Pittman and Davis Harvest-A-Month Club

Editorial Verdict

Pittman and Davis Harvest-A-Month Club is an old-school fruit gift: choose a fixed term, pay once, and send a different seasonal selection each month. The company dates to 1926 and is particularly associated with Texas Ruby Red grapefruit, although it also sources fruit from partner-growing regions and the club extends beyond citrus.

The strongest case for this club is its combination of gift simplicity and price. The stored catalog listing starts at $109.99 for three shipments and reaches $429.99 for twelve, with free standard shipping advertised across the monthly-club collection. That makes it less expensive than several comparable full-year fruit gifts while avoiding an open-ended renewal.

The company also has meaningful independent evidence. Pittman and Davis held 4.5/5 from 16,713 Trustpilot reviews when checked, with 1,578 reviews posted in the preceding twelve months. Customers commonly praise flavorful fruit, easy ordering, and delivery. Predictable risks remain: some reviewers report bruised, moldy, or disappointing fruit, delayed holiday packages, or imperfect communication.

Our view: this is a strong-value traditional fruit club for recipients who enjoy citrus and familiar seasonal produce. It is less compelling for buyers who want customization, exact arrival dates, or adventurous fruit.

Best for: a recipient who will appreciate several modest, gift-packed fruit deliveries rather than one oversized hamper.

Skip if: every shipment must arrive on a precise date or contain a fruit selected by the recipient.

The Fruit Itself

Harvest-A-Month follows the harvest rather than sending the same mixed box repeatedly. Winter is the natural high point: Pittman and Davis specializes in citrus and says its citrus season generally runs from mid-November through early June. Its best-known products include Ruby Red grapefruit from the Texas Rio Grande Valley and Florida's Indian River region.

Later shipments draw from partner growers and shift toward other familiar fruit as seasons change. The stored listing gives Sunburst Tangerines in January and Cara Cara Navel Oranges in February as examples. Buyers should consult the live calendar before ordering because agricultural timing, availability, and substitutions can change.

Expect a focused monthly selection, not a broad produce basket. This format makes each delivery feel coherent and gift-like, but it also magnifies variation: if that month's citrus or pears are not at their best, there are no unrelated items to balance the box.

Pittman and Davis says substitutions are uncommon and, when necessary, are of equal or greater value. No fruit shipper can eliminate weather, ripeness, and carrier risks. Open the package promptly, follow any ripening guidance, and contact customer care quickly if fruit arrives damaged or spoiled.

What You Get

• One curated fruit shipment for each purchased month
• A choice of 3, 6, 9, or 12 monthly deliveries
• A seasonal rotation led by citrus during citrus season
• Standard shipping included on the monthly-club listing
• A personalized gift message printed on the shipping label
• Coverage under the company's satisfaction promise

This is a fruit club rather than a snack assortment. The core listing does not promise cheese, nuts, candy, or other pantry extras. That makes it suitable for a health-oriented gift, though exact fruit counts and weights should be checked on the live product page.

Pittman and Davis also sells a Harvest-A-Month Lite option. Buyers comparing two similarly named products should check box size, term, and price before purchasing; the lower-priced or lighter option is not necessarily the standard club reviewed here.

Pricing

• Three shipments: $109.99, about $36.66 each
• Six shipments: $216.99, about $36.17 each
• Nine shipments: $324.99, about $36.11 each
• Twelve shipments: $429.99, about $35.83 each
• Payment: prepaid in full when the order is placed
• Standard shipping: included on the club collection listing

These figures come from the stored product catalog and should be reconfirmed at checkout because the exact live page could not be automatically retrieved. The price progression is unusually flat: a twelve-month term saves less than a dollar per shipment compared with three months. Buyers can therefore choose duration based on the occasion rather than feeling forced into the longest plan for value.

The cost is reasonable for individually packed perishable gifts shipped to a recipient over multiple months. It is not a bargain way to buy fruit by weight; supermarket or farmers-market produce will usually cost less. The premium covers selection, presentation, fulfillment, gift messaging, and repeated delivery.

How It Works

1. Choose a 3-, 6-, 9-, or 12-month term.
2. Select one of the available starting months.
3. Enter the recipient's address and personalized message.
4. Pay for the full series at checkout.
5. Pittman and Davis ships the scheduled fruit each month in the term.

This is a finite gift order, not a conventional subscription that bills every month until canceled. Once the purchased shipments have been sent, the club ends without an ongoing renewal charge.

The company lets buyers request an arrival week, but fruit readiness and carriers make exact-day delivery unrealistic. Its general shipping timetable applies to ordinary orders, while multi-month clubs can follow a product-specific schedule. For a birthday or holiday, use the gift message to announce the present and treat the delivery window as an estimate.

Flexibility & Cancellation

Most flexibility is exercised before checkout: select the term, available start month, recipient, and message. Monthly contents are predetermined by the seasonal program rather than chosen box by box.

Because the club is sold as one prepaid multi-shipment order, it does not advertise app-style skipping or self-service cancellation. Contact customer care as early as possible at 800-876-4733 for address corrections, timing requests, or an order change. A shipment already being packed or handed to a carrier may be impossible to redirect.

Pittman and Davis promises satisfaction and asks dissatisfied customers to get in touch so it can make the situation right. The public language does not guarantee the same remedy for every case. Photograph damage, keep the order information, and report perishable-quality problems immediately; support may replace the item or provide another appropriate resolution.

Gift Info

Harvest-A-Month is well designed for gifting. One payment covers the complete term, the recipient does not inherit a recurring charge, and a personalized message can accompany the package. Several deliveries keep the original occasion visible long after a conventional fruit basket would be gone.

Three months is sensible for a thank-you, birthday, or modest client gift. Six to twelve months suits parents, grandparents, or a household that regularly eats fruit. The small difference in per-shipment price means there is little financial penalty for selecting the shorter commitment.

The company primarily serves the contiguous United States. Its FAQ contains product- and destination-specific limitations, and agricultural rules can affect what is sent. Check the delivery address at checkout, especially for Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, P.O. boxes, or destinations with produce restrictions.

Who It's For

Pittman and Davis Harvest-A-Month is a good fit for:

• Citrus lovers who look forward to winter grapefruit and oranges
• Parents, grandparents, clients, and health-conscious households
• Buyers who want a finite prepaid gift rather than auto-renewal
• Recipients who enjoy classic American fruit more than novelty varieties
• Value-conscious shoppers seeking shipping-inclusive monthly gifts

Choose another club if:

• The recipient wants to select or skip each month's fruit
• Mixed fruit in every delivery is important
• Tropical or rare varieties are the main attraction
• Exact-day arrival is essential
• A large household expects grocery-scale quantities

Comparison

Which should you choose? Pittman and Davis has the value edge in the stored comparison and is a natural pick for Texas-citrus fans. Hale Groves publishes a particularly clear fruit-and-quantity calendar and has a larger Trustpilot sample. Harry & David offers stronger luxury-brand recognition and is especially associated with pears, but its many club configurations require a product-by-product comparison.

Pittman and Davis and Hale Groves belong to the same broader brand family, so their gift operations and policies can feel similar. Compare the actual schedule, quantities, destination restrictions, and checkout total—not just the heritage story.

FAQ

Does the club auto-renew?

No. It is a fixed prepaid order for the selected number of shipments.

Is shipping included?

The current monthly-fruit-club collection advertises free standard shipping. Confirm the final total and any expedited or destination surcharge at checkout.

Can I choose each month's fruit?

No. You select the term and available start month; the program follows its seasonal fruit schedule.

What if a planned fruit is unavailable?

Pittman and Davis says rare substitutions will be of equal or greater value.

What if fruit arrives damaged or spoiled?

Contact customer care promptly under the satisfaction guarantee. Photos and order details help document a perishable-product claim.

Can I pick an exact delivery date?

You can request an arrival week, but harvest timing and carriers prevent an exact-date guarantee.

Where does the fruit come from?

Pittman and Davis is rooted in the Texas Rio Grande Valley and sources Ruby Red grapefruit from Texas and Florida; other seasonal fruit can come from partner growers.