Sapodilla Will be Next Tropical Fruit in Season
Nov 4, 2024
Ssapodilla usually get ready the first of the year. As soon as we can estimate a harvest date we will begin taking orders.
Trees Available
A few grafted avocado trees are available for pickup by appointment.
- Ooh La La – 3 gal $30
- Brogden – 7 gal $55 (cold tolerant)
- Donnie – 7 gal $55
- FL Hass – 7 gal $55
- Simmonds – 7 gal $55
- Marcus Pumpkin – 15 gal $90
Family Update
Many of you are aware that we have been stretched thin the past couple years. In short, we are on the mend. Many thanks for your prayers and well wishes. We expect everyone to be even better next year.
Brendan, our 5th generation farmer, and Krista’s son is our youngest family member. He has one more semester to complete his bachelor’s degree in business. This summer he’ll be managing the Farm Stand. He also helps out with a lot of the mowing and spraying and shadowing Grandpa with special projects.
Kim is still managing the shipping and marketing as well as attempting to juggle anything else that needs to be done. She is very much looking forward to a vacation with her husband this fall.
Dale had a bad case pneumonia back in 2022. He ended up in the hospital and caught COVID then had supplemental oxygen for months. Finally, he is back to full lung function. During that whole process he was battling Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Although he is still undergoing treatment, he is currently in remission and back to working almost full-time. His happy place is in the grove and he does his best to stay out there as much as possible.
Krista and Jesse have undergone the most dramatic trial. Almost 3 years ago Jesse had an accident at the beach and broke his neck. His spinal cord was 
compressed and immediately after the accident he was a quadriplegic. He works so hard in rehab and continues to slowly but steadily progress. His hand strength is excellent and he continues to work on fine motor control. Core strength has improved dramatically over the last year. He is able to hold himself upright in most seats and is delighted to be able to operate the zero-turn mower again.
Jesse’s hip flexors have started to fire and his knees sometimes fire. He is able to do assisted standing for 5 minutes so far. We can’t wait to see what else he is able to accomplish this year! In addition to being Jesse’s caregiver, Krista has been able to help out part-time over the winter and will be full-time this summer.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support.
UPDATE – Aug 25, 2024
Mango season is completely over.
UPDATE – Jun 21, 2024
Lychee season is now over
UPDATE – June 17, 2024
Green mango season is now over.
UPDATE – February 27, 2024
Sapodilla season now over