Totally Off Topic But Didn't Know Who Else To Ask

[Oneluckymom]

We have some citrus trees on our property and we want to set up a stand outside our house to sell bags of citrus...5lb or 8lb.

Now the question is where do we find those citrus bags at? I have searched the internet and called smart and final and cannot find them.

There was a place in Arizona that makes them but then I would have to pay shipping too.

When all else fails...go to the forum::

Any ideas??

[SilverSabre25]

how about generic plastic grocery-type bags?

[SilverSabre25]

googled "mesh produce bags" http://www.gbepackaging.com/store/in...TMENT_ID=42274

there are other results too, that's just the first

[Oneluckymom]

how about generic plastic grocery-type bags?

This is what my DH suggested too. I always make things more complicated than they need to be

But yes....this may be more feasible too.

[Oneluckymom]

googled "mesh produce bags" http://www.gbepackaging.com/store/in...TMENT_ID=42274

there are other results too, that's just the first

Thanks silver. This helps a lot. I guess I just wanted to walk in and buy them. But I am considering these options too.

[Blackcat31]

I wish we had citrus trees in our yard!

On a side note, is there any type of laws or city regulations about selling fresh picked fruit? I would make sure it is legal to do.

[daycare]

there are a few farms that I buy from and they make us bring our own bag/box. In the city I live in, even in the stores you must have your own bag or they will charge you .10 cents. No more plastic bags either in stores, everything is 100% recycled paper.

I would go with the grocery bag idea or have them bring their own bag/box.

[SilverSabre25]

Actually daycare has a good point--paper bags might be good too.

[Oneluckymom]

Thanks guys ! I think I like the paper bag idea too. I may just go with that.

As far as laws for selling fresh fruit...I will check on that. That's a good point.

[countrymom]

I thought I heard that paper bags were better for citrus fruit. hmmm I wish we had trees like that here.

[Sugar Magnolia]

I have citrus trees, you can sell mine too!::

[Oneluckymom]

I have citrus trees, you can sell mine too!::

Bring um over:: This is the first time we are doing this. We don't even have a "stand"...another obstacle. How to display them?

We are being encouraged by my son...he is super excited to do this. He has Always thought of ways to be an entrepreneur!!

[mamac]

I miss my fruit ****tail tree .... Had one many years ago when I lived in Florida. Loved having lemons, grapefruit and oranges all on the same tree. Yum! What I wouldn't give to be rid of all this snow and move back to the sunshine state!!

[Oneluckymom]

I miss my fruit ****tail tree .... Had one many years ago when I lived in Florida. Loved having lemons, grapefruit and oranges all on the same tree. Yum! What I wouldn't give to be rid of all this snow and move back to the sunshine state!!

I can imagine how you miss it. I love going out to my backyard and picking fruit in the morning and evening. We have so many fruit trees...if we ever moved they would be missed!!

[Sugar Magnolia]

Bring um over:: This is the first time we are doing this. We don't even have a "stand"...another obstacle. How to display them?

We are being encouraged by my son...he is super excited to do this. He has Always thought of ways to be an entrepreneur!!

Ahhhhh, California I see! The arch rival of Florida citrus!
As for the stand, I'm sure a folding table and a sign will work.

Sunshine State and Golden State problems!:::: Sorry all y'all in colder climates.