Tropical Fruit Harvest in Southwest Florida— August 2022

A trip to subtropical Florida at its wettest and muggiest time of year, a time when one must embrace the mosquitos in exchange for a bounty of absolutely delicious tropical fruits. Tropical agroforestry expert Kevin Cruz arranged for visits on local farms around the southwestern area of Florida where we were able to meet farmers and fruit vendors and sample the sweet season.

A Mangonada from Antojitos y Más and shots from Jolly Olly Farm in Naples, Florida

Harvesting Dragon Fruit, mangos, & more at Jay Reynolds’ Agroecological Farm in Pine Island, Florida

SUGAR APPLES, LONGAN FRUITS, SAPODILLAS & MORE AT LA VANG ORCHARD in James Town, Floriday

JACKFRUIT & MORE AT FRUITSCAPES in Pine Island, Florida

Kevin Cruz’s Agroecological Food Forest in Naples, Florida