Fruit Links

These links are for individuals who are looking for general information on Rare Fruit and where to obtain them for planting or consumption. This information is from outside sources. The Brevard Rare Fruit Council also has an annual fruit tree sale during the last weekend in the month of April. Members get from 10-15% discount (and first picks) on the already reduced price of the trees.

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Informational Links

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California Rare Fruit Growers Contains information about more than 40 different types of rare fruit. Be sure to check their Fruit Facts Online and their Plant/Tree Descriptions by clicking HERE. One of the BEST sites out there for information.

California Tropical Fruit Tree Nursery A good site if you want to compare different varieties of fruit to one another. So if you want to know the diffence between a Kent and a Haden mango, then visit them.

Florida Plants Online Has a lot of good links and articles about fruit, their planting, diseases, and many other useful pieces of information.

Fruit Lovers Megalinks Contains dozens of fruit-related links. Also check their Fruit Tree Description HERE which has a lot of descriptions of the fruit and tree, but without pictures.

Nurseryman.com Fruit Tree Links A few links to Nurseries that have webpages... not very many though.

The Tampa Bay Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc. One of the chapters of the International Rare Fruit Council, located in Tampa. A few nice fruit photos and mostly information about the club.

The Cook's Thesaurus - Citrus Fruits This site has a lot of pictures of different citrus with varieties and descriptions.

The Digital Gardner Site has information about a few fruit. Some of the fruit that would be of interest are figs, peaches, nectarines, and plums. Most of the site is still under construction.

The Tropical Fruit Association - Florida Agriculture Site has information about some of the fruit that are grown in Florida. No pictures, just drawn/painted representations of the fruit.

Tropical Fruit Growers of Florida A few fruit descriptions with some nice pictures. Located in Homestead, FL

University of Florida - Cooperative Extension Service Good link for people looking for information on how to grow tropical fruit in pots.

Local Markets that Carry Rare and Unusual Fruit

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Local Nurseries that Carry Rare and Unusual Fruit Trees

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Mail Order Nurseries that Carry Rare and Unusual Fruit Trees and Seeds

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Jene's Tropicals Located in St. Petersburg, FL. An online nursery that carries several rare fruit trees.

Fruit Lover's Seed Company Located in Pahoa, Hawaii. For purchasing seeds online. A little on the expensive side.

Green Dealer Exotic Seeds Has a lot of different types of fruit/nut seeds for sale. Members of the BRFC have ordered from the site and got excellent service. Seeds are of very high quality as well. Definitely recommended.

What to do with Your Fruit!

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University of Florida - Cooperative Extension Service Selecting, preparing, and Canning Berries information.

Rating	Link Name	Information Description
	California Rare Fruit Growers	Contains information about more than 40 different types of rare fruit. Be sure to check their Fruit Facts Online and their Plant/Tree Descriptions by clicking HERE. One of the BEST sites out there for information.
	California Tropical Fruit Tree Nursery	A good site if you want to compare different varieties of fruit to one another. So if you want to know the diffence between a Kent and a Haden mango, then visit them.
	Florida Plants Online	Has a lot of good links and articles about fruit, their planting, diseases, and many other useful pieces of information.
	Fruit Lovers Megalinks	Contains dozens of fruit-related links. Also check their Fruit Tree Description HERE which has a lot of descriptions of the fruit and tree, but without pictures.
	Nurseryman.com Fruit Tree Links	A few links to Nurseries that have webpages... not very many though.
	The Tampa Bay Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc.	One of the chapters of the International Rare Fruit Council, located in Tampa. A few nice fruit photos and mostly information about the club.
	The Cook's Thesaurus - Citrus Fruits	This site has a lot of pictures of different citrus with varieties and descriptions.
	The Digital Gardner	Site has information about a few fruit. Some of the fruit that would be of interest are figs, peaches, nectarines, and plums. Most of the site is still under construction.
	The Tropical Fruit Association - Florida Agriculture	Site has information about some of the fruit that are grown in Florida. No pictures, just drawn/painted representations of the fruit.
	Tropical Fruit Growers of Florida	A few fruit descriptions with some nice pictures. Located in Homestead, FL
	University of Florida - Cooperative Extension Service	Good link for people looking for information on how to grow tropical fruit in pots.

Rating	Link Name	Information Description
	Jene's Tropicals	Located in St. Petersburg, FL. An online nursery that carries several rare fruit trees.
	Fruit Lover's Seed Company	Located in Pahoa, Hawaii. For purchasing seeds online. A little on the expensive side.
	Green Dealer Exotic Seeds	Has a lot of different types of fruit/nut seeds for sale. Members of the BRFC have ordered from the site and got excellent service. Seeds are of very high quality as well. Definitely recommended.