Jack Slevkoff's Enterprises provides... California grown LOQUAT  FRUIT Also called May Apple, Japanese medlar, and/or Japanese plum Wholesale Pounds Price/lb 100 to 200 $3.50 201 to 300 $3.30 301 to 400 $3.20 401 to 500 $3.10 501 to 600 $3.00 600+ $2.95

Organically Grown Our loquat fruit are organically grown although not certified as such. We choose not to be certified (governed or controlled). We do not use toxic and persistent chemical pesticides and fertilizers. We replenish and maintain soil fertility using various manures, leaves, lawn cuttings, and forest products. We encourage worms to flourish in the soil in return enrich the soil with their castings. Our land is biologically diverse and naturally balanced. We do not use artificial ingredients, preservatives or irradiation. We have no weeds, only live ground covers that indicate when watering is needed. Our farming techniques do not disturb the natural cycle of the earth's delicate ecosystem. We do not use tractors or implements, therefore, We have no use for polluting fossil fuels.

Subject to availability We reserve the right to refuse any request or order. Prices subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to package fruit in any manner at Our discretion. Each 16½ x 13½ x 6" stackable produce box will have a minimum net weight of 10 pounds of loosely packed fruit with stems. Some boxes may contain field run fruit kept in clusters. Each box will contain an assortment of fruit from various trees and will vary in size, shape, color, and taste. Some fruit may be sweeter and others may be more tart or may have a little different taste. Keep in mind that bigger is not always better. Each box may contain various types of cushioning material to absorb some shock or vibration while in transit or in handling. You can have the fruit picked up at Our location by a refrigerated truck. The truck must maintain a temperature of no less than 34ºF and no warmer than 60ºF to maintain fruit stability. Our location will be provided upon request. We can place 30 to 42 boxes per pallet which is 300 to 420 pounds of fruit with stems. Provide a Pallet for each 300 to 420 pounds of fruit. If you want Us to deliver the fruit to a certain place in Our area for pickup such as Fowler Packing or Sanger Packing, there will be an additional charge of $25 per 300 pounds. $25 minimum charge for deliveries less than 300 lbs. Grocery stores and Markets should have the loquat fruit kept in chilled areas of the produce section to insure quality. We prefer a minimum of five working-days advanced notice for each request. Click on button or Send eMail to: We will begin accepting requests for fruit on: April 15 Early orders will be filled when the fruit has turned a golden yellow color,   usually during the first part of May depending on the weather.    Requests will be filled on a first-come basis.   The harvest season usually ends at the end of May.   Requests received after May 31 may be refused; unless, fruit is still available. In 2011, We picked for wholesale requests on May 11.   Mail Order request went out as early as Monday, May 16.   Our last picking day was Monday, June 6.   As of June 12, We have not received any hot weather that was 90ºF or hotter. In 2010, We did not pick for wholesale until June 2 because of the late hot season.   On May 11, some fruit were just starting to turn color from green to yellow.   We usually start picking about a week after We receive some hot weather.   Every year is different. Year 2010 has been much cooler than other years.   We normally pick on a Monday and or Tuesday so that you would have the fruit before the weekend.   Once We start picking, the season will last for about three to four weeks.   In 2009, picking began on May 4 In 2008, picking began on May 9 Picking season ended June 2. We had a heat wave from May 16 to May 20 with record breaking temperatures of 103 degrees and greater on May 17. In 2007, picking began on May 8 and ended on May 29. In 2006, We were out of fruit for sale on May 21 In 2004, We were out of fruit for sale on May 19 Payment Information We accept Cashier's check, Postal Money Orders. We also accept personal and business checks. Make checks and money orders payable to "Jack Slevkoff" We no longer accept credit cards due to credit card fraud and identity theft. No Western Union. PayPal We now accept payment via PayPal. PayPal charges a fee for this service.   Be sure to add 4% to total to defray PayPal fees so it does not come out of the amount We are to receive.   If you have a PayPal account, go ahead and make the payment.   to Our account which is slev@ix.netcom.com .   If you do not have a PayPal account, please let Us know via email so that We can set up an invoice on PayPal and have PayPal send it to you via your email address.   When you receive the invoice, just follow PayPal's instructions and make payment accordingly for the amount We indicate.   You do not have to be a PayPal member to make payment.   Let Us know via email that payment has been made.   Be sure to indicate what you are requesting, the amount and costs, provide destination information, name, and phone number. Currency Calculator Our mailing location is: Jack Slevkoff's Free Enterprises LoquatWorld.com Division c/o 4460 West Shaw Avenue, Suite 140 Fresno, Non-Domestic California [Zip Exempt] usA Must be written exactly as shown in upper and lower case letters, with brackets as shown, and no abbreviations. Do not use "CA" or zip. We receive hundreds of mail and packages in this manner without delay. To see examples, go to: http://www.USAvsUS.info/USA--MailPkgsReceived.htm. To understand why, take a look at the following web page and discover "The Truth as I See it" about American governance: http://www.USAvsUS.info For those who come in the back door such as through a search engine, our web-site (URL) address is "http://www.LoquatWorld.com"