How full should my box be? Small Box = ½ bushel box. A standard share contains ¼ bushel of produce, so the box should be about half full of produce. Large Box = 11/9 bushel box. A family share contains ½ bushel of produce, so the box should be a little less than half full of produce. The family share will have a little more variety than a standard share. Extra space is left in the box for: • packing large items like melons in the tub as they take up more than their fare share of space • placing a certain "value" we put in the tub and that effects the volume a bit... the bushel promises are approximate. Also, there is room for exceptional harvest. • The meat and eggs that are included in some shares • We wanted to leave room for a few extras people might want to order • Produce can't be mashed in the tubs... fresh, ripe food is fragile... also, the food "settles" naturally in shipment FAQ Home