ye i think im going to try and sort out a freezer. it will be a lot easier.

@Misscara, repot it and say it's your own? I've just made some jam with @ashman's loquats, which Wikipedia says are a member of the same family as the kind of medlars which grow here, so you could give those a go. I haven't tried my jam yet, and won't be reporting my thoughts if it's 'orrible!

I saw medlars today at the big turkish shop on the corner of Durham road and seven sisters rd.

Ah, loquats are nespole.

I've seen nespoli in Spain, but always thought they were a sub-type of peach because they have the same type of colouring & furry skin. Never tried them, but will make a point of it this summer to compare with Ash's loquats.

Medlar is also used for the derriere in 16th/17th century.

Is my medlar too bootylicious for you babe?

Sorry.

Hi guys,

The things that would swing it for me are price, size of the box and how far you'd deliver. I'm in Turnpike Lane and I live on my own. I'd have to do the key thing too, unless you'd do evening deliveries. I really like the recipe card idea.

well i was thinking of doing different sized boxes, and also letting people make their own box if they like. i will make sure the price is right, as i have looked at abel and co and a few other places, and i could supply so much more for the prices they have.

i will decide on the radius very soon but turnpike lane should be ok.

as for the key thing, it will not be a problem. I will be doing the deliveries myself at first to see how it goes. Plus i have a shop on the highroad which anyone can easily walk into for any problems. I wouldnt mind giving something signed that shows i have the keys and will keep them safe at all times.

i will also be doing organic and non organic produce. so you can decide which suits your budget. i will be putting things like pineapple, avocadoes, strawberrys in the boxes aswell. so it will be good value for money.

yes olives,eggs and bread will be in the boxes.

@ashman - would you consider doing organic carrots?  I generally can't afford organic for everything but only buy organic carrots.  I am a bit fan of your shop!

No loquats are quite different. Medlar are a strange old thing and you don't see them around much - they need to bletch before they are usable (see below bit about frost).

Medlar Medlars (Mespilus germanica) are a pretty, small ornamental tree with 2 inch diameter edible brown fruits. It blooms in late spring with large flowers resembling single white roses. Fruit is eaten when soft, generally after a frost & has a mild flavor similar to a pear. You would need to wait till late autumn early winter really.

Saw a lovely loquat tree with lots of fruit at the Eden Project this week!

Hello

Still loving the shop. One big thing though - every time we've bought English apples from you, they've been bad e.g. fluffy, bruised etc. I know now's not really the time to complain as they're  not in season, but it would be great to have some good ones in when they are!