No matter how hard we try to keep an eye to the sky – sometimes mother nature just doesn’t comply with the plans we have for the weekly baskets. If a storm blows through, or the weather is too hot or too cold, sometimes an entire crop is not able to be harvested. Your local farmers harvest your orders on Mondays and Tuesdays and if your farmers are unable to fill an order for an unforeseen reason, it is our policy to issue a substitution for basket items (but not extra items that are added to your order). That means we will offer a comparable crop in place of the one we can’t get our hands on. For example, we might send you yellow squash instead of zucchini, sweet potatoes instead of kennebec potatoes, or perhaps white peaches instead of the yellow variety.
There is such a short turnaround time between when the farmers harvest and when we pack that usually by the time we know a crop is unusable, it’s time the pack the baskets! As such, a substitution is the best solution for making sure you get the closest alternative to your first choice crop. Substitutions are one of the unique challenges that come along with a commitment to eating locally and we appreciate you being understanding when they occur!
About Seasonal Roots
Since 2011, Seasonal Roots’ online farmers market has connected Virginia families with local family farmers who use sustainable, humane practices. Our neighborhood market managers – who believe in living better through scrumptious, healthy eating, being kind to animals, protecting the environment, and spreading joy – home-deliver freshly harvested produce, pastured eggs, grass fed dairy and meat, plus artisan fare. We empower our members to eat better and live better with more nutritious, flavorful food that’s good for us and good for the planet. More info at seasonalroots.com.