorb moisture. <br><br>Did you know... Eggplant absorb more fat than any other vegetable so choose methods such as broiling , baking, sautéing, grilling or braising rather than frying.
Tomatoes - Beefsteak - Organic
Fresh field tomatoes! These amazing tomatoes add a fresh garden flavour to any dish. </br></br> These tomatoes are incredible for making into a homemade pasta sauce.
Onions - Green Scallions - Alberta
The perfect light garnish. A wonderful addition to many soups, salads, sandwiches, stir fries, or any other dish that starts with 's'. </br></br>A five ounce serving of onions contains about 60 calories and no fat or cholesterol. Onions are an excellent source of vitamin C, plus offer vitamin A, vitamin B-complex, magnesium, potassium, calcium and fibre.
Ginger Root - Alberta Grown!!
People have dug up Zingiber officinale, a.k.a. the root more commonly known as ginger, for its health benefits and spicy flavor since the beginning of time (Fun fact: It's actually in the same family as turmeric, another powerful good-for-you ingredient).<BR>The health benefits of ginger root are endless. from supporting your immune system to soothing a sore stomach by aiding in digestion, ginger is not only tasty, it is a great ingredient to add to your daily diet.
Squash - Summer - Patty Pan - Sunburst
Perhaps, while wandering through the produce section of your grocery store, you stumbled across a pile of little squash that look like tops or tiny flying saucers. They're so delightful you could be excused for wondering why decorative gourds are in with the produce. It turns out they're not only edible, they're very tasty! But what are they? They're patty pan squash! Before you get out your pots, pans, and peelers, you might want a quick refresher on types of squash like patty pan, if you haven't heard of it before. Here's the lowdown: Patty pan squash (sometimes written "pattypan squash") is a small, scalloped, round summer squash that is just as healthy as it is delicious. <br> With a creamy texture and buttery flavor, this delightful squash is also the perfect side dish for your next dinner party. Whether you opt for a more adventurous recipe (say, a patty pan squash casserole loaded with spicy peppers) or prepare it more traditionally (roasted patty pan squash, anyone?), you and your family won't be disappointed with our top picks. Onwards, squash lovers!
Potatoes - Farmers Choice - 2 lbs
This is our best selection of 2lb lotto potatoes. You could receive Red, Russets, Alaskan, Agria or others but, that is the luck of the lotto! </br></br>Potatoes as a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, potassium, manganese, and dietary fibre.
Berries - Blueberries - 6oz
Plump, juicy, little guys that burst in your mouth with flavour. </br></br>High in fibre, vitamin C, and considered to have one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants out of any other fruit or vegetable commonly eaten in North America.
Cherries - Red - 1lb
This classic deep red cherry is as juicy as you could hope for, with just the right amount of tang. Use them in pies, sauces, freeze and can them, or bake them into your morning muffins – but never forget that you can eat them just as they are!
Stone Fruit - Peaches
These beauties are so juicy and flavourful. </br></br>These are orchard run so go from the tree to the box. Sizing will vary anywhere from medium to xl but they are priced based on a smaller size
The Big Organic Box
For our veggie lovers who love to cook! Filled with a variety of seasonal, organic fruits & vegetables, can feed a family of more than 4.
Greens - Kale - Curly - Green/Red
Beautiful fresh kale off the field. </br></br> An excellent source of vitamin C, kale provides iron, vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, potassium, protein, carbohydrates and dietary fibre. It is a superfood monster! Packed with vitamins, minerals, flavenoids, and glucosinolates. All of these combine to create an amazing detoxifying vegetable which helps cleanse our body and keep us healthy.
Greens - Lettuce - Mesclun Spring Mix - Reclaim Farm
A seasonal mix of local greens. Contents may change from week to week depending on season. </br> </br>Lettuce is ridiculously rich in Vitamins A, C, and K. The vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and fiber found in romaine lettuce are a wonderful reason to start eating more of it... and it helps that it is so dang crisp and tasty!
Peas - English - Shelling - Peas on Earth
Local shelling peas are here! English peas have a large bright green pod which encases plump, round peas or berries. The pods grow on vines and unlike snow and sugar snap peas are too fibrous to be edible. Pods must be shelled first by snapping off the end and pulling the fibrous string along the length of the pod. Each pod contains five to eight emerald hued peas. Peas have a tender yet slightly crunchy texture and a sweet pea flavor.
Cucumber - Field
Very crisp and fresh... straight from the field to your plate. It is one of the very low calorie vegetables - providing just 15 calories per 100 g. It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. A good source of vitamin K, C, and of potassium.
Tomatoes - Vine - Red - Organic
Mans harvests their tomatoes vine ripened, not green which gives them a much better flavor. Don't wait to enjoy these!! The skin is a little softer and the core is a little juicier than many other varieties. They have that 'just picked from the garden' flavor. </br> </br> Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C and are full of fibre. Tomatoes are noted for containing the antioxidant compound lycopene, which may help protect against prostate cancer and heart disease. Lycopene is found in higher concentration after cooking.
Broccoli - Organic
Little trees that taste so good! It's broccoli, delicious all the time, but especially covered in a homemade cheese sauce.
Cauliflower
An excellent alternative to broccoli, organic cauliflower has taste that is unparalleled. So good that you might not even need dip to enjoy it! </br> </br> Often steamed or boiled, try sauteeing cauliflower for a change. Adding cauliflower to a skillet helps retain the vegetables crispness, and holds in the flavour. Cauliflower is high in both fiber and vitamin C, with a half cup of florets providing nearly half of ones daily requirement for vitamin C. It also contains a fair amount of vitamin A, folate, calcium and potassium as well as selenium, which works with Vitamin C to boost the immune system.
Onions - Green Scallions - Alberta
The perfect light garnish. A wonderful addition to many soups, salads, sandwiches, stir fries, or any other dish that starts with 's'. </br></br>A five ounce serving of onions contains about 60 calories and no fat or cholesterol. Onions are an excellent source of vitamin C, plus offer vitamin A, vitamin B-complex, magnesium, potassium, calcium and fibre.
Squash Flowers - Reclaim Farm
Along with the arrival of summer squashes this season are their dainty, edible flowers. The bright orange blossoms sold at farmers’ and specialty markets are generally from zucchini plants, though the flowers of other summer squashes may be eaten, as well. The blossoms are often served fried – a dish we will never turn down, but there are several other ways to fully enjoy the beautiful color and delicate texture and flavor of this summer ingredient.<br><br>From Mexico to Italy, frying is one of the most popular ways to prepare squash blossoms. Simply batter and fry them or stuff them first. Cheeses (ricotta, fresh mozzarella, goat cheese) and herbs (basil, thyme, parsley) make good fillings. Try adding lemon zest to the cheese or season the crispy fried blossoms with a squeeze of lemon juice and sprinkling of coarse salt.
Beets - Red
Beets are rich in antioxidants and many vitamins and minerals. Try them raw, roasted, pickled, or pureed into soups. </br></br>The betalin pigments present in beets have repeatedly been shown to support activity within the body's detoxification process, activating and processing unwanted toxic substances up with small nutrient groups. Great source of folate and manganese.
Radish - Farmers Choice
A bunch of bright red radish! This variety has a milder flavour than most radishes, and adds some serious crunch to any salad. </br> </br> Radishes contain adequate levels of folates, vitamin B-6, riboflavin, thiamin and minerals such as iron, magnesium, copper and calcium. They are great sources of vitamin C, and contain health promoting anti-oxidants in the form of sulphorane.
Berries - Blueberries - BC - Pint
Bursting with flavour - these BC blueberries are only around for a short time so get 'em while you can! </br></br>Canada is the world's second-largest producer and exporter of these delectable berries, blueberries contain tons of vitamin C, antioxidants, and manganese.
Cherries - Red - 1lb
This classic deep red cherry is as juicy as you could hope for, with just the right amount of tang. Use them in pies, sauces, freeze and can them, or bake them into your morning muffins – but never forget that you can eat them just as they are!
Melon - Watermelon - Mini
Flavourful and refreshing. Just in time for that spring time fruit salad. </br></br>A cup of watermelon will provide just under 50 calories with zero fat. They are high in vitamin C and potassium.
Citrus - Lemon - Eureka
Pucker up for these sour and sweet lemons. Add juice or zest to soups, dips, mayonnaise and whipped cream. Also fantastic on fish. </br></br> In addition to their unique phytonutrient properties, lemons and limes are an excellent source of vitamin C, one of the most important antioxidants in nature. Vitamin C is one of the main antioxidants found in food and the primary water-soluble antioxidant in the body. Vitamin C travels through the body neutralizing any free radicals with which it comes into contact with. Be free radical free, eat some vitamin C!
The Little Organic Box
Perfect for smaller households! Filled with a variety of seasonal, organic fruits & vegetables, great for a family of 1-2 people.
Avocado - Hass
Avocados are also known as 'Alligator Pears'. They're great chopped in a salad, garnishing a soup, spread on toast or lightly salted. </br> </br> Avocados are a good source of folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, fibre, potassium, and healthy unsaturated fats. They're also a good source of cartenoids, which are good for anti-inflammation.
Greens - Chard
These beautiful vibrant green leaves are a perfect addition to your smoothies. Swiss Chard also tastes delicious sauteed with vegetables. </br></br>Packed with essential nutrients, Chard is a great source of Vitamins A,C,E, and K. It also contains sodium and a good chunk of protein.
Beans - Green - BC
Often steamed, boiled, stir-fried, or baked in casseroles... green beans are as versatile as vegetables get. </br> </br> Please consume within 5 days of delivery as organic green beans do not have a long shelf life.
Tomatoes - Roma
This is your sauce and salsa tomato - make your tomato sauce or soup something special. </br> </br> Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamins A, C, E and K. They are also low in fat and calories and high in potassium, folate and fiber. Studies have shown that a diet rich in tomatoes can help prevent cardiovascular disease by reducing LDL Cholesterol and lowering both blood pressure and inflammation. Tomatoes contain the powerful antioxidant lycopene, which has been shown to protect against many different types of cancer most notably prostate. The lycopene in tomatoes, particularly cooked tomatoes, helps prevent and reduce the progression of prostate cancer.
Broccoli - Organic
Little trees that taste so good! It's broccoli, delicious all the time, but especially covered in a homemade cheese sauce.
Herbs - Dill
Dill Dill Dill! Get some potatoes, carrots, butter, and dill and make yourself happy! </br> </br> While pretty low on the nutritional scale, dill is loaded with health beneficial flavonoids, and monoterpenes. They act as antioxidants and trap free radicals in our bodies.
Zucchini
These are great for shredding and making zucchini muffins or loaves. You could also scrape out the seeds and stuff and bake (like stuffed peppers).
Potatoes - Farmers Choice - 2 lbs
This is our best selection of 2lb lotto potatoes. You could receive Red, Russets, Alaskan, Agria or others but, that is the luck of the lotto! </br></br>Potatoes as a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, potassium, manganese, and dietary fibre.
Stone Fruit - Peaches
These beauties are so juicy and flavourful. </br></br>These are orchard run so go from the tree to the box. Sizing will vary anywhere from medium to xl but they are priced based on a smaller size
Stone Fruit - Plums - Lotto
These guys are loaded with soluble fibre, sweet sugars, and vitamin C. The black skin is loaded with healthy antioxidants as well. So dig in! </br></br>Significant antioxidant potential due to high concentration of phenols and anthocyanins, black plums are also high in Vitamin C which can help with iron absorption.
The Organic Fruit Box
Designed for serious fruit lovers! Filled with the best of BC fruit in the summer, and organic, Fair Trade certified fruit in the winter.
Berries - Blueberries - 6oz
Plump, juicy, little guys that burst in your mouth with flavour. </br></br>High in fibre, vitamin C, and considered to have one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants out of any other fruit or vegetable commonly eaten in North America.
Cherries - Rainier - 1lb
You might be asking what is a Rainier cherry? They’re golden yellow cherries with a perky pink to red blush and a sinfully sweet flavor. A delicate fruit inside and out and a must to devour by the handful during the few short months they are in season.
Stone Fruit - Peaches
These beauties are so juicy and flavourful. </br></br>These are orchard run so go from the tree to the box. Sizing will vary anywhere from medium to xl but they are priced based on a smaller size
Melon - Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe. King of the melons. </br></br>Great source of beta carotene, vitamin C, and potassium! Kind of like nature's Gatorade... cantaloupes are fantastic at balancing our electrolytes and getting us back on track after a work out.
Citrus - Grapefruit - Star Ruby
Juicy, rich, colourful grapefruits that will sit perfect on your brunch table this weekend. </br></br>Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C, high fibre as well as other micro-nutrients, and certain phyto-chemicals. Lycopene being the main one of interest with its link to reducing chances of prostate cancer.
Mango - Tommy Atkins
Get your mango party started this week. </br></br>Mangoes are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin B6, and a very good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)
Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is visually stunning and has health benefits to match (vitamins, prebiotics and loads of fiber and antioxidants). But before you buy one and slice it on your smoothie bowl, let's discus what it tastes like.
The Little Organic Fruit Box
Created as an add-on to keep your fruit bowl stocked! Filled with a petite amount of the best of BC fruit in the summer, and organic, Fair Trade certified fruit in the winter.
$25.00 /box
Apples - Fuji
The Fuji’s interior creamy white flesh is dense, juicy, and crisp. Low in acid, the flavour is mild yet very sweet with hints of both honey and citrus.
Berries - Blueberries - 6oz
Plump, juicy, little guys that burst in your mouth with flavour. </br></br>High in fibre, vitamin C, and considered to have one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants out of any other fruit or vegetable commonly eaten in North America.
Stone Fruit - Peaches
These beauties are so juicy and flavourful. </br></br>These are orchard run so go from the tree to the box. Sizing will vary anywhere from medium to xl but they are priced based on a smaller size
Melon - Watermelon - Mini
Flavourful and refreshing. Just in time for that spring time fruit salad. </br></br>A cup of watermelon will provide just under 50 calories with zero fat. They are high in vitamin C and potassium.
Mango - Tommy Atkins
Get your mango party started this week. </br></br>Mangoes are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin B6, and a very good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
