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Q: Why do some citrus have seeds and some don’t? A: We asked tangerine farmer Emily Thacher Ayala from Friends Ranch in Ojai, CA. She told us that seedlessness in citrus is a naturally-occuring genetic mutation. In the last century, growers have selected and grown more varieties that have few or no seeds, which many [...]
Q: How much fruit should I order? A: For office and school orders, we suggest that customers start with one piece of fruit per person per week for their first delivery. Depending on how quickly the fruit is eaten, we can adjust the amount, selection, or frequencies of deliveries until we find the right balance for you. Our [...]
Fruit Quality Grab Bag Winter can bring some challenges to keeping fruit at the appropriate temperatures during transport. Our buyers, packers, and delivery people do their best to keep fruit protected from extreme temperature exposure. But if your fruit ever doesn’t look right, please give us a call at 1-877-FRUIT-ME (877-378-4863) and we will make [...]
Q: How do I recycle my FruitGuys’ box? A: Your FruitGuys box is 100% recyclable and compostable but we suggest you put it to re-use. In many areas, we can pick up and re-use boxes in good condition. To see if this is available where you are, please call or email us at 877-FRUIT-ME (877-378-4863) [...]
Q: How can I donate my box to charity? A: All you have to do is call 877-FRUIT-ME. Office closed for a holiday? Vacation? It’s easy to put your box on hold OR you could help those in need by donating your box to a local food pantry or charitable organization in your community. Our Donate-A-Crate Program [...]
FruitGuys Customer Service Manager Nicole Wagner answers some commonly asked questions. Q: How do I change my order? A: If you want to hold your order (“I’m outta town!”), add to your order (“Extra box please”), change the box type (“Extra large please”), or request a special item (ex: “No bananas, please”), please notify us 48 [...]
Q: If I want to know what’s in my box but I don’t know what kind of box I have, how can I figure it out? A: On your box there is a white tag that has the account name and address, plus “Item description,” which is the type of box, such as “Harvest Flyer [...]
Q: Why do some citrus have seeds and some don’t? To find out, The FruitGuys asked Emily Thacher Ayala, farmer at Friends’ Ranch in Ojai, CA (Ventura County). Friends’ grows Pixies, not the fairies, but the little seedless tangerines that everybody loves, plus other great citrus such as Tahoe Golds, W. Murcotts, and Yosemite Golds. [...]
Ever see a green-tinged orange and wondered if it means the orange isn’t ripe yet? The FruitGuys asked one of its farmers, Emily Ayala of Friend’s Ranch, growers of the fabulous Pixie Tangerine and other citrus, in Ojai, California to explain why “re-greening” sometimes happens to orange citrus. Emily said:“Fruit grown in the warmer Matilija Canyon [...]
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