Growing Fantastic Tropical Fruits

Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

Centennial Park Recreation Center | Port Charlotte

UF\/IFAS Extension
Publisher/HostUF/IFAS Extension
Growing Fantastic Tropical Fruits
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Learn how to grow juicy tropical fruits that will make your garden the envy of the neighborhood!
About this Event

Growing Avocado and Mango trees. In-Depth information including choosing varieties based on time of ripening, disease resistance, understanding type A and B avocados, pruning for best fruit production, determining stages of ripeness, and when to pick your ripe fruit.

Phil Sollecito, Charlotte County Master Gardener, will speak on

Growing Mangoes in your own yard. From choosing the best Florida Mango Varieties for disease resistance and to extend your harvest season. To Planting, Pruning, and Gauging Ripeness for picking the perfect fruit. He speaks from 10 years’ experience and draws on information from far-away mango growing regions such as Australia and Ghana.

Phil will also speak on Growing Avocados in your yard. From choosing the best Florida Avocado Varieties for extending your harvest season, understanding A&B flower types, Pruning, thinning fruit, and Gauging Ripeness for picking the perfect fruit.

Bonus talk:

Hurricane Prep and Recovery for Fruit Trees. In consideration of our occasional windstorms, it is important to prepare your valuable fruit trees beforehand to minimize damage. After storm damage, how to straighten and support ASAP to reduce long-term effects.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Centennial Park Recreation Center, 1120 Centennial Blvd, Port Charlotte, United States

Tickets

USD 6.24

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