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South OC California Rare Fruit Growers Annual fruit plant fundraising sale

South OC California Rare Fruit Growers Annual fruit plant fundraising sale

South OC California Rare Fruit Growers
Annual fruit plant fundraising sale

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southoccrfg.org/plant-sale/

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Some plants will have multiple variations of the same variety

On the Avocado trees with Flowers, It is recommended to remove flowers for the 1st 2 years in the ground so the tree focuses on root and tree growth. It will result in a bigger healthier tree in the future producing more fruit

T-shirt
South OC CRFG Embroidered T-Shirt Black color
Note, buying a South CO CRFG tshirt does NOT mean you are a member of CRFG
2XL $18
Large $22
Medium $22

Avocado Esther A Medium-large oval fruit similar to Hass. Creamy flesh, semi-dwarf plant. Prolific producer, fruit stores well. Type A, ripens in Fall. Type A. Creamy oval fruit similar to Hass. Semi-dwarf, prolific producer. Ripens Fall. 4 gal $40
Avocado Ettinger B High-quality green-skinned variety with a clean taste and slender shape. Type B, ripens October-March.Type B. High-quality green-skinned variety. Slender shape, clean taste. Ripens Oct-Mar. 4 gal $40
Avocado Fuerte B Type B. Large pear-shaped green fruit with unique slanted bottom. Ripens mid-Aug to Oct. 4 gal $30

Avocado Hass A
4 gal $35
5 gal $40
3 gal $30
Avocado Jim Bacon B Type B. Flavorful green f uit, creamy flesh. Cold-hardy, upright tree. Ripens Nov-Feb. 4 gal $33
Avocado Leavens Hass A New Variety: Leavens Avocado offers the same Hass characteristics but ripens four weeks earlier (March - September). Type A. Hass characteristics but ripens 4 weeks earlier (Mar-Sept). 4 gal $35

Avocado Pinkerton A Type A. Consistent producer of 14-16oz green pebbly fruit. High oil, easy peel. Ripens Nov-Apr. 4 gal $35

Avocado Sir Prize B Cold-resistant Hass relative. Buttery fruit matures early. Skin turns purplish-black when ripe. Type B, ripens October-January. Type B. Cold-resistant Hass relative. Early maturing buttery fruit; turns black when ripe. Ripens Oct-Jan.
3 gal $35
4 gal $35
Avocado Stewart A Yellow-fleshed fruit with rich, nutty flavor. Very cold-hardy, dark-skinned, spear-shaped fruit. Zones 9-10. Ripens October-December. Type A. Nutty yellow-fleshed fruit. Very cold-hardy, dark-skinned, spear-shaped. Ripens Oct-Dec. 4 gal $35

Banana Plant is either Burro or Orinoco variety. Grows to 14 ft. Produces thick 4-6 inch bananas. Very tall; requires a pickup truck for transport for the 15 gal. SUV is okay for the 5 gallon.
15 gal $35
5 gal $20
Berry Black Raspberry Good fruit, but stems have thorns.
1 gal $10
4 gal $25
Berry Blackberry Has thorns.
3 gal $14
Berry Boysenberry Large sweet-tart maroon fruit, soft texture. Low, trailing thorny plant. Fragile skin.
1 gal $10
3 gal $20
Cherry Capulin Small red-to-black sweet-tart cherries with firm, crisp flesh. Ripens Summer. 1 gal $15

Cherry Sweetheart Self-fertile, high-chill variety for colder inland climates. Single 10ft tree available.
Priced to move already, so the price is firm. It cannot be transported in a car as it is too tall; it is around 10 ft tall. 7 gal $25
Cherry of the Rio Grande 2 gallon $20
Coffee Icatu Amarillo
3 gal $30
1 gal $8
Coffee IhCafe-90 3 gal $30
Coffee Lempira Caturra/Timor hybrid. High yield of average beans. Thrives in warm, acidic soil. Requires significant nutrients.
3 gal $40
Coffee Obata Amarillo
4 gal $35
1 gal $12
1 gal $20
Coffee Parainema 1 gal $12
Coffee Parainema 3 gal $35
Coffee San Pacho 3 gal $30

Dragon Fruit American Beauty 3 gal $25
Dragon Fruit Connie Mayer Striking purple/pink blooms. Sweet floral flavor with coconut notes. Pink skin, green bracts. Reliable producer.
Significance: Connie Mayer is prized for its ornamental beauty, sweet floral flavor with coconut undertones, and striking green-to-pink skin. It is a favorite among collectors and growers for its unique characteristics and reliable production
Self-sterile; requires cross-pollination with a compatible variety (non-stenopterus) to set fruit.
1 gal $20
Dragon Fruit Bien Hoa Red 1 gal $15
Dragon Fruit Home Depot Red variety
less than 3ft tall
4gal $10
Dragon Fruit Home Depot Red variety
rooted more than 3ft tall 4 gal $15
Dragon Fruit Le Verne Red Self-sterile; requires cross-pollination. Produces large, sweet red/magenta-fleshed fruit. Brix rating approx. 17-18. 1 gal $20
Dragon Fruit Lisa: Lisa dragon fruit is a Nicaraguan Hylocereus polyrhizus variety with vibrant red skin, deep red flesh, sweet-tart flavor, and robust growing traits. Vibrant red skin/flesh. Sweet-tart flavor (Brix 17-20+). Vigorous grower.
Physical Appearance Large 1 lb fruit with deep red flesh and vibrant skin. Sweet-tart raspberry/strawberry flavor. Brix 17-20+. Vigorous climbing cactus. 1 gal $25
Dragon Fruit Neon 1 gal $15
Dragon Fruit Purple Haze Rooted plant 1 gal $25
Dragon Fruit San Lorenzo Dragon Fruit Rare variety. Purple flesh, unique flowers. Brix 18. 4 gal $50
Dragon Fruit Shana Self Pollinating . Hybrid with sweet purple juice and red skin. Round 8-16oz fruit. Vigorous grower. 4 gal $25

Eugenia reinwardtiana aka cedar bay cherry also known as Cedar Bay cherry, beach cherry, Australian beach cherry, mountain stopper, nīoi (Hawaiian),and a'abang 2 gal $25

Fig Black Mission Fig 4 1/2 ft tall 1 gal $20
Fig Black Mission Fig 1 gal $7
Fig Brown Turkey 1 gal $5
Fig Diana Very large yellow fig, exceptionally sweet and mild. Pink/cream interior.1 gal $12
Fig Excel Fig 1 gal $17
Fig Excel Fig Self-fruitful. Sweet, honey-flavored yellow fruit. Amber pulp, resists splitting. Two crops annually. 5 gal $45
Fig Long Neck yellow Fig 1 gal $13
Fig LSU Purple Fig Self-fertile. Very sweet, maple-sugar flavor. Purple skin, light-red flesh. Closed eyes resist pests.1 gal $8
Fig Mattica Fig 1 gal $15
Fig Negrone Great for container gardening or trained against a fence. Noted to be more salt-tolerant than most varieties. Color: Dark purple skin; red interior. 1 gal $14
Fig Osborne Prolific (Also known as Neverella or Archipel). Self-fertile. Rich caramel flavor. Bronze-striped skin, amber flesh. Ideal for cool coastal climates. 1 gal $14

Fig Sanguinato Fig Rare Greek variety. Dark purple skin, deep red "blood" interior. Sweet berry flavor, jammy texture. 1 gal $15
Fig Texas Everbearing Fig 1 gal $13
Grape Wild Grape Fast-growing vines. Sour/tangy grapes with seeds; best for jelly, juice, or dolma leaves

Wild grapes are great for juicing and they freeze very well if you don’t have time or the inclination to juice immediately. The juice makes excellent jelly. They can be cooked into dishes and the leaves are edible too. Known as ‘dolma,’ the leaves have long been used in Mediterranean cuisine, stuffed with rice, meat, and various spices
2 gal $10
Grape Autumn Crisp Seedless white variety. Crisp texture with muscat, citrus, and peach notes. Sweet flavor. 1 gal $10
Grape Blueberry Grape Small seedless purple grapes. Blueberry-like flavor, sweet and juicy with thick skin. 1 gal $15
Grape Diamond Diamond is a hybrid white grape from New York State, a relatively versatile variety that is used to make both still and sparkling wines, in both sweet and dry styles. It has sufficient organoleptic interest to stand alone in varietal wines, but it can also be blended. Good for table grapes, wine, and jams. Has seeds. 1 gal $10
Grape Marquis The ‘Marquis’ seedless grape is valued for its large, sweet, seedless green grapes, making it a popular choice for fresh eating, raisins, and winemaking. 1 gal $10
Grape Saturn Red Seedless red table grape. Sweet, mild flavor and firm, meaty texture. 1 gal $10
Grape Thomcord Seedless table grape with sweet, mild flavor. Great fresh, in salads, or for jams. Keeps 1-2 weeks in the fridge. Not for wine. 1gal $10
Grape Unknown possibly Saturn Red 1 gal $5

Herb Holy Basil - unk variety 4ft tall 4 gal $50
Herb Lemon Grass 4 gal $10
Ice Cream Bean Plant small 1 gal $10
Jack fruit Seedling 1/2 gal $20


Loquat Gold Nugget 5 gal $35
Loquat KT-1 KOSMIC and Vista White small Dual grafted tree with 2 rare varieties on it
2.5 gal $90
Loquat Gold Nugget 2 gal $30
Loquat Vista White 4 gal $55

Lucuma Seedling Of Inca Gold 1 gal $50
Lychee Bengal
This classic lychee variety gained its popularity due to its bright red skin and large chicken tongue seed. Due to high demands and limited production from December to January causes the supply of the bengal lychees to be limited as well.
4 gal $70
Lychee Brewsters Reliable producer. Purple-red skin, sweet-tangy translucent flesh. High Vitamin C and minerals. 5 gal $65
Nance Tree Nance / Nanceinga - nanche (byrsonima crassifolia) / Hogberry 42 inches
Nance fruit is golden or yellow-orange with a white, oily pulp and a distinctive flavor that can range from sweet to acidic. It bears a discernible odor, and its sweet, unique flavor ranges from mildly cheese-like to a distinctive combination of banana, lychee, and pear. Should be grown in partial shade.
5 gal $35
Passion Fruit Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa Yellow 2 1/2 gal $30
Passion Fruit Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa Orange 2 1/2 gal $30
Passion Fruit Granadilla Ligularis 2 1/2 gal $30
Passion Fruit Feredick type 2 1/2 gal $25

Pitomba, also known as Talisia esculenta, is a tropical fruit native to Brazil, particularly found in the Amazon and northeastern regions of South America. This fruit is characterized by its sweetish-sour flavor and is often described as a small, orange gem. Despite being lesser-known compared to other tropical fruits, pitomba offers unique characteristics and potential health benefits. 2 gal $30

Pomegranate Palermo 1 gal $13
Pomegranate Angel Red Vivid red fruit, soft edible seeds. Higher juice content. Ripens late Summer-Fall. 1 gal $12
Pomegranate Desertnyi Fruit has a light orange rind contrasted by dark red arils which makes for a very unique look. Flavor has an excellent sweet-tart balance with citrus overtones. 1 gal $16
Pomegranate Vkusnyi Red with dark red arils. Complex sweet-tart taste. Long keeping fruit. High juice yield (60-70%). 1 gal $12
Pomegranate Wonderful Large, high-yielding variety. Deep red fruit with sweet-tart flavor and juicy interior.
1 gal $10
1 gal $15
4 gal $40

Psidium sartorianum Compact ornamental guava (Arrayan). Small aromatic yellow-green fruits with a bright sweet-and-sour profile. 1 gal $45.00

Spice False Cardamom Dwarf shell ginger relative. Fragrant leaves used for food flavoring (aromatic garnish/wrap). Thrives in warm, shady spots. 1 gal $4

Squash Chilacayote Squash Large oblong squash with mild, nutty flavor. Pick young like zucchini or mature for fibrous "spaghetti" texture. Stores for months.
Large oblong squash, mild nutty flavor. Crisp, stringy consistency. Stores for months
cup size $5.00

Succulent Blue Agave 1 gal $5
Succulent Chilean Prickly Pear, also called Tuna. 3 ft tall with thorns/spines. Chilean variety, not Mexican. 5 gal $20
Succulent Flapjack 7 inches 1 gal $5
Succulent Propeller 1 gal $10
Succulent Baja Spurge: Drought-tolerant California native shrub. Fragrant pinkish flowers. Prunable. 3 gal $20

Vine: Cat's Claw/Paw. 1 gal $10
White Sapote Seedling 1 gal $20
Garden Tool: Corona flower plant snips FS3204. NEW in package. $20

There are also 8 varieties of blueberries in sizes from 4 inch pots up to 4 gallon pots. Prices vary on them from $10 to $35

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