Are Veg Boxes Worth It?

Are you contemplating whether veg boxes are the right choice for you? It's natural to weigh the pros and cons, but when it comes to embracing a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle, for most, veg boxes stand tall as the winning choice. At Plentiful, we believe that once you've weighed up the options, the numerous benefits of organic veg boxes outweigh any drawbacks.

Let's delve into why veg boxes are the preferred option for those seeking to support local farmers, savor seasonal delights, and enjoy the ease of organic goodness. You'll be off searching "veg boxes near me" in no time, if you're not local to Bury & Ramsbottom!

Tasting the Seasons and Learning About British Seasonal Veg:
Embracing the diversity of each season's produce is a culinary adventure worth cherishing. Veg boxes invite you to get excited about the variety of seasonal British vegetables, as each one emerges from the UK ground. This fosters a deeper appreciation for the natural rhythm of the changing seasons, and helps teach children about where our food comes from.
Supermarkets are the opposite to this - their fruit and veg is available year round, no matter how local or flown thousands of miles. Who eats asparagus in January...? Not British farmers!

Ease & Time Saved
In our fast-paced lives, time is precious. Veg boxes offer the utmost convenience, sparing you the hassle of supermarket visits and long hours spent selecting produce. The simplicity and efficiency of veg box deliveries save you time while ensuring you have the freshest organic goodies at your fingertips. With Plentiful Doostep you do still have choice - you can make swaps and add on to your organic veg box right up until 36 hours before, in just a few clicks.

Keep it Exciting, Recipe Inspiration
With our recipe pages being updated each week, tailored to what's in the veg boxes, you can have a quick browse on our website when your veg box arrives at your doorstep. See what's in season, select your meal type, and off you go - a veg box full of organic goodness and recipes to match online. Whether you're an experienced cook or just starting your kitchen journey, these recipes infuse creativity into your meals and help you discover the full potential of each vegetable. Less waste too!

Support Your Local Farmers
We take local, British organic farms and order what they offer each week for the price they set. It's fair for everyone, and keeps local farmers thriving. Buy signing up to a local organic veg box scheme, you're supporting local farmers too. Organic farming has huge benefits for people, the environment, and so much more - read our page on "why organic?" here.

Guaranteed Organic - No Searching & Packet Reading
By selecting a reputable organic fruit & veg box company such as Plentiful, you know that each week, everything you order will be organic certified. No longer will you be researching which crops are most sprayed with pesticides, and stood in Lidl debating whether to get your organic or non organic lettuce. (If Lidl even do organic veg?)

Freshness and Quality
If you've joined a veg box scheme, the veg will be ordered and packed for you in a short space of time, which is worth it alone. Not sat on a warehouse and then supermarket shelf for days beforehand. Each week, Plentiful fruit & veg boxes will be packed and delivered to you within 24 hours, and each item quality checked before it reaches your doorstep. You don't need to worry about the best before dates on your veg, as it'll arrive with the longest date possible. See here for our tips page on how to store veg!

Health & Accountability
Hold yourself accountable each week, knowing that you'll have another delivery of fresh, nutrient dense veggie goodness heading your way to get excited for. Although you can hit 'pause' any time for those weeks where life's too much to cook - you know that each week, veg box delivery day will fill your fridge with food that will nourish your body and mind.


With the new Plentiful Doorstep website - all the reasons for not having a veg box are gone - the flexibility, time saving, recipes and ease of ordering are all life hacks for most people.

If you're asking, "Are veg boxes worth it?" the resounding answer from us is yes! With Plentiful's diverse weekly and fortnightly veg box options, you can find the best fit for your needs and preferences. Experience the convenience of vegetable delivery near you while supporting local farmers and enjoying the goodness of organic produce. Embrace the enriching journey of veg boxes, and let Plentiful be your trusted companion in nourishing your body and the planet alike.