Our Apple Crates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our personalised wooden apple crates re-create the traditional apple crate or bushel box of yesteryear but made from high quality, sustainable F.S.C (Forest Stewardship Council) certified pine, the wood is treated for outdoor use and also has the option to be personalised with the wording of your choice! 
 
Not only do they make superb gifts for any occassion, our wooden apple crates have been used for gift hampers, storage systems, marketing events, point of sale and display purposes and have even graced the TV screens in Market Kitchen, Kirstie's Homemade Home, 60 minute makeover, This Morning, Great British Menu and Masterchef, to name but a few. From our original Large crate we've added both the Square and Small wooden apple crates, and the range has grown over the years, as we’ve launched a Seed Tray, a Windowsill and a Mini crate which is very cute. Choices on colour finishes have expanded and continue to develop, personalisation options have been enhanced, and we can also add wheels, bespoke liners and a whole range of accessories to the crates. What has not changed is the interest and delight that so many customers have conveyed at having found such a unique personalised wooden apple crate gift. All variations of the crate can be ordered easily through following the easy-to-use process on our web site. 
 
A Short History of the Apple Crate or Bushel Box 
Also known as bushel boxes, fruit growing farms used these original wooden apple 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 wood crates were sometimes reinforced with wire as once loaded with fruit and stacked on top of each other, they were very heavy. 
 
Farms invariably had their names printed on the wooden apple crates as well as often charging 5 shillings which was refundable upon return. By identifying the crates and charging, this helped to ensure their return. 
 
Some wood crates date back to the 1930s and such originals are in great demand, although becoming more scarce to track down. Now used as storage crates, as well as wooden planters. 
 
Apple crate bushel boxes
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Your feedback... 
"I wanted to let you know that my brother and soon-to-be sister-in-law absolutely loved their personalised apple crate! I packed it with a selection of vegetable seeds which they are looking forward to planting, and hopefully growing enough to make at least one pot of soup! :) Smiles, Jen." 
 
"Just wanted to write and thank you for the fantastic customer service I experienced last week when I used your new website. You completely exceeded my expectations! Whilst checking my emails late last wednesday night, I received your email regarding the new site. A quick check of the diary told me I was in danger of missing my Mum’s birthday. The lifestyle shots on the website were great for inspiration. How pleased was I to receive a call from my Mum, overjoyed at her personalised wooden apple crate, which arrived on her birthday! She is a keen gardener and was delighted to receive such an original, stylish present. Thank you again." 
 
"I bought this for my parents on their Ruby Wedding Anniversary. My parents were so thrilled, I could never have imagined they would be so amazed! They agonised about where to put it and told all of their friends. They never knew such a thing existed." 
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