Hobbs Family
Golden Delicious apples are now available 
these are great for both cooking and eating 
selling them in 5kg and 10kg bags 
these are great for both cooking and eating selling them in 5kg and 10kg bags Tree ripened Cox’s Orange apples and Royal Gala apples are also available in both 1st grade -5kg and 10kg bags – and 2nd grade boxes and bags 
I will be sending all three apple varieties in 10kg and 15kg boxes out next week on Tuesday and Wednesday as Monday is Otago Anniversary – either order a box of one variety or I can mix n match 
send me a message with what you would like or to enquire about prices/freight 
You will definitely like our prices 
send me a message with what you would like or to enquire about prices/freight You will definitely like our prices Quinces will be ready towards the end of next week so there is still time to get your preserving jars and jam/jelly jars prepared 
Txt/ring me, Ruby, on 0272886090 anytime if you want a fruit update, order query, weather update, etc. 
Remember we are open 7 days from 7am – 9pm and we only sell what we grow
Fruit update Omega plums will finish early next week – available in 3kg bags and 7kg boxes so grab some whilst you still can
Royal gala and Cox’s Orange apples are available in 5kg and 10kg bags on the Stall.
Royal Gala are sweet, crisp, and crunchy for eating and Cox’s Orange are wonderful for cooking and also eating – they are now tree ripened for those who like them a bit sweeter.
Also have 2nd grade boxes available of both apple varieties.
Also couriering the apples in 10kg and 15kg boxes
You can order a box of either or you can order a mixed box……just send me a text with what you want
Golden delicious apples are on track for 20th March – they are lovely eating and fantastic for cooking
Quinces should be ready in roughly 14 days from now – these are wonderful for preserving, making jelly and also make a great paste
Txt/ring me, Ruby, on 0272886090 anytime if you want a fruit update, or if you want to place an order, weather update, etc.
Remember we are open 7 days from 7am – 9pm and we only sell what we grow 
March 6
Fruit update
There is a plentiful supply of Cox’s Orange apples and Omega plums available on the Stall.
Cox’s Orange are a delicious tart apple to eat and has a gorgeous flavour when cooked Available in 5kg and 10kg bags and 2nd grade boxes.
Available in 5kg and 10kg bags and 2nd grade boxes.Omega plums are available in 3kg bags, 6kg boxes and 7kg 2nd grade boxes – they are great for eating, stewing, jam, sauce, chutney and wine-making
I am still sending out both Cox’s Orange and Omega’s…. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – You can order a box of either fruit or I can mix n match the amounts – just send me a text with what you want.
You can order a box of either fruit or I can mix n match the amounts – just send me a text with what you want. Royal Gala apples will be available on the Stall from Wednesday 10 March. I will be starting to send these out in 10kg and 15kg boxes the following week
Golden delicious apples will be available from 20th March – they are a lovely eating and cooking apple
Txt/ring me, Ruby, on 0272886090 anytime if you want a fruit update, or if you want to place an order, weather update, etc.
Remember we are open 7 days – 7am – 9pm and we only sell what we grow 
Fruit update Bon Chretien pears are all finished
Black Doris plums will finish tomorrow
Cox’s Orange apples and Omega plums are now on the go
Cox’s Orange is an old variety, they are a delicious tart apple to eat and are also a great cooking apple
Omega plums are red flesh, a long keeper and are great for both eating and cooking.
They are cling-stone so we bottle the small ones whole 
I freeze a huge amount for making jam in winter and also stewing up for puddings or cakes They can also be used for sauce or wine-making.
They can also be used for sauce or wine-making.Courier orders for both Omega and Cox’s Orange will start next Monday – send me a message if you would like to order some
Royal Gala apples are still on track for 10 March
Still accepting orders for bulk Royal Gala apples for fundraising – bagged in either 5kg or 10 kg lots – txt me for more details
Txt/ring me, Ruby, on 0272886090 anytime if you want a fruit update, or if you want to place an order, weather update, etc.
?? Fruit Update ??
Another beautiful sunny day – a lovely 25 degrees at the moment ☀️☀️
Bon Chretien pears will come to a finish by mid next week.
We also have 2nd Grade pears (wind-marked) available as well in 10kg bags and 15kg boxes ??
Black Doris plums are up and running…the rest of the pre-orders will be sent out this coming week and all orders which are to be picked up from the Fruit Stall will be ready over the next week – will contact you when they are ready ?
We have plenty of Black Doris plums available in boxes and bags on the Fruit Stall ?
Still have some bags of Purple King plums left – am predicting they will be finished by the end of tomorrow as they are such a lovely eating plum ?
Omega plums and Cox’s Orange apples will commence in about 10 days….will keep you posted ??
Royal Gala apples are a couple of weeks away….will keep you posted ???
Txt/ring me, Ruby, on 0272886090 anytime if you want a fruit update, or if you want to place an order, weather update, etc.
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17 February
A gorgeous day here today it was a dreadful cold start to the morning when my alarm went at 4am…..2 degrees! 
So I figured it would end up a great day and I was right
it was a dreadful cold start to the morning when my alarm went at 4am…..2 degrees! So I figured it would end up a great day and I was right Black Doris plum orders started going out this week on the Courier and the rest will leave here next week.
If you are picking up your order you will hear from me shortly as I am working through the list. Feel free to contact me if you want an update
Meanwhile I have boxes/bags of 2nd grade Black Doris on the Fruit Stall suitable for sauce and jam and also boxes of smallish Black Doris which are great for bottling whole Mum (Sandra) and I both do the plums this way
Mum (Sandra) and I both do the plums this way We also still have Purple King in 2.5kg bags and Bon Chretien Pears available in 5kg and 10kg bags.
Purple King will be finished by Saturday but the pears will be here until towards the end of next week
Cox’s Orange apples is still on track for March 1 and Royal Gala will be available from March 10
Remember if you want to buy bulk Royal Gala apples for fundraising – bagged in either 5kg or 10 kg lots – just flick me a txt or give me a call for more details. Due to an increase in apples this Season, I can fit in a few more bulk orders
Txt/ring me, Ruby, on 0272886090 anytime if you want a fruit update, or if you want to place an order, weather update, etc
Fruit Update What a gorgeous day it has been The temperature reached 33 degrees this afternoon and I have just checked our weather station and it is currently 25 degrees. 
Tomorrow is predicted to be just as hot as today
The temperature reached 33 degrees this afternoon and I have just checked our weather station and it is currently 25 degrees. Tomorrow is predicted to be just as hot as today On the Stall we have Bon Chretien Pears in 5kg and 10kg bags, Purple King plums in 2.5kg bags and Red Gravenstein apples also in 2.5kg bags
Red Gravenstein will be finished by Monday evening and Purple King will be finished by next weekend – still have a plentiful supply of Bon Chretien pears though – sending out in 10kg and 15kg boxes so flick me a message if you would like a box
Black Doris will be available on the Stall from Monday the 22nd
For everyone who have pre-ordered Black Doris – I will be contacting you as when they are being sent/ready for pick up. Still accepting orders so flick me a message if you would like some
Cox’s Orange apples will be available from March 1 and Royal Gala about March 10 – both varieties will be available on the Stall in 5kg and 10kg bags
Omega plums are roughly 2 weeks away at this stage – I am taking pre-orders for these as well as both apple varieties. Omega will be sent out in 5kg, 10kg and 15kg boxes and apples will be sent out in 10kg and 15kg boxes.
Txt/call me (Ruby) on 027 288 6090 to place an order, weather updates or enquire about freight charges, etc.
Remember we are open from 7am – 9pm every day and we only sell what we grow
Still have nectarines!!
Nectarine update Heaps of PYO nectarines were sold today – I had assumed they would be finished by the end of today but I was wrong 
I kind of under-estimated the amount on the trees so PYO nectarines will continue tomorrow
I kind of under-estimated the amount on the trees so PYO nectarines will continue tomorrow Billington plums, Purple King plums, tree ripened Red Gravenstein apples and Bon Chretien pears are in plentiful supply on the Fruit Stall
You will like our prices!!
5kg, 10kg and 15kg boxes of Purple King plums and 10kg and 15kg boxes of Bon Chretien pears will start being couriered out as from Tuesday 9th February
This week courier orders are sent out on only two days – Tuesday and Wednesday – due to Waitangi Day being observed on Monday
Contact me (Ruby) on 027 288 6090 if you have any queries or orders
Remember we are open from 7am – 9pm every day and we only sell what we grow 
4 February
??Fruit Update ??
All apricots are now finished for the Season but there are still plenty in the Valley at other Fruit Stalls.
PYO nectarines will be available on Saturday 6 February – bring your own containers ?? we have buckets and bags available for $1 each.
I am predicting these will be gone in one day as they are very much in demand. Sorry we won’t have them on the Fruit Stall – this is our very last nectarine variety.
We have delicious Purple King plums and the end of the Billington plums on the Stall ??? ??
Also available are tree ripened Red Gravenstein apples which are great for both eating and cooking
All the main varieties of apples will start in a few weeks time – will keep you posted ??
Bon Chretien pears will be available as from Saturday….great for both bottling and eating. Next week courier orders for Bon Chretien and Purple King will commence so flick me a txt/PM if you would like some.
Due to Waitangi Day being observed on Monday, all orders will be sent out on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Black Doris plums should be ready about 20 February, will keep you posted, and I am taking orders if you would like some ?Txt/phone me, Ruby on 027 288 6090 for weather updates or fruit queries ?
Open from 7am – 9pm every day and we only sell what we grow ?☀️
? Fruit Update ?
We have plenty of Clutha gold and Trevatt apricots on the Fruit Stall Both varieties are great for bottling, freezing, stewing, jam and eating.
Both varieties are great for bottling, freezing, stewing, jam and eating.We also have Billington plums which are great for eating, jam, sauce, etc.
Our first apple of the Season is the Red Gravenstein which are great for cooking and eating They are a tart apple but very delicious – sold in 2.5 kg bags.
They are a tart apple but very delicious – sold in 2.5 kg bags.The main crops of apples are still a few weeks away.
The last variety of PYO Nectarines should be ready by Waitangi Day.
Bon Chrétien pears should also be ready by the beginning of Waitangi weekend – will keep you posted
Black Doris should be ready by 20 February. Will keep you posted Orders being taken for these – if you have a standing order, I will be in contact with you shortly.
Orders being taken for these – if you have a standing order, I will be in contact with you shortly.Omega plums are later than the Black Doris – orders being taken for them as well.
Ring/txt me (Ruby) 027 288 6090 anytime for weather updates, fruit updates/orders.
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