Produce that inspires… passion.

Earl’s sources all organic, all the time. With over 100 years of collective organic produce purchasing experience, we put the sun, sweat and soil back into what we sell.

We actively share our expertise, insights, and knowledge, seasonality, weather, geography, flavor profiles, market conditions, grower spotlights and much more. We are committed to quality, and it shows in the produce we bring to market and in the relationships we steward and grow.

SEASONAL EATS

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UME JAPANESE PLUMS
UME JAPANESE PLUMS

Ume Japanese plums are not for eating raw out of hand, as they are very astringent. Ume need to be processed before they can be eaten. How it tastes depends on how you prefer to enjoy it. Ume is commonly used to make salty and sour pickled plums called Umeboshi or plum alcohol called Umeshu.

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SPRING ONIONS
SPRING ONIONS

Spring onions have crisp green leaves and firm white or red bulbs. This mild tasting onion is its own unique variety.  They can be grown year round but they are usually highlighted during the spring.  Now is a great time to try them when some of the storage onions are almost finished and we are waiting for the new fresh crop. 

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ALEXANDER LUCAS PEAR
ALEXANDER LUCAS PEAR

The Alexander Lucas pear when ripe, has buttery soft flesh, and is smooth and extremely juicy with a sweet delicate flavor. Pears are harvested when they are mature, but not yet ripe. Pears ripen from the inside out and are ready to eat when they give to slight pressure at the neck.

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“Earl’s Organic comes from that old school of produce as an artisanal craft.”

— Briar Patch Food Co-op, Grass Valley

SEASONAL CALENDAR

To learn more about buying optimal times for your favorite fruits and vegetables, click on our seasonal calendar.

 
 

ALL ORGANIC, ALL THE TIME

Why Organic?

Organic is a vision for working and living in harmony with nature. The result is healthy soil, which grows healthy plants, which make for healthy people. By abstaining from synthetic inputs and encouraging natural systems, organic farmers help create a better future for people, animals, and the environment.

Source rodaleinstitute.org

 

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“Earl is motivated by knowledge, and he expects the whole team to have, understand and share real time information about our product. This knowledge and experience is invaluable to our organic retail partners. "

— Chris Little, former New Leaf Market buyer

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