The Wensleydale Organic Vegetable Box Scheme

The organic movement is growing rapidly throughout the world and there seems little doubt that in future most of our fruit and vegetables will be grown organically.   Organic farming basically is farming without using any artificial chemicals whether to boost growth and production by the artificial method of garden fertilizers or whether to control insects, fungi, bacteria and other organisms that attack the plant or animal. Every flea has a flea on it's back - goes the saying. The organic method is an attempt to grow in the best possible soil and work with friendly nature to control those natural pests that want to eat our food before we can. Organic farming is naturally more nutritious and more delicious than artificial farming, which has swept the world over the past fifty years.

Wensleydale Farms gives you our unequivocal guarantee that all produce sold under our label is completely organically grown, free from herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, nematicides, insecticides and humanicides.  We do not use any artificial chemicals like fertilizers either.  We comply fully with EU (European Union) regulations governing organic produce.  We use our own borehole water, and avoid municipal water sources.  We do not irrigate from any river or stream.  By buying a Wensleydale Organic Box you are protecting your family from contaminated food.

The Innovation of Wensleydale Organic Boxes

So many people want to buy organic vegetables directly from us, that we have followed the  fashion in Europe and Northern America of supplying organic fruit and vegetables direct from the farm to your kitchen, on a weekly basis so the food goes direct from the field to the family.

How the Box Scheme Works

Each week we deliver the boxes to drop off points.  We also deliver individual boxes, for an additional delivery charge  of R50.00.

Box Contents:

We grow and market a wide range of fruits, vegetables and herbs, including everything from avocados to zucchini.  Each week we select seasonal products to make up your box.  The boxes are different each week, and within the confined of our seasons we try to make them economic yet exciting in the kitchen and a pleasure to eat. See our Recipe page.

We will endeavour, where possible, to suit your particular preferences and allow two substitutions per box.  A recent innovation is our Special Order scheme.  For an additional R10 per box you are now able to choose your own items which we will pack for you.

There are several options available to you: Jumbo: 16 items - R160 Standard: 12 items R125 Medium: 9 items R98.00 and Small: 6 items R70.00  

Forming a Group

Groups have been formed by people who live near each other, work together, send the children to the same school, use the same community centre, or cross paths for whatever reason once a week.

Choose the Schedule that Works for you

We deliver either weekly or bi-weekly.  If you are living alone, or eat out a lot, you may opt for the bi-weekly delivery. We also offer a "half-box" - always a lettuce, some fruit, and two or three vegetables.

What's New?

On-Line Shopping.  You will now be able to access the Special Order list from the site and place your orders online.

Payment

Payment for your boxes is monthly in advance, by bank transfer or credit card.  You will be invoiced for all extras at the end of the month, payment for which is due with your next month's boxes.  There is a R20 deposit levied on each re-useable, returnable box, which is credited to your account once the box has been returned to us.