November Meeting - Alex Salazar - SapodillasMeeting Date/Time: Monday, November 9th, 2026, 7pm
Location: Harlee Building/County Fairgrounds, 1303 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
Our November Speaker, Alex Salazar
From the Program Committee:
This month we welcome back one of our most popular speakers, Alex Salazar.
Alex founded Tropical Acres Farms. Initially the farm was begun on 5 acres of land in Loxahatchee Groves, FL. In 2012 he began a partnership with the Sturrock family on their historic property in West Palm Beach, on which mangos have been grown since the 1920’s. Since that time all production has been moved to this location.
Over the years Alex has collected hundreds of cultivars of mangos and is still planting more. Alex also grows avocados and sapodillas, along with other tropical fruits. Tropical Acres Farms sells mango budwood, trees, and fruit. More information can be found on his website https://www.tropicalacresfarms.com/shop , which also has a wealth of information about mango and avocado varieties.
The topic of this presentation is Sapodillas. Because the long trip from West Palm Beach would take too much time from Alex’s busy schedule, this month’s presentation will be an interactive live remote presentation.
Alex founded Tropical Acres Farms. Initially the farm was begun on 5 acres of land in Loxahatchee Groves, FL. In 2012 he began a partnership with the Sturrock family on their historic property in West Palm Beach, on which mangos have been grown since the 1920’s. Since that time all production has been moved to this location.
Over the years Alex has collected hundreds of cultivars of mangos and is still planting more. Alex also grows avocados and sapodillas, along with other tropical fruits. Tropical Acres Farms sells mango budwood, trees, and fruit. More information can be found on his website https://www.tropicalacresfarms.com/shop , which also has a wealth of information about mango and avocado varieties.
The topic of this presentation is Sapodillas. Because the long trip from West Palm Beach would take too much time from Alex’s busy schedule, this month’s presentation will be an interactive live remote presentation.
Please bring fruit for the tasting table and/or plants to donate for the raffle (no citrus plants, please). Don’t forget to collect a free raffle ticket for your donation. Your participation is very much needed and appreciated.
A friendly reminder: If you bring a plant, please label what it is. Also, write your name and the plant on the Raffle list. If you win a plant, please put your name next to the plant on the Raffle list.
Meetings are not recorded. First time visitors are welcome! Become a member for only $12. Join online or at a monthly meeting. https://www.mrfc.org/p/become-member.html
A friendly reminder: If you bring a plant, please label what it is. Also, write your name and the plant on the Raffle list. If you win a plant, please put your name next to the plant on the Raffle list.
Meetings are not recorded. First time visitors are welcome! Become a member for only $12. Join online or at a monthly meeting. https://www.mrfc.org/p/become-member.html
