Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale October 18

The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and further cultivation and use of tropical and rare fruit in South Florida and around the world , is hosting its annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale on Saturday, October 1 8 . The popular event will be held from 9 a . m . to 4 p . m . in Concourse Building s 6-10 on the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach.

Visitors should enter the Fairgrounds through Gate 8. Both admission and parking are FREE.

At t his year's Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale , vendors from all over the state will offer a wide variety of delightful and delicious fruit trees , including Avocado, Banana , Barbados Cherry, Black Sapote, Canistel Citrus , Dragon Fruit, Fig, Guava, Grumichama, Jackfruit, Jaboticaba, Longan, Lychee, Macadamia, Mamey Sapote, Mango, Miracle Fruit, Mulberry, Papaya, Peach, Persimmon, Soursop, Sugar Apple, Star Apple, Tamarind, herbs and spices, plus specially formulated fertilizer and more.

Visitors are encouraged to bring a wagon to help carry purchased plants. Also available is educational information on planting and growing fruit trees , along with knowledgeable volunteers and vendors to answer any questions you may have .

About The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc. :

Established in 1970, the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council (RFC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and advancing the cultivation and use of tropical and rare fruits in South Florida and worldwide . RFC has several hundred members interested in learning about, growing and enjoying tropical fruits , and is currently holding in-person meetings on the second Friday of each month at 7 p.m.

Membership is $ 30 yearly, and benefits include:

• Monthly newsletter - filled with informative articles about growing rare fruits and related topics.
• Propagation classes - members learn how to graft & air-layer tropical fruit trees.
• Organized field trips to regional fruit tree collections and plantings.
• Periodic field trips to member yards and local orchards.
• Volunteer opportunities for many interesting & exciting committees and events.

Additionally, specially formulated fertilizer is offered at a discount to RFC members.

For more information about the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc., please call 855.732.7273 or visit www.pbrarefruitcouncil.org .