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Short history of the Apple Crate
Also known as bushel boxes, fruit growing farms used these original crates when harvesting their apples, pears and plums. Air could circulate through the slats of wood, keeping the fruit in the best possible condition.
The crates were reinforced with wire as when loaded with fruit and stacked on top of each other, they were heavy.
Farms invariably had their names printed on them as well as often charging 5 shillings which was refundable upon return. By identifying the boxes and charging, this helped to ensure their return.
Some crates date back to the 1930's and such originals are in great demand, although becoming more scarce to track down. Now used as storage crates, as well as wooden planters. |
| Our Reproduction Apple Crates |  |
Plantabox - home of the personalised apple crate
Why not re-create the apple crate of yesteryear but make it from quality F.S.C (Forest Stewardship Council) certified pine, treated for outdoor use and the option to personalise with any wording of your choice!
And so Plantabox was born some 3 years ago. It has changed hands and Steve & Natalie Greenfield took over in April 2008.
Not just for gifts, our crates have been used for gift hampers, storage, marketing and display purposes and have graced the T.V screens in Market Kitchen, Marco's Great British Feast, DIY SOS, to name a few.
By adding both the square and smaller indoor sizes, the range has grown considerably. Choices on colour finishes has expanded, different stencils are available for the ends, as well as wheels and bespoke liners. What has not changed is the interest and delight that so many customers have conveyed at having found such a unique personalised gift. |
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| TAX & DELIVERY |
All prices inc VAT.
DELIVER CHARGES - All empty crates and small planted crates cost £5.95 for delivery. All Square and Large Planted crates cost £8.95. Multiple orders to the same address are only slightly more. |
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