Our Produce
Fresh.
Nutritious.
Tasty.
Local farm fresh produce has more nutrient density than produce sold at a grocery store. This is because fruits and vegetables begin to lose their nutrients within 24 hours after they are picked! The produce sold in supermarkets arrives before it is ripe. They are harvested early so they won’t spoil in transit. Nutritional content is also lost through air exposure, artificial lighting, and temperature changes.
However, locally grown food is harvested at the peak of ripeness and nutritional value and arrives at your table immediately. Your CSA box, full of freshly picked seasonal produce, avoids losing nutrient density because our farmers can let their produce “stay on the vine” to peak ripeness. Produce is harvested and delivered to you without any transportation delays. The result is healthier, tastier food.
Tips.
Because our natural, farm fresh produce is delivered on the day it is picked, it will need to be refrigerated or it will spoil more quickly than produce delivered to a supermarket.
Farm fresh eggs do not need to be refrigerated because they come to you unwashed. Unwashed eggs have a protective layer called a cuticle (also referred to as the bloom) and can be stored on the counter. This protective coating works by sealing the shell’s pores and preventing air from penetrating it, helping to keep bacteria out. Washing eggs removes the cuticle. So, wash the eggs right before you use them but otherwise you can leave them on the counter and they will last about three weeks. If you don’t eat them first.
Fresh & Healthy
Picking our produce at the peak of freshness adds beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. Our produce isn’t shortchanged by early harvesting and long-distance shipping.
100% Sustainable
The Community deals directly with the Farmers, the Farmers directly feed the Community. A proven Win-Win situation.
Local
We’re always looking to expand and partner with the best small farms, producers, and artisans around Kissimmee.
01.
Vegetables
Vegetables are full of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that provide many important health benefits to your body.
- Variety of flavors and textures
- Packed with fiber
- Low calorie, low fat
- Low sodium, low cholesterol
- Protect against cancer and disease
- Maintain good health
What we grow and when they are in season:
- Acorn Squash (September to December)
- Beets (September to February)
- Broccoli (October to May)
- Buttercrunch (December to March)
- Butternut Squash (September to December)
- Cabbage (November to June)
- Carrots (November to June)
- Collard Greens (November to May)
- Cauliflower - White, Purple, Yellow (November to May)
- Eggplant (September to June)
- Green Bell Peppers (October to July)
- Iceberg Lettuce (November to May)
- Jalapeño Peppers (October to July)
- Radishes (October to June)
- Red Peppers (October to July)
- Romaine Lettuce (December to March)
- Romanesco (October to May)
- Spaghetti Squash (September to June)
- Tomatoes - Red, Green, Yellow, Grape (September to June)
- Squash (Yellow) : June to July
- Kale (Regular and Purple) : June to July
- Zucchini (September to June)
02.
Fruits
Like vegetables, fruits are an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, and they are high in fiber. Fruits also provide a wide range of health-boosting antioxidants, including flavonoids.
- Essential antioxidants
- Anti-inflammatory
- Boosts immunity
What we grow and when they are in season:
- Strawberries (October to June)
03.
Grains
Grains are the seeds of grasses grown for food. These plants also are called cereals. Examples of grains include wheat, oats and rice. Whole-grain foods are good choices for a nutritious diet. Whole grains provide fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
- Control cholesterol levels
- Control weight and blood pressure
- Lower insulin levels
What we grow:
- Grits
- Cornmeal
Join the Circle
Hello! We would love to partner with you to sell what you produce. Along with wide varieties of fruits and vegetables, we want to offer our Kiss Kornucopia CSA members grains, meats, eggs, dairy, and artisan crafted items such as breads, sweets, honey, jams, etc. Join the Circle by filling out our Merchant Application.
Start Eating Healthy. Subscribe now!
Become a Kiss Kornucopia CSA member through a membership subscription
and receive local, seasonal products weekly during the harvest season.
This is a great investment to the health of yourself, your family,
your community, and the next generation as you support local farms in
the upcoming growing season!