What is the Veggie Box?
The Veggie Box service is a convenient way to order organic, locally grown, seasonal fruits and vegetables. We aim to bring you sustainably sourced crops from over a dozen organic and conventional farms from and around Lusaka that you can order from the convenience of your home.
Priority is given to organic produce, however, on occasion, due to demand and season, it is necessary to complement our stock with conventionally grown products. Should this happen the conventional items are indicated.
2. What's in the Veggie Box?
The list given below is an example of what you can expect to find in your Veggie Box. This will vary depending on what is available in the current season. We rotate the produce in different groups so that you will get unique combinations of vegetables in your box from week to week. This enables us to work with what is available and it provides you with the opportunity to try new food items, some of which may not be easily accessible in Zambia.
The BIG Combo Box - suitable for 4 people
A sample BIG Combo box will contain:
Lettuce (2) plus salad herbs/salad bag with lettuce and herbs
2 green leafy vegetables (250-300 g each)
1 kg root vegetables
1 portion of a type of onions
2 portions (250 g) of fruit from the nightshade family
other vegetables in season
You may order multiple of the BIG Box or combine them with the Small Combo Box depending on your needs.
The Small Combo Box is suitable for 2 people and it contains half of the produce listed in the sample BIG Combo Box. You may order multiple of the Small Combo Boxes depending on your needs.
By ordering the Veggie Box from Greens&Grains you support local farmers and therefore help to strengthen local supply chains ensuring that nutritious and sustainably sourced produce is always available to your family.
3.The Recipe Boxes "My Food is African""
The "My Food is African" campaign aims to promote food grown on African soil.
We have prepared for you "My Food is Zambian" recipe boxes which include delicious seasonal & locally grown produce including indigenous and nutritious Zambian veggies for you to try.
We give priority to organic produce and supplement it with conventional items where necessary.
4. How much does it cost?
The cost will depend on the items and quantity you choose to order. Our veggie box prices are similar or equivalent to the prices of items sold at our shop at Leopards Hill.
5. How do I order?
You can place your order by filling out a Google order form which we send out weekly. The form usually goes out on Sundays and needs to be completed within 48h to allow us time to process your order. The deadline for placing the order via Google form is usually Tuesday 12 pm. After that time the form is deactivated until the following week. If you miss the deadline you can still visit our organic shop in Leopards Hill to do your shopping.
To join the Veggie Box scheme WhatsApp group please contact +260 97 7847116
6. Do I have to order every week?
No. There is no obligation to place order every week. You can order your veggies as often as you need.
7. How do I join the Veggie Box scheme?
To join the Veggie Box scheme please contact +260 97 7847116. Your phone number will be added to the Veggie Box WhatsApp Group and you will receive a Google form order link once a week. All you need to do is fill out the form before the deadline and collect your box on the collection day.
8. When and where do I pick up my box?
We have two collection points and days depending on your location.
On Thursdays, you will be able to collect your box from our shop (Greens&Grains) off Leopards Hill. This collection day & point is suitable for customers living and working in town.
On Fridays, you will be able to collect from the Green Fox farm in Lilayi, this collection point is suitable for customers living and working in the Lilayi/Makeni/Chilanga area.
9. Can you deliver the box to my home / office?
We do offer a delivery service at an additional fee. Please contact +260 97 7847116 to find out if your location is covered by our delivery radius. Thank you.
9. What are the payments option for the Veggie Box?
Payment options:
Cash when collecting your veggies at the shop or the farm.
Payment through Visa card when collecting your veggies at the shop or the farm.
Airtel money payment to 0977 401 228
Bank transfer to:
Indo Zambia Bank
Account: Green Fox Ltd
Branch: Chilanga
Branch code: 090003
Account no.: 0032030000284