Your veggie questions answered
FAQs
Thank you for your interest in becoming a veg share member with Nourish Kernow! This information page is designed to give you a clear idea of what the veg share is all about, how it works, and the benefits you'll enjoy.
Why join Nourish Kernow?
There are plenty of reasons to join us:
● Support local: By becoming a member, you're helping the local community access fresh, seasonal veg.
● Stay connected: You'll stay connected to the land, the growers, and the process of producing your food.
● Explore new flavours: Our boxes include a variety of seasonal vegetables, so you'll get to try new things.
● Community involvement: You'll be part of our events, receive our newsletter, and have the opportunity to tour the farm.
What is a CSA?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between growers and consumers, where the responsibilities, risks, and rewards of farming are shared. By joining our CSA, you're not just buying a veg box—you’re becoming a part of our farm's journey.
What are you signing up for?
When you join Nourish Kernow, you're doing more than just buying fresh produce—you're investing in your community. As a member of our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project, you're helping us grow delicious, seasonal vegetables while supporting local growers, enhancing biodiversity, and promoting regenerative farming practices.
With Nourish Kernow, you'll enjoy eating with the seasons, knowing that your food has travelled minimal miles and is grown with care. Some weeks, your box might be brimming with abundance, and other weeks, it might be a bit lighter due to weather and seasonal challenges. When that happens, we'll supplement your box with organic produce from nearby farms that also share our values.
What’s in the box each week?
Expect a variety of 4-6 for a small share and 6-8 for a standard veg share depending on the time of year, and our harvests.
In summer you could expect a variety of Garlic; Potato; Courgette; Salad bag; Onion; Carrots; Beans; Heritage Tomatoes; Cucumber; Peppers; Aubergine
In winter you could expect a variety of; Cabbage; Kale; Spinach; Carrots; Radish; Potatoes; Onions Leeks; Beetroot; Mixed salad bag; Turnip; Swiss Chard; Kohl Rabi.
How do I sign up?
We're starting our veg boxes in June 2025 - this is with only around 40 veg boxes available. Once we reach that number, we’ll operate a waiting list. If you are keen to be one of the first to get a box - you can reserve your share below. We offer two different veg box sizes so you will need to decide how much veg you’d like!
Simply fill out our veg box sign-up form and we'll be in touch with further details.
How does payment work?
As a member, you’ll make a weekly or monthly payment via direct debit or standing order, which covers your share of the harvest. Payments are made in advance at the start of each month or week. If you need to cancel your membership, just give us a month’s notice. If you need to pause, as you're away, just let us know and we’ll donate your veg box.
How much does it cost?
Our Small Box is £50 per month, perfect for 1-2 people depending on how much veg you eat. This will include around 4-6 vegetables.
Our Big Box is £75 per month, perfect for 3-5 people depending on how much veg you eat. This will include 6-8 types of vegetables with larger portions.
These prices are to be confirmed prior to launch in spring 2025.
How do I get my veg box?
You can pick up your veg box every Friday afternoon from 3pm at the Higher Culloden Farm on College Road.
Or you can opt for delivery to you door for £2 within 2 miles (deliveries and costs TBC depending on demand).
What if I miss a box?
Since your payment is made at the start of the month, we can't offer refunds for missed boxes. If you know you’ll miss a week, let us know in advance so we can avoid waste. If your box is already prepared, we'll donate it to one of our volunteers, or we’ll donate your veg box to someone who needs it in our community.
Is all the veg grown at Nourish Kernow?
We grow as much of the produce as possible here at Nourish Kernow. If weather impacts our crops, we may supplement with produce from other local farms that follow organic principles. We’ll always let you know where your veg is from in our monthly newsletter.
How can I stay updated?
You'll receive a weekly newsletter with your veg box, including seasonal recipes, updates from the farm, and news about upcoming events. Follow us on social media for more frequent updates and photos!
What If I need to cancel my veg box?
If you need to cancel, simply email us. You agree to give us a month’s notice so we can offer your share to someone else in time. We appreciate your support, no matter how long you’re with us.
Interested in volunteering?
We welcome volunteers of all ages! Join us for weekly sessions to learn about growing food, spend time outdoors, and meet new people. Not a fan of getting your hands dirty? We always need help in the office too! Get more info on our volunteer page.
Got some unanswered questions? Get in touch with us.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council has been chosen by Government as a Lead Authority for the fund and is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
