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Published April 14, 2023 | By Hobbs Family
?Fruit Update ?
Royal Gala apples will be finished by the end of this weekend.
Plenty of Golden Delicious apples available – these are a delicious eating and cooking apple. Kids love them. Great for stewing and freezing or bottling. Sandra (Mum) has always bottled these as far back as I can remember as they are great for Apple Shortcake and Apples and Custard during the Winter months.
Also Oregon Red Delicious apples are available. These are a lovely eating apple – an old timer – they are also popular for dehydrating.
All apple varieties are sold in 5kg and 10kg bags.
Remember you can sample all of the apples before purchasing.
Braeburn and Splendour apples will be available on Sunday as well.
Granny Smith apples will be available the following weekend ??
Due to the horrendous winds the last few weeks, our Quince crop is lighter this Season so once I get the pre-orders away I will know how many I will have available for the Fruit Stall. Sorry about this ?
Quince orders will be sent out on Monday and Tuesday – for those with pick up orders – I will be in contact over the weekend to organise pick up times.
It has been a cold wet week here with rain every day from Tuesday – today is our first lovely day since Easter Monday – the upcoming weekend is going to be the same as today – I am embracing the warmth! ?
I must admit I had to light the fire for those few wet days as my cats were absolutely miserable and needed extra warmth ?? #catloverforlife
Contact me for all queries on 027 288 6090 – we are open from first light until dark – but if you are travelling through later – no worries – give me a call and I will have your fruit ready for you.

Published March 26, 2023 | By Hobbs Family

The storm the other day thankfully only did a small amount of damage. We did however lose a fair amount of Omega plums and some quinces – our apples all held on so no problems there!

We still have some 2nd grade Omega plums available on the Stall but they will be finished in the next couple of days.

Freshly picked Royal Gala apples are available on the Fruit Stall at the moment. Sam and the crew pick every night so freshness is always guaranteed. ???

Cox’s Orange are still available but will be finishing them by the end of this coming week.

Red Delicious apples start sometime towards the end of next week …….couldn’t actually pin Sam down to an exact day so will keep you posted.

Golden Delicious apples should be in about 10 days….will keep you posted.

Quinces are a good 2-3 weeks away….…will keep you posted. The other apple varieties are yet to ripen so will let you know when I have a rough idea of the picking dates.?

Good news on the ferret front – I have been ‘ferret free’ for the last 9 days so have my fingers crossed it keeps up.

I have had quite a culling over the last couple of months – at one stage I ended up trapping 12 ferrets in one week ?that was certainly a busy time!

I am still sending out 5kg, 10kg and 15kg boxes of apples – my courier days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – contact me on 027 288 6090 for any enquiries or to place an an order.

Remember our hours are 7am-9pm and we only sell what we grow.??

 

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19th March

Published March 19, 2023 | By Hobbs Family

??Fruit Update ??

Plenty of Omega plums, Royal Gala and Cox’s Orange apples are available on the Fruit Stall. ??

Omega plums will probably finish by the end of this coming week.

Quinces are still a wee bit away – will keep you posted? Golden Delicious and Red Delicious apples will be ready around mid-April – I will keep you updated as to when other apples varieties are available on the Stall.

Plums are available 2nd grade boxes and bags now as they are a wee bit smaller than 1st Grade.

Delicious for eating, slicing off the stone for freezing, bottling, Jam, Chutney and dehydrating ?

Due to Otago Anniversary Day, our next courier days are Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Give me a call on 027 288 6090 for all queries. ?

You will like our prices!

Open every day from 7am-9pm.

11th March

Published March 11, 2023 | By Hobbs Family

Quick fruit update

Our Royal Gala apples are late this year due to the weather so they will now be available from next Tuesday 14th March ???
Omega plums and Cox’s Orange apples are in plentiful supply on the Stall in assorted size bags and boxes?

I am still taking courier orders for both Omega and Cox’s Orange apples ? and am now taking orders for Royal Gala (pick up and courier) – contact me on 027 288 6090 to enquire or to place an order.

Remember our hours are 7am-9pm and we only sell what we grow ??

 

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Fruit Update – Saturday 25th February

Published February 25, 2023 | By Hobbs Family

There is plenty of Bon Chretien Pears and Black Doris plums available on the Stall – freshly picked every day ?

Omega plums will start Tuesday next week – also known as George Wilson plums – these are known for their long keeping quality and great flavour.

Cox’s Orange apples will start next weekend – Royal Gala will follow shortly after.

I am still sending out Bon Chretien pears (Bartlett pear) and Black Doris plums – this will commence again on Monday. Remember Courier days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only. Monday of each week is the only Courier day for the North Island.

You will like our prices!

After a cold wet spell, we are back to sunshine today with the next few days looking amazing as well ???

More devastating weather has hit many parts of the North Island again ? absolutely devastating for so many. Our hearts go out to family, friends and folk we’ve never met who are affected by this devastation – such a frightening time ?

 

This beautiful dog, Judd, came to visit last weekend – he brought Bill and Helen along with him ? He was a hit with the customers – loves his truck – even allows Bill to drive it!

Contact me, Ruby on 027 288 6090 anytime for any queries.

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Remember we are open every day from 7am-9pm and we only sell what we grow ?

Published February 14, 2023 | By Hobbs Family
Fruit Update – Tuesday 14 February 2023
The old favourite, Bon Chretian pears?? are available on the Fruit Stall in 5 and 10 kg bags as well as Red Gravenstein apples ??……2kg and 4kg bags – Purple King plums……2.5kg bags.
Black Doris plums are officially on the Stall today! ??
Black Doris were going to start this coming weekend but they ripened so fast over the past few days – they took both Sam and I by surprise ???
Sooo as the first pick was last night – I managed to pack a huge amount to catch the Courier as I wanted to get a head start at getting the pre-orders away.
More are going tomorrow and then next week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – you will be notified before I despatch them. No worries if you need to modify your order ?
Pick-up Orders are available as well – just let me know the day before so I can have them ready.
Sadly all North Island orders have been put on hold for the time-being due to the horrendous weather conditions which have affected so many.
The devastation is simply overwhelming and we are saddened greatly for everyone affected ?
You may see a dust on the plums – this is a naturally occurring dust called a ‘bloom’.
The purpose of this bloom is to minimize moisture loss from the surface of the skin. It is safe to eat without washing ?
Pick-up Orders are available as well – just let me know the day before so I can have them ready.
Cox’s Orange and Royal Gala apples are still a couple of weeks away – Omega plums are looking great and should be ready in early March as well.
Call me anytime, Ruby on 027 288 6090 for any enquiries
Remember our hours are 7am-9pm every day and we only sell what we grow ???

Fruit Update – 5th February

Published February 5, 2023 | By Hobbs Family
Today was a much cooler day compared to the last weeks of hellish hot conditions ☀️☀️??
Yesterday’s temperature was pretty intense, with it still being 34c at 7pm last night! ?
All apricots will be finished by the time the Fruit Stall closes up for the night.
This is the very first time that neither Mum nor I couldn’t muster up any free time to crank up the Preserver to bottle some. ?
When I say ’some’ I mean at least 200 jars ?
Thankfully we have a few left over from last Season which are still in perfect condition ?
I inherited Mums love of bottling and I must say it is very addictive.
Throughout the years we have gladly passed this skill onto many.
Now back to the fruit ??
Tomorrow we will have Purple King plums.
These are purple skinned with a yellow flesh and are sweet and juicy.
Ideal for eating fresh or cooking.
We poach them slowly in a small amount of water with sugar to taste.
Great cold with cream or yoghurt, Crumble, or with dried cereal or porridge.
They can also be used in chutney and jam.
Plums are a refreshing fruit and are enjoyed by everyone.
Red Gravenstein apples are our very first apple way ahead of our main crop.
They are a tart apple and if you find your taste buds freaking out, they are great for cooking ???
Cooked apples and custard is a childhood favourite of mine.
Sam tells me the Bon Chretian pears won’t start now until Thursday at the earliest ???
The Luisa and Hawera plums are still a bit away.
Black Doris and Omega plums are further down the track – orders being taken for both these varieties.
Ring me, Ruby, anytime for any fruit or weather queries.
Remember we are open from 7am-9pm and we only sell what we grow.

Published February 3, 2023 | By Hobbs Family
What a week!! ☀️☀️
The heat has been ever so powerful!!!!
Nasty thunder threatened us yesterday afternoon – did a few laps round the Valley just to keep us on edge – it worked! ??⛈️⛈️???
A busy week on the Fruit Stall…it looks like at this stage all apricots will be finished by the end of the weekend.
We have Red Gravenstein apples available now in 2kg and 4kg bags. They are a wonderful cooking apple and many people love eating them for the tartness – absolute respect to them as the sheer thought of eating them horrifies my tastebuds! ??
In a couple weeks I will be able to munch into them.
As every fruit variety is late this Season our Bon Chretian pears will be available mid-next week on the Stall as will Purple King Plums. ??
It’s a shame they weren’t ready for this weekend but the weather rules our lives!
Black Doris plums will be ready in about 10-14 days…..I will keep you posted..
Remember you can pre-order your black Doris & Omega plums.
No Greengages this Season as last year’s big snowstorm in September took them out.
Luisa and Hawera plums are still to come on – can’t predict the exact date as yet.
Omega plums will be ready in March.
All apple varieties are looking good on trees – will give an update closer to the time ????
If you would like to purchase a bulk order of Royal Gala apples for school fundraising get in contact – we bag them in 5 & 10kg bags.
Call me anytime for queries on 027 288 6090 ?
We are open every day from 7am – 9pm and we only selll what what we grow.

Published January 29, 2023 | By Hobbs Family

Fruit Update Sunday evening 29 January 

Well finally the  PYO signs are down…..so many brave people arrived throughout the past few days who so wanted the experience of picking, more so, than the amount actually picked….they had a great time.  

Many went down to the river block to take some photos with their families.

Alas we have too shut it all down now – but wait..we will be back next year with PYO once again.  

Mum started PYO, 33 years ago and PYO has created immense enjoyment for everyone.

Finally I can say we have Billington plums on the stall in 2.4kg bags….they are small with red flesh… suitable for eating, stewing, sauce, and Jam  – a lovely plum. 

Our Shiro plums are non-existent due to the appalling weather during setting time, as are the Back Amber plums…. I still feel sad our Wilsons Early plums were attacked but the heavy rain after they endured the snow and frost combo last year.

Plenty of Clutha Gold apricots on Stall in 5kg & 6kg boxes.

Hawera, and Louisa plums won’t be for a while..will keep you posted.  

Bon Chretian/Bartlett pears should be in maybe 10 days. Will keep you posted – I will pin Sam down closer to the time for an  actual start date.

Black Doris and Omega plums are still a while away – again will keep you posted.

Am looking forward to the Black Doris plums ripening….. and of course the Omega plums which become ready in March.. some also know them as the George Wilson plum ..….depends on where you live…

Pre-orders being taken for Bon Chretien Pears, Black Doris and Omega plums. 

You can have all of these orders either picked up or sent on the Courier. 

Today has been sooo hot….it is still 29 degrees and it is 8:22pm according to my phone.

Tomorrow is going to be a gorgeous day…27 degrees predicted…..

Published January 29, 2023 | By Hobbs Family
Fruit update – 29 January
We have plenty of freshly picked Clutha Gold apricots, available on the Stall in 5kg, 6kg boxes and 3kg bags ?
These are a cross between a Moorpark and a Sundrop so are a great tasting variety.
Ideal for bottling, stewing, freezing, jam, chutney, sauce, drying and eating.
Even though I was going to put a halt to PYO apricots a few days ago, there is still a demand for ‘Search for the apricot” but am fairly sure today will be the last day!
It’s hard work finding them as it’s all ladder work – not a task for children as ladders are out of bound to them – we follow Health and Safety Rules. ?
I’ve also dropped the price to $2.50/kg so the varieties can be mixed in your containers.
Today and the next few days have gorgeous weather predicted.☀️☀️
Ring me anytime on 0272886090 for any queries.
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