The Best Fruit of the Month Clubs of 2021

Enjoy deliveries of hand-picked fruit on a regular basis

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Kristy Del Coro
Kristy is a licensed registered dietitian nutritionist and trained culinary professional. She has worked in a variety of settings, including MSKCC and Rouge Tomate.
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Published 12/28/20

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The Best Fruit of the Month Clubs of 2021

There is nothing better than a perfectly ripe piece of fruit. These fruit of the month clubs deliver fresh seasonal fruit to homes nationwide, making delicious, thoughtfully sourced fruit available to you year-round if you choose. Unlike some fruit basket delivery services, fruit of the month clubs focus on whole, unprocessed fresh fruit that's hand-picked during harvest time.

We've selected the top fruit of the month clubs that we think offer the best variety, guarantee quality and value, and focus on seasonal selections. From Rainier apples to certified organic acclaimed California peaches to dragonfruit and chocolate persimmons, these fruit delivery companies have something for everyone.

Best Overall: The Fruit Company

The Fruit Company

The Fruit Company

Why We Chose It: The Fruit Company has been growing and delivering fruit since 1942.

What We Like

  • Company history

  • Variety of subscription plans

  • Sustainability practices

What We Don't Like

  • Limited informaton on sourcing practices from partner farms

The Fruit Company is based in Oregon and started as an apple orchard during the early 1940s. The majority of the fruit, specifically apples, pears, cherries, and blueberries, are sustainably grown in the company’s own orchards. In addition to gift baskets and boxes, the Fruit Company has several monthly fruit clubs. Monthly shipments vary seasonally and will include navel oranges, Rainier apples, royal comice pears, dark sweet cherries, golden pineapple, mountain blueberries, and more over the course of a year. All fruit is hand-packed the same day the order ships.

Join one of the four HarvestClub programs and get a monthly shipment of premium fruit picked at peak harvest. Choose from three-, six-, or 12-month subscription plans in four different sizes ranging from four pieces of fruit per month to 30. Try the HarvestClub Americana for a basic seasonal fruit selection, The HarvestClub Exotica for more exotic varieties, the HarvestClub Organic for certified organic fruit packaged in sustainable boxes, and the HarvestClub Medley for the most variety each month. Subscribers can select which month to start membership. All plans come with free shipping and pricing starts at $99 for a small, three-month subscription.

Best for Organic: Frog Hollow

Frog Hollow

Frog Hollow

Why We Chose It: Frog Hollow is a certified organic farm in California that offers a variety of seasonal fruit of the month clubs.

What We Like

  • Certified organic

  • Seasonal selections

  • Variety of subscription options

What We Don't Like

  • Higher price point

Based in Brentwood, California, Frog Hollow Farm grows some of the best fruit in the country (it is especially known for its peaches) and has been a member of the sustainable food movement since the late 1970s. All fruit is certified organic and hand-picked and hand-packed for delivery nationwide. The majority of the fruit sold by Frog Hollow is grown on its own farm, but during the winter it supplements its supply from other organic farms. During the fall and winter, for example, you'll enjoy pears, apples, pomegranates, and citrus from Frog Hollow and other farms. Come spring and summer, you'll receive Frog Hollow's signature apricots, cherries, peaches, plums, and nectarines.

Frog Hollow offers nearly a dozen different fruit of the month clubs throughout the year, including the Monthly Cornucopia of California, a Weekly Farm Box, as well as clubs for specific and seasonal fruit varieties such as winter citrus, apricots, peaches, and cherries. Customers can choose between three, five, and 10 pounds of fruit per delivery. Prices vary depending on the club and quantity ordered. For example, one of the seasonal peach clubs starts at $109.99 for two, three-pound shipments, while the Monthly Cornucopia of California starts at $164.99 for three pounds of fruit for three months (shipping included).

Best Value: Amazing Clubs

Amazing Clubs

Amazing Clubs

Why We Chose It: Amazing Clubs offers a top-rated seasonal monthly fruit club at the lowest price of any other club.

What We Like

  • Great value

  • Excellent customer service

  • Variety of fruit selection

What We Don't Like

  • Fruit being shipped long distances

  • No organic option

Amazing Clubs offers several options for subscription plans that deliver two different selections of premium seasonal and exotic fruits each month. Fruit is delivered from a global supply of award-winning growers and is harvested on-demand before being express shipped in order to maintain maximum quality. Each monthly delivery includes approximately five pounds of fruit. Selections will change month to month but include varieties such as seckel pears, sungold kiwis, Granada pomegranates, valencia oranges, Japanese sumo citrus, ataulfo mangoes, and many more.

Subscribers can choose between three-, six-, or 12-month club plans in addition to a seasonal option that delivers fruit every three months for one year. Shipments can come monthly or every month, and subscribers can select which month the first shipment arrives. Pricing for the three-month club is $37.95 per month with free shipping and discounts on longer subscription plans. All plans come with a newsletter called The Fresh Express that offers information on monthly selections, fun fruit facts, and features on Amazing Clubs’ partner growers.

Best for Exotic: Dragonberry Fruit Club

Dragonberry Fruit Club

Dragonberry Fruit Club

Why We Chose It: Operating since 2004, Dragonberry Fruit Club offers monthly shipments of exotic and rare fruit.

What We Like

  • Unique selection

  • Specialty Packaging

  • Free Shipping

What We Don't Like

  • High price point

Oregon-based Dragonberry Fruit Club offers monthly selections of rare fruit for home delivery. Fresh, carefully hand-packed, and beautifully packaged fruit stands out among other fruit clubs. Dragonberry Fruit Club’s selection varies each month but all seasonal fruits can be found on its website; varieties include the pink hidden rose apple—a unique variety grown by Dragonberry—rambutan, dragonfruit, chocolate persimmons, and more.

Monthly subscription plans can be purchased for three, six, or 12 months. All fruit is picked and shipped to order, delivered in a beautiful keepsake box. Each delivery includes approximately four pounds of fresh fruit. Shipments also come with detailed information about the fruit, storage information, and serving suggestions. Pricing starts at $297 for a three-month subscription plan.

Best Fruit + Cheese: Harry & David

Harry & David

Harry & David

Why We Chose It: Given its long company history, Harry & David is one of the gold standards when it comes to fruit delivery.

What We Like

  • Variety of club types

  • Flexible subscription length

  • Company history and reputation

What We Don't Like

  • No modifications or substitutions

  • Limited sourcing information for fruit not grown on Harry & David orchards

First established in 1914, Harry & David is recognized for its gold foil-wrapped comice pears and impressive gourmet gift baskets and has been offering a variety of fruit of the month clubs since 1938. In addition to the Signature Classic Club, the Medley Fruit Club, the Organic Fruit Club, and others, Harry & David is one of the few subscription companies to offer a Fruit and Cheese Club. Each subscription includes detailed information on which fruit is featured each month even before you place an order.

Available in three-, six-, nine-, or 12-month plans, the Fruit and Cheese Club pairs artisan cheese with seasonal, hand-picked fruit each month. This is a good option for people who like to entertain or treat themselves to a well-curated pairing as hors d'oeuvres or even dessert. Expect shipments of combinations including royal riviera pears and a select blue cheese, honeybell oranges and cheddar gruyere, or cherries and a triple creme brie. Each delivery will include about six pieces of whole fruit or the equivalent and five to eight ounces of cheese. Pricing for the Fruit and Cheese Club starts at $129.99 for a three-month subscription. Other versions of Harry & David's basic fruit clubs begin at $79.99 for a three-month plan.

Final Verdict

There are a variety of options to consider before choosing the fruit of the month club that is right for you. Amazing Clubs sources from different farms globally and offers an impressive variety at a great value. If you want a gourmet touch, Harry & David is recommended for both presentation and optional add-ons along with the fruit. For a little bit of everything, the Fruit Company has plans ranging from classic to exotic, with flexible subscription lengths, and is reasonably priced, making it our choice for best overall.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Should Purchase a Fruit of the Month Club?

Fruit of the month clubs are great for people wanting to try specific varieties of specialty or signature fruit (e.g., Royal Comice Pears, California Peaches, Pacific Northwest blueberries, Champagne Mangoes, and Hidden Rose Apples) that are not always available in local supermarkets. They are also a good way to eat fruit that is in season year-round, especially for those without access to a local farmers market. And in some cases, fruit of the month clubs provide more transparency around sourcing—where and how the fruit was grown—in comparison to fruit in a regular retail market. Lastly, fruit of the month clubs also make great gifts.

Is Fruit Always Ripe?

The majority of fruit from the subscriptions listed is picked during peak harvest season. This means that while not all fruit may be fully ripe, it will quickly ripen soon after delivery. Being a natural product and because of external variables such as shipping time and storage, there is no guaranteed degree of ripeness. Ideally, however, the fruit will be ripe enough to eat within a few days but not so ripe that it needs to be eaten immediately.

What If I’m Not Happy With My Fruit Delivery?

Fruit cannot be returned because it is perishable, but most companies offer satisfaction guarantee policies and excellent customer service assistance. You would most likely receive a replacement product or shipment, particularly if the item or delivery was damaged in any way.

How We Chose the Best Fruit of the Month Clubs

These fruit of the month clubs were chosen based on the companies’ histories, variety of subscription plans offered, and types of fruit available, as well as overall value and customer reviews. Dragonberry was selected for its unique offering of rare and exotic fruit, for example. And we chose Frog Hollow for its peak-season, certified organic California fruit.

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