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 - Organic
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.
Artichoke
Artichoke can be a tricky one to figure out but the rewards are unparalleled, and these beautiful hearts are going to be amazing! </br> </br> A great source of protein, carbs, fibre, and potassium!
Cucumber - Long English - Organic
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.
Pepper - Bell - Lotto - Organic
Bell Peppers were first discovered by Christopher Columbus who mistakenly named them a pepper expecting a spicy or hot flavour. These are sweet peppers.</br> </br> Bell Peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, often twice as much per pepper as found in a regular navel orange.
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.
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 - Green Scallions - Peas on Earth
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.
Zucchini
This product will come from Secrest farm for Bow Valley members, and will come from Harker's fruit ranch for everyone outside of the Bow Valley.</br> </br> Zucchini is the most well known and popular summer squash. These are nicely sized squash so you'll have lots for zucchini bread, soups, and stir fries! </br> </br> Zucchini and other summer squash are relatively lean on the nutrients since they are mainly composed of water. However, they are good sources carbohydrates, vitamin C, and do have a decent concentration of health promoting carotenoids.
Carrots - Orange - Peas On Earth
A bag of fresh, local carrots picked right off the farm here in Alberta from Peas on Earth.</br> </br> Nothing is much better than these early and sweet carrots. Full of flavour, perfect for dips, side dishes, or pickling.
Rhubarb - 1lb
Local rhubarb! Perfect for pies, crisps, or dunked in your favourite sweetener! </br></br>One cup of unsweetened raw diced rhubarb has about 20 calories. A one half cup diced serving, 2.2 ounce serving or 61 grams, contains 2 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and one gram of 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
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 - 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 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.
Asparagus - Alberta Grown
YUM - a definite favourite around here. This is a mixed sized bunch of asparagus! </br> </br> Asparagus is low in calories and is very low in sodium. It is a good source of vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium and zinc, and a very good source of dietary fibre, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, rutin, niacin, folic acid, iron, phosphorus, potassium, copper, manganese and selenium, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells. The amino acid asparagine gets its name from asparagus, as the asparagus plant is relatively rich in this compound.
Greens - Kale - Curly - Green
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.
Cucumber - Long English - Organic
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.
Pepper - Bell - Lotto - Organic
Bell Peppers were first discovered by Christopher Columbus who mistakenly named them a pepper expecting a spicy or hot flavour. These are sweet peppers.</br> </br> Bell Peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, often twice as much per pepper as found in a regular navel orange.
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.
Onions - Green Scallions - Peas on Earth
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.
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.
Carrots - Rainbow
Rainbow carrots are a mix of colourful carrot varieties purple, orange, yellow & white. A perfect array of tender-crisp, sweet and earthy carrots that brighten up any dish
Rhubarb - 1lb
Local rhubarb! Perfect for pies, crisps, or dunked in your favourite sweetener! </br></br>One cup of unsweetened raw diced rhubarb has about 20 calories. A one half cup diced serving, 2.2 ounce serving or 61 grams, contains 2 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and one gram of dietary fibre.
Apples - Gala
Gala apples are one of the most common varieties of apple. They are a cross between the Cox Pippen, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious. </br> </br> Gala apples are a great snacking fruit as they are low in calories, high in water content and offer a fair amount of vitamins A, C and B. They also contain a dietary fiber known as pectin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart attacks. They also contain trace amounts of boron, which has been touted for its ability to help build strong bones.
Berries - Strawberries
Strawberries are incredible sources of antioxidants! They rank very high on antioxidant food surveys, especially considering the amount that we consume... which is usually a lot because they are so delicious. Also high in vitamin C, fibre, and folate. They are sources of natural sugars which actually help balance and regulate our blood sugar levels. <br><br>Please enjoy right away as berries don't last long in their original packaging. 3 days is our freshness guarentee<br> We recommend washing in a vinegar bath, drying and storing in a glass container to extend shelf life. In their plastic containers, strawberries will not remain fresh for as long.
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.
Avocado - Organic
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.
Artichoke
Artichoke can be a tricky one to figure out but the rewards are unparalleled, and these beautiful hearts are going to be amazing! </br> </br> A great source of protein, carbs, fibre, and potassium!
Greens - Lettuce - Romaine
Of all the lettuces, Romaine is by far the most nutrient packed. Tonnes of vitamins K, A, and C hidden in these crunchy leaves. Also lots of folate, carotenoids, and other minerals.
Celery
Crunchy & colourful with the mild bitterness of the perfect celery stalk. Make some 'Ants on a Log' or chop into an egg salad sandwich. Yum-me! </br></br> Celery is rich in phytonutrients such as flavenols which have cancer fighting properties. Its fibre content is also a good aid for digestive issues.
Peas - Sugar Snap - Organic
Snap peas are a sweet, crisp pea with edible pods that are very enjoyable raw, or cooked in stir fry. </br></br> Sugar snap peas contain many vitamins that offer benefits for the entire body. They are a source of vitamin K, which activates osteocalcin and helps keep calcium in bones. They also contain vitamin B6, another vitamin that improves bone health by reducing the buildup of molecules that can cause osteoporosis. Sugar snap peas are a source of vitamin C, a nutrient that protects DNA structures from damage and improves the immune system. Folate is also found in sugar snap peas, which helps to improve heart health.
Cucumber - Long English - Organic
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.
Pepper - Bell - Lotto - Organic
Bell Peppers were first discovered by Christopher Columbus who mistakenly named them a pepper expecting a spicy or hot flavour. These are sweet peppers.</br> </br> Bell Peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, often twice as much per pepper as found in a regular navel orange.
Tomatoes - Grape/Cherry - Lotto
Perfect size for mouth-popping! Add gorgeous color and flavour to fresh mixed green salads. Ideal garnish for sandwiches and pita bread specialties. Dress up appetizer platters and veggie trays. </br></br>A good source of potassium, tomatoes offer vitamin A, vitamin C, some calcium and iron.
Broccoli - Organic
Little trees that taste so good! It's broccoli, delicious all the time, but especially covered in a homemade cheese sauce.
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.
Mushrooms - Crimini Brown
Crimini mushrooms are our hardworking, standard mushroom variety. Wonderful in soups, salads, sandwiches and especially sauteed! </br> </br> Replace your white buttons with these and enjoy the enhanced flavour and texture. These grow up to eventually become the beloved portabello. Crimini mushrooms are a good source of vitamin D and B vitamins, making it a great immune boosting treat.
Onions - Shallots
Shallots are favoured for their mild onion flavour, and can be used in the same manner as onions. </br></br>Very similar to onions in nutritional value. Expect high levels of flavenoids and polyphenols from these shallots. Rather than degrade when cooked, many of these nutrients seep into the water, or oils, that the onions are cooking in.
Zucchini
This product will come from Secrest farm for Bow Valley members, and will come from Harker's fruit ranch for everyone outside of the Bow Valley.</br> </br> Zucchini is the most well known and popular summer squash. These are nicely sized squash so you'll have lots for zucchini bread, soups, and stir fries! </br> </br> Zucchini and other summer squash are relatively lean on the nutrients since they are mainly composed of water. However, they are good sources carbohydrates, vitamin C, and do have a decent concentration of health promoting carotenoids.
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.
Apples - Cosmic Crisp
The Cosmic Crisp® brand apple is the remarkable result of 20 years of study and research by Washington State University’s world-class tree fruit breeding program. Classically bred and grown in Washington State, the Cosmic Crisp® is a cross of the Enterprise and Honeycrisp varieties. The large, juicy and red apple has a perfectly balanced flavor and firm texture, making it ideal for snacking, cooking, baking, and entertaining..
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.
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 - Organic
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.
Pepper - Bell - Lotto - Organic
Bell Peppers were first discovered by Christopher Columbus who mistakenly named them a pepper expecting a spicy or hot flavour. These are sweet peppers.</br> </br> Bell Peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, often twice as much per pepper as found in a regular navel orange.
Tomatoes - Grape/Cherry - Lotto
Perfect size for mouth-popping! Add gorgeous color and flavour to fresh mixed green salads. Ideal garnish for sandwiches and pita bread specialties. Dress up appetizer platters and veggie trays. </br></br>A good source of potassium, tomatoes offer vitamin A, vitamin C, some calcium and iron.
Broccolini
Broccolini is a vegetable in its own right, a cross between broccoli and gai lon, or Chinese kale. Those tiny yellow flowers are a sign of the vegetable’s gai lon parentage — and the gai lon is what gives this vegetable its cool peppery flavor. <br>Though much more expensive than broccoli, the hybrid has little waste; the slim stems are so tender all the way down that their ends don't even need to be trimmed. In fact, it's a much more interesting and sweeter-tasting vegetable than broccoli crowns, the de-stemmed florets that are common in many markets today.</br></br> Broccolini is nutritionally very similar to broccoli and is considered a tremendous source of carotenoids and other anti-inflammatory nutrients that may help decrease the odds of cancer and cardiovascular disease. It's also an amazing source of vitamins A, C and K.
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 - Green Scallions - Peas on Earth
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.
Zucchini
This product will come from Secrest farm for Bow Valley members, and will come from Harker's fruit ranch for everyone outside of the Bow Valley.</br> </br> Zucchini is the most well known and popular summer squash. These are nicely sized squash so you'll have lots for zucchini bread, soups, and stir fries! </br> </br> Zucchini and other summer squash are relatively lean on the nutrients since they are mainly composed of water. However, they are good sources carbohydrates, vitamin C, and do have a decent concentration of health promoting carotenoids.
Rhubarb - 1lb
Local rhubarb! Perfect for pies, crisps, or dunked in your favourite sweetener! </br></br>One cup of unsweetened raw diced rhubarb has about 20 calories. A one half cup diced serving, 2.2 ounce serving or 61 grams, contains 2 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and one gram of dietary fibre.
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!
Mango - Tommy Atkins
The best kept secret in the mango world. Kents have a very smooth flesh, have a small seed, and are super juicy. </br> </br> Mango fruit is rich in pre-biotic dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals, & poly-phenolic flavonoid antioxidant compounds. They are a good source of healthy calories, & potassium.
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.
Rhubarb - 1lb
Local rhubarb! Perfect for pies, crisps, or dunked in your favourite sweetener! </br></br>One cup of unsweetened raw diced rhubarb has about 20 calories. A one half cup diced serving, 2.2 ounce serving or 61 grams, contains 2 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and one gram of dietary fibre.
Apples - Cosmic Crisp
The Cosmic Crisp® brand apple is the remarkable result of 20 years of study and research by Washington State University’s world-class tree fruit breeding program. Classically bred and grown in Washington State, the Cosmic Crisp® is a cross of the Enterprise and Honeycrisp varieties. The large, juicy and red apple has a perfectly balanced flavor and firm texture, making it ideal for snacking, cooking, baking, and entertaining..
Berries - Strawberries
Strawberries are incredible sources of antioxidants! They rank very high on antioxidant food surveys, especially considering the amount that we consume... which is usually a lot because they are so delicious. Also high in vitamin C, fibre, and folate. They are sources of natural sugars which actually help balance and regulate our blood sugar levels. <br><br>Please enjoy right away as berries don't last long in their original packaging. 3 days is our freshness guarentee<br> We recommend washing in a vinegar bath, drying and storing in a glass container to extend shelf life. In their plastic containers, strawberries will not remain fresh for as long.
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.
Citrus - Oranges - Blood
These are tasty little suckers that add exciting taste and colour to any citrus dish. </br></br>These are great for jams, marmalades, salads dressings, or on their own. They pack quite a flavour punch. Yum! Super healthy too. Huge wallops of vitamin C and anthocyanins in blood oranges, which are great helps in warding off sickness.
Mango - Ataulfo - Honey
Tastes like a mango milkshake. Delicious. </br></br> Ataulfo mangoes are golden yellow with a somewhat sigmoid (oblong) shape and a gold-blushed yellow skin. Their buttery flesh is not fibrous, and they have a thin pit. Their flesh is a deep yellow and high in sugar with a rich, spicy flavor. They are rich in vitamin C & dietary fibre.
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.
Pears - Abate Fetel
The long, slightly banana-shaped Abate Fetel pears have a slightly crisp texture and a sweet flavour with notes of honey. </br></br>Abate Fetel pears are ideal for eating fresh, out-of-hand. Their flavour and texture would lend well to any baked dish, pear tart or cake. Dice or slice pears for salads or use as stuffing for pork or chicken. Canning these heirloom pears will preserve their sweet, honeyed flavor
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.
Citrus - Oranges - Blood
These are tasty little suckers that add exciting taste and colour to any citrus dish. </br></br>These are great for jams, marmalades, salads dressings, or on their own. They pack quite a flavour punch. Yum! Super healthy too. Huge wallops of vitamin C and anthocyanins in blood oranges, which are great helps in warding off sickness.
Mango - Ataulfo - Honey
Tastes like a mango milkshake. Delicious. </br></br> Ataulfo mangoes are golden yellow with a somewhat sigmoid (oblong) shape and a gold-blushed yellow skin. Their buttery flesh is not fibrous, and they have a thin pit. Their flesh is a deep yellow and high in sugar with a rich, spicy flavor. They are rich in vitamin C & dietary fibre.
