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Fresh Vegetables for Delivery or Pickup
Tips on how to buy fresh vegetables
Fresh vegetables are a healthy and delicious addition to your kitchen. Since they have a limited shelf life, you need to purchase most vegetables within a few days of eating them. Fortunately, you don't have to keep making time-consuming trips to the store to keep your house well-stocked with vegetables. Order through Instacart, and you can enjoy convenient same-day produce delivery.
The most important characteristics of fresh vegetables
Quality vegetables have a few key characteristics when they're fresh. You can leave a note in your Instacart order to help your shopper identify the best produce picks for your needs. The freshest vegetables will typically have:
- A bright, vibrant color.
- A heavy weight, indicating more juice.
- A firm or bouncy feel that's neither mushy nor rock-hard.
- A fresh, fragrant aroma reminiscent of how you want the vegetable to taste.
Organic vs. conventional vegetables
Many stores offer a choice of organic or conventional produce. Organic produce often has a higher price tag, so it's helpful to know what you're paying for. Conventional farmers use chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. Organic farmers use compost and manure for fertilization, traps and predators for pest control, and mulch, crop rotation, or hand weeding to control weeds.
To qualify as organic, a farm must apply for certification with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and pass the appropriate test. This is a costly process that some farms elect not to go through. Therefore, some vegetables are organic though they're not certified as such.
If you're looking for an easy way to keep your kitchen well-stocked, check out the options available through Instacart. You can browse a wide variety of organic and conventional produce online or through the Instacart app. Select from participating retailers in your area and order from the stores you enjoy best. Your Instacart shopper will fulfill your order and provide home delivery or store pickup. Save time at the store and make sure you always have a selection of fresh produce on hand.