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We're excited to introduce our new season spray-free tomatoes, straight from the fertile soils of Dairy Flat in Auckland in next week's (Week of November 20th) Huckleberry Organic Fruit & Veg Box. Unlike mass-produced hydroponic tomatoes, ours are grown with passion and dedication in traditional soil, free from fungicides and pesticides, and watered exclusively with pure rainwater collected from the greenhouse roof.
It's salad season - enjoy our latest harvest of crisp and vibrant organic lettuce varieties – Green Oak and Fancy – straight from the bountiful fields of Palmerston North in next week's (Week of November 13th) Huckleberry Organic Fruit & Veg Box. Try our Vegan San Choy Bao recipe, a delightful Asian-inspired dish that combines the crunch of lettuce with savoury tofu or vegan mince.
Next week's (Week of November 6th) Huckleberry Organic Fruit & Veg Box features freshly harvested BioGro Certified Organic Kumara Beauregard from Dargaville. Organically grown, these sweet kumaras take the spotlight in our Asian-inspired Teriyaki-Glazed Kumara recipe. Prepare to be amazed, delighted, and inspired as you dig in the rich, authentic flavours of our new season Kumara Beauregard.
What can you expect in next week's Organic Fruit & Veg box? Our Gisborne Mandarins are picked at the peak of ripeness, so you enjoy the freshest and most flavourful citrus experience. Did you know that mandarins are not only incredibly delicious but also packed with vitamin C, making them the perfect snack for a boost of immunity
Embrace spring's renewal with our Organic Fruit & Veg boxes, featuring a colourful array of handpicked, fresh organic produce. From crisp asparagus to juicy citrus and new season baby carrots, our spring offerings promise a burst of flavour and nutrition.
Get ready for a burst of tropical flavours with our newest addition to the Organic Fruit & Veg Box: Spray-Free Pineapples from the sunny fields of Fiji. Did you know our Fijian spray-free pineapples have crowns, while the ones at the supermarket often don't. This is due to biosecurity regulations – supermarket pineapples have their crowns removed to protect the environment
Get set for a pumpkin-packed October! Dive into the splendors of the season with Huckleberry's Organic Fruit & Veg Box (week of Oct 9). Fun fact: Pumpkins, part of the gourd family alongside cucumbers and melons, come in diverse shapes and sizes. Our BioGio Certified Organic Pumpkins are a cut above, boasting exceptional quality and flavour, nurtured in Palmerston North's fertile soils.
This week (October 2nd), we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on a true orchard gem – BioGio Certified Organic Fuji Apples from the picturesque orchards of Hastings. Did you know that Fuji Apples are named after Mount Fuji in Japan? They were first developed by Japanese apple breeders in the late 1930s, and their exquisite sweetness and crispness have made them a worldwide favourite ever since.
Our Pick of the Week (September 25th): Purple Broccoletti (also known as Broccoli Shoots), grown in Te Whanganui-a-Tara's lush fields, boasts a unique sweet flavour, thanks to the cool climate and fertile soil. Don't waste those sweet stems and leaves – they elevate your dishes and reduce food waste, aligning with our commitment to sustainability and delicious eating.
