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Society History

The Society originated in 1981 when a small group of enthusiasts began meeting regularly at the Fruit & Spice Park. Over the years, the membership has grown to include commercial growers, backyard gardeners, and rare plant collectors.

Membership

An invitation for membership is extended to all who are interested in tropical fruits and vegetables, and who will help to advance the objectives of the Society.

Objectives

· Increase public interest in the cultivation and use of tropical fruit and vegetables in South Florida.

· Disseminate information on the cultivation, propagation, and uses of these plants.

· Establish plant exchanges with domestic and international plant societies, botanical gardens, and collectors.

· Support the Fruit & Spice Park through volunteer efforts, participation in its programs, and donation of plant materials and supplies needed

Benefits to Members

Each month well-known growers and researchers present talks on a variety of topics. Past topics have included: growing methods for a wide variety of tropical fruits and vegetables; solutions to pest, irrigation, and fertilization problems; and reports of trips to collect and eat unusual tropical plants in Tropical America, and South and Southeast Asia.

Meeting Information

Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM in the auditorium at the Fruit & Spice Park. At the meetings, members and guests are encouraged to exchange seeds and plants, enjoy the fruit display table, taste the array of fresh fruits and prepared dishes, and make friends with people