Why are my peaches still firm?
We intentionally deliver peaches firm, so they travel without bruising.
They will soften naturally at room temperature.
Storage, ripening, and what to expect from fresh fruit.
We intentionally deliver peaches firm, so they travel without bruising.
They will soften naturally at room temperature.
They are this season’s crop, lightly roasted with a lower-salt brine.
Store brands can be multiple years old and heavily salted.
Peach size varies by:
• Variety
• Weather
• Temperature swings
• Harvest timing
Tree-Ripe peaches come in many varieties throughout the season, so your box may look different from month to month.
Always store in an airtight container.
• 45 days on the counter
• 9–10 months in the fridge
• Up to 2 years in the freezer
Bring pecans to room temperature before using for the best flavor!
Some varieties show less red blush and can appear green even when perfectly ripe.
Color is not a reliable indicator; internal maturity is.
We offer fresh Elliot pecans, known for:
• Creamy texture
• High oil content
• Naturally sweet, buttery flavor
They’re also raw and unsalted.
Fruit varies in size from harvest to harvest.
We pack by weight or volume, not by how tightly the fruit fills the box.
Boxes are intentionally sized with protective space so fruit can travel safely.
You always receive the amount you purchased.
If you believe something is missing, contact support so we can help.
Frozen peaches can last a year or more if sealed well.
They freeze beautifully for smoothies, pies, and baking.
Store honey at room temperature.
Do not refrigerate.
Honey never expires.
Color does not always equal ripeness.
Many fruits naturally stay partly green even when perfectly ripe.
We never dye citrus or artificially color produce.
Green patches, pale blush, or mixed hues are normal seasonal characteristics and do not affect flavor.
SORT, WASH, & REFRIGERATE
Sort through your blueberries and remove any soft or mushy ones and keep refrigerated. Our fruit comes washed, however we always encourage a quick rinse.
Blueberries will stay fresh in your fridge up to two weeks!
All raw honey crystallizes eventually.
Place the jar gently in a pan of warm water until it liquifies again.
Avoid microwaving.
It depends on the fruit.
Most citrus lasts 3–4 weeks in the fridge.
Peaches last 1–2 weeks after softening.
Blueberries last about 2 weeks.
Pears last several days after ripening.
Yes.
Farm washing removes debris, but we still recommend a quick rinse before eating.
Our beekeepers feed their bees honey, not sugar water, and the honey is harvested by hand, raw and unfiltered.
Fruit is a natural product, so flavor can vary due to:
• Weather
• Variety
• Soil conditions
• Time of harvest
• Sunlight and temperature
We always choose the highest-quality fruit available each season, but nature always has a hand in the final flavor.
Absolutely! Blueberries freeze extremely well.
Just be sure to sort through your blueberries and remove any soft or mushy ones first.
You can freeze them directly in their box, then transfer them to freezer bags.
Store unopened jars in a cool, dry place.
Refrigerate after opening.
We work directly with partner farms that leave fruit on the tree as long as possible.
This develops full sweetness and flavor.
Once harvested, fruit is delivered quickly so it never sits in long-term cold storage.
Each variety produces a mix of sweet and tart berries.
Weather and growing conditions also affect flavor.
A mix of sweet and tangy is completely normal.
Our team is happy to help. Reach out and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
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