The Lychee in Florida edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG051
The Lychee in Florida - A resource by the University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Services Back to Top
CRFG Lychee Fruit Facts www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/lychee.html
Lychee Fruit Facts - Fruit Facts are a series of publications containing information on individual fruits, including botanical identification, plant description and culture notes, and characteristics of cultivars. The information is derived from growers experience based largely on California research, as well as various published sources. Back to Top
Lychee Production in the Asia-Pacific Region www.fao.org/DOCREP/005/AC684E/ac684e00.htm
Lychee Production in the Asia-Pacific Region - A resource by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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Lychee Production in India www.fao.org/DOCREP/005/AC684E/ac684e08.htm
By the Horticulture Commissioner, Department of Horticulture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delphi-110001, India and Senior Research Fellow, Division of Horticulture, IARI, Pusa, New Delhim India Back to Top
Sweet Heart Lychee www.sweetheartlychee.com
The Sweet Heart Lychee TM is the top lychee fruit variety in the US. Sweet Heart Lychees TM are large lychee fruit with small seeds. This website tells the story of this unique lychee and has pictorial information about fruit harvesting and production. Back to Top
Other Tropical Fruit & Plants
Pernas Groves www.pernasgroves.com
Pernas Groves is a small American family farm located in the historic farming community of Redland in tropical south Florida. We take great pride in growing and producing the finest quality fruits and have been providing preferred, quality mangos and avocados since 1975. At Pernas Groves we have searched world-wide for the most outstanding mango and avocado cultivars, striving to bring you the best fruit available. We have sixteen outstanding cultivars of Mangos and 6 cultivars of Avocados. Back to Top
rambutan.com www.Rambutan.com
A great site with lots of useful information and pictures about rambutans. There is considerable space devoted on how to pick and eat rambutans. Back to Top
Wagon Wheel Coffee www.wagonwheelcoffee.com
You'll find dozens of coffee articles, photos, expert advice on coffee and growing coffee trees, plus a Coffee Store offering fresh coffee beans, fresh ground coffee, live coffee trees and specialized growing supplies. Back to Top
Tropical Fruit & Plant Resources
Santol's Tropical Fruit Website www.tropfruit.com
The most comprehensive tropical fruit web site on the Internet. This site has a huge tropical fruit forum, many articles and links, plus live online tropical fruit courses. Back to Top
Online Tree Info www.onlinetreeinfo.com
Online Tree Info - A comprehensive website about caring for trees like pine, oak, maple, willow, northern fruit & flowering trees and more. Trees can be purchased from their online store or their nursery in Omaha, Nebraska. Back to Top
Aloha Tropicals www.alohatropicals.com
Buy exotic, tropical plants & flowers online. Heliconias, gingers, plumeria and more. Back to Top
Arbor Grow www.arborgrow.com
Agricultural and soil remediation consultant and supplier of organic and microbial products for nurseries, landscaping and agriculture industries. Back to Top
China International Fruit & Technology Exposition www.worldfruit.org
The first biggest and most professional fruit Expo in Asia aimed at accelerating import and export of fresh fruits and expediting promotion of new technology in the fruit industry.
It is Organized by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. Shenzhen Branch & Shenzhen Guanghua Culture Exhibition Co., Ltd. Together, Co - organized by Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, Shenzhen Futian Agriculture Products Wholesale Exchange MarketC Shenzhen Buji Agriculture Products Wholesale Exchange Market, the First China (Shenzhen) International Fruit and Technology Exhibition is designated to be held once a year in Shenzhen with the full support of the national and international organizations from the fruit industry. Back to Top
Florida Pests - UF/IFAS creatures.ifas.ufl.edu
This site provides in-depth profiles of insects, mites, nematodes, and other organisms that are of interest to Florida's residents. An associated purpose is to support professionals in agriculture, horticulture, and urban pest control. The site is a cooperative venture of the University of Florida's Department of Entomology and Nematology and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Division of Plant Industry. The files on this site are official publications of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Subscribe to our departmental newsletter to receive a once-a-month listing of new Featured Creatures. Back to Top
Fruit Lovers Nursery - Hawaii www.fruitlovers.com
Our nursery is located on the Big Island of Hawaii. We specialize in the real rare tropical fruit trees and tropical fruit seeds. We also grow rare hardwood trees, palms, herbs, ethnobotanicals, and flowering trees. Back to Top
Going Bananas www.going-bananas.com
Going Bananas is a congenial, old fashioned Mom & Pop nursery noted for unusual Musa varieties, quality plant material and low prices. Back to Top
Ian Maguire - Tropical Fruit Photography tfphotos.ifas.ufl.edu
Expert Tropical Fruit Photographer Ian Maguire is a great resource for tropical fruit photographs. Many of his lychee photographs appear throughout the Lychees Online website. Ian also does basic brochure-style websites for tropical fruit organizations and growers. Back to Top
Jenes Tropicals www.tropicalfruit.com
Our goal is to provide you with happy, healthy plants in a timely fashion. We want your experience with our business and plant material to be positive. Although we are not perfect, we strive for excellence! Back to Top
Montoso Gardens www.montosogardens.com
Botanical garden and online nursery specializing in exotic tropical fruits, heliconias, gingers, palms and bromeliads. Ecotourism on our beautiful farm in the mountains of Maricao, Puerto Rico. Back to Top
Pine Island Nursery www.tropicalfruitnursery.com
Tropical fruit trees, akee, all spice, ambarella, annona, avocado, cherry, bay leaf, black pepper, caimito, canistel, carambola, cashew, coconut, coffee, curry leaf, grumichama, guava, jaboticaba, jakfruit, longan, loquat, lychee, macadamia, malay apple, mamey, mamee, mamoncillo, mango, miracle fruit, mombin, mulberry, papaya, pineapple, pitomba, sapodilla, tamarind, wax jambu, white sapote Back to Top
Mango Growers
Pernas Groves www.pernasgroves.com
Pernas Groves is a small American family farm located in the historic farming community of Redland in tropical south Florida. We take great pride in growing and producing the finest quality fruits and have been providing preferred, quality mangos and avocados since 1975. At Pernas Groves we have searched world-wide for the most outstanding mango and avocado cultivars, striving to bring you the best fruit available. We have sixteen outstanding cultivars of Mangos and 6 cultivars of Avocados. Back to Top
Recipes & Cooking
Asian Home Recipes www.asianhomerecipe.com
All you ever need to learn about Asian home cooking, recipes, tips and free newsletters. Back to Top
AsiaRecipe.com www.asiarecipe.com
Asian food Recipes and information on food culture, cooking equipment, glossaries, food history,desserts, herbs and Chinese Medicine. Back to Top
Bite Of Asia www.biteofasia.com
Bite Of Asia provides great authentic Asian recipes, gifts, and much more. Back to Top
Asian Recipes www.asian-recipes.com
There’s never been a better time to discover or extend your repertoire of Asian recipes, and this Asian recipes site is the very best to start!
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LobsterClambake.com www.lobsterclambake.com
Buy live lobsters from The Lobsterclambake.com online shipped with overnight delivery. Enjoy fresh hard-shell lobsters, Seafood, Clam Chowder and more. Back to Top
RavenRecipes www.ravenrecipes.com
RavenRecipes is a comprehensive directory site of other cooking and recipe websites. Every imaginable culinary area is represented in this directory including an extensive collection of martini recipe websites. Back to Top
Food & Beverage Resources
Chef Allen's www.chefallens.com
Chef Allen is a leading chef in South Florida and the innovator of New World Cuisine. Chef Allen's is a world famous restaurant with innovative cookbooks and unique tropical dishes. Back to Top
Chocolat Moderne www.chocolatmoderne.com
Best Chocolate Store Online in the USA with the Epicurean Connoiseur's best Selection Of the Finest Made Chocolates. We ship in the continental US and locally in Manhattan. Back to Top
Food Reference Website www.foodreference.com
Articles on food history and usage; recipes; food trivia and facts; kitchen tips; culinary quotes, personalities and events; food humor and poetry; culinary crosswords and a fun and informative weekly newsletter. Back to Top
ImportFood.com www.ImportFood.com
ImportFood.com offers a complete line of fresh Thai food groceries & cookware, and our website contains a large collection of Thai recipes that allow you to shop as you learn how to prepare Thai cuisine. ImportFood.com is a convenient way to order authentic Thai food products. Back to Top
GourmetFoodfinder.com www.GourmetFoodFinder.com
Gourmet Food - Gifts - Beverages - Food
If you are looking for food, beverages or gifts you have come to the right place! Gourmet Food Finder is offering a large selection of high end gourmet food products that are hard to find in your every day store. You can browse our extensive directory of web stores and we are certain that you will find what you are looking for. www.gourmetfoodfinder.com
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Transatlantic Spirits LLC www.lichido.com
Lichido is produced and bottled in Cognac, France. There, a prestigious distillery expertly combines its carefully aged cognac with premium vodka and the essences of lychees and guavas, as well as a touch of white peach juice. The very finest ingredients are used in the blending process to ensure a truly quality product. This unique fusion of the exotic fruits of Asia and the sophisticated flavors of France yields the exciting new addition to the world of spirits known as Lichido. There really is no other liqueur quite like it. Back to Top
Schnebly Winery www.schneblywinery.com
With a unique harmony of South Florida's tropical fruit and old world sophistication, our wines bring a totally new experience to your taste buds. We have crafted the only tropical wines produced in the U.S. that are made with absolutely no grapes. We currently offer five varieties; Carambola, Mango, Lychee Guava and Passion Fruit. Each has it's own style and personality. It's something you must taste yourself. Back to Top
1stfortea www.1stfortea.com
A comprehensive directory of tea resource information as well as articles. Back to Top
About Pizza www.aboutpizza.com
Everything you wanted to know about America's favorite food. Get recipes, learn about the history, and more. Back to Top
Your guide to education and careers in the culinary arts.
Whether you're looking to earn your degree in culinary arts, culinary management, or restaurant management -- or searching for culinary arts career information -- All Culinary Schools makes it easy to find the information you're looking for.
Culinary Events www.culinaryevents.com
Culinary & Food History Events Calendar: Today in Food History, birth and death dates of chefs, inventors, restaurateurs, cookbook authors, food scientists, etc; culinary events dates - food discoveries, inventions, creations, festivals, etc. Back to Top
Dominic's Online www.dominicsonline.com
Fine Gourmet Specialty - Gifts: Shop this New York online food store for its fine French and Italian first cold press extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, leaf tea, or shop and find unique gourmet gift ideas to send.
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Epicurean Foods International www.epicureanfoods.com/
Creating quality Canadian gourmet foods and gift baskets for gourmet chefs around the world. Pasta sauces, teas, fine chocolate gifts and more. Wholesale inquiries welcome. Back to Top
EthnicGrocer.com www.ethnicgrocer.com
EthnicGrocer.com an online provider of authentic ethnic products. So whether you are looking to purchase Abalone, FuFu Flour or exclusive Chinese Tea Pots, we have the answer. Our Company serves as a bridge enabling customers to easily access the most extensive selection of their favorite authentic ethnic brands and products, delivered with world-class service, right to their doorstep. Back to Top
FreshWasabi.com www.freshwasabi.com
Pacific Farms manufactures real Wasabi products to individuals, restaurants and wholesalers through out North America. Wasabi products, info, recipes and growing tips. Back to Top
Gift Florida Citrus www.floridagiftcitrus.com
Gift Fresh handpicked Citrus (Oranges )from Florida.
129 citrus options from just $16.95.
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Gourmet Food Store www.gourmetfoodstore.com
Offers all varieties of truffles smoked salmon foie gras
italian pasta caviar and more. Back to Top
Grand River Tea & Spice Co. http://www.grandriverteaandspice.com
Your complete source for high-quality teas and culinary
complements. Offering a wide range of products including gourmet teas, spices, and culinary complements. Back to Top
Harris Ranch www.harrisranch.com
Offer online steaks, filet mignon, tri tip beef, prime ribs and gourmet gifts.
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Indian Harvest www.indianharvest.com
Striving to provide the finest rice, grains and beans available to chefs and home cooks nationwide! Our gourmet foods also include soups, dried fruit, dried mushrooms, herbs, seasonings, cooking kits, cookbooks, kitchenware, rice cookers, gifts and samplers for any occasion Back to Top
Seafood & Fish Recipes www.seafoodfish.com
A collection of fish and seafood recipes from 10 classic cookbooks from 1747 to 1903, and a selection or recipes from Key West, Florida. Back to Top
Publications
Fresh Plaza www.freshplaza.com/
Freshplaza.com is an independent news source for companies operating in the global fruit and vegetable sector. FreshPlaza intends to provide as much information as possible, which could help businesspeople with management information to deepen their perspectives on markets and developments. Back to Top
PerishablePundit www.perishablepundit.com
Where the subject may be perishable, but the insight isn't. Current commentary and editorials on the perishable foods industry. Back to Top
Farming Resources
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) www.usda.gov
Everything you ever wanted to know about US agriculture. Back to Top
Broward Farm Bureau www.browardfarmbureau.com
Florida Farm Bureau Federation was conceived and nurtured by a group of dedicated people in agriculture who recognized a need for a general farm organization which could serve as a collective voice for its members.
In 1942, the Broward County Farm Bureau was established.
For over 62 years, the Broward County Farm Bureau has been an integral part of the agricultural community, bringing farmers, ranchers and nurserymen together to solve issues collectively.
We provide a voice in local, county, state, and federal government.
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Farmers Markets www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/
Find a Farmers Market in your State, Browse US Farmers Market facts, statistics, locations, resources, and download a USDA Farmers Market Coloring Book for Kids. You will also find info on how to start, operate and market a Farmers Market in the US. Back to Top
The National Organic Program www.ams.usda.gov/nop/
The National Organic Program official website run by the USDA: FAQs, Certifying Agents, Consumer Info, Regulations & Policies, Producers, Handlers & Processers, State Information, etc. Back to Top
USDA Fruit Storage Report www.ba.ars.usda.gov/hb66/contents.html
The Commercial Storage of Fruits, Vegetables, and Florist and Nursery Stocks - Draft Copy for Public Review and Comment Only Back to Top
Growers Associations
Tropical Fruit Growers of South Florida www.tropicalfruitgrowers.com
Association for tropical fruit growers and promotes awareness of Florida tropical fruit. Back to Top
Growing and Gardening Clubs
Rare Fruit Council of Broward County www.rfvcbroward.org
Based in Davie, FL. Covers all aspects of tropical fruit produced in Florida and around the world. Join to get their monthly newsletter and to buy plants & trees at their nursery. Back to Top
Rare Fruit Council International www.tropicalfruitnews.com
Based in Miami, FL. Covers all aspects of tropical fruit produced in Florida and around the world. Back to Top
California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG) www.crfg.org
The California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG) is the largest amateur fruit-growing organization in the world. Its mission is to share knowledge acquired from its activities with home growers in particular and with anyone else in the world having an interest in edible plant cultivation. Back to Top
Brevard Rare Fruit Council www.brevardrarefruit.com
The Brevard Rare Fruit Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the introduction, propagation and distribution of new species, improved varieties and mutations of fruit plants. Through our monthly meetings, seminars and field trips, we collect and share information regarding propagation techniques, growth characteristics, cold and salt tolerances, and other environmental requirements. Brevard Rare Fruit Council is part of an alliance of Rare Fruit Councils from Florida to California. Brevard County is in Eastern Central Florida. Back to Top
Tampa Bay Rare Fruit Council www.rarefruit.org
The Rare Fruit Council seeks to inform the public about the merits of fruit common to this region, and encourages the cultivation, collection, propagation and growth of fruit that is exotic or unusual to west central Florida. The club also encourages the development of new fruit varieties, cooperating with local and foreign agricultural agencies, private institutions and individuals engaged in tropical pomology. Back to Top
Gardens, Parks & Recreation
Fairchild Tropical Gardens - Miami, FL www.ftg.org
FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDEN is one of the world's preeminent botanic gardens, with extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees and vines. Established in 1938, the 83-acre Garden is among the region's most popular visitor attractions and offers a variety of programs in environmental education, conservation and horticulture. An international leader in tropical plant research, Fairchild Tropical Garden plays an important part in preserving the biodiversity of the tropical environment Back to Top
Flamingo Gardens - Davie, FL www.flamingogardens.org
See a touch of history on 60 acres of lush gardens, showcasing rare, exotic and native plants. Tour through citrus groves and the Wray Botanical Collection. Explore the "Free-Flight" Aviary, Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary and the Historic Wray Home. Visit our gift & garden shops and enjoy an eco-experience of the Florida Everglades. Back to Top
Fruit & Spice Park - Miami, FL www.co.miami-dade.fl.us/parks/Parks/fruit_spice.asp
The Fruit and Spice Park is internationally known for its more than 500 varieties of exotic and subtropical fruit, nut, spice and herb trees and shrubs. Visitors can sample and learn about many of these varieties and take daily guided tours and naturalist-led workshops. Back to Top
Kew Royal Botanical Gardens - UK www.rbgkew.org.uk/index.html
Kew Gardens is the preeminent botanical garden in the United Kingdom. Kew Gardens is the repository of plants collected from the far ends of the British Empire during the 19th century. This includes India, SE Asia, South Africa, Australia, China & the United States. Back to Top
Mounts Botanical Gardens www.mounts.org
Welcome to Mounts Botanical Garden, Palm Beach County's oldest and largest public garden. Mounts' gardens and programs provide the best horticultural and botanical information available related to South Florida's unique plants and environment. Tropical and subtropical plants from six continents grace Mounts' 14 acres, from arid-land plants to aquatics to edible landscapes. Plant sales, family festivals, member breakfasts and auctions are some of the exciting special events available at Mounts to make the experience rewarding for the whole family. Back to Top
Gifts, Flowers, Crafts & Novelty
Flowers in a Pinch.com www.flowersinapinch.com
Order Flowers, Roses, and Plants from the Grower. Shop our huge variety of Balloons, Gift Baskets, Jewelry, and Candles Back to Top
Food, Art & Posters www.culinaryposters.com
The most complete source for Food Art, Posters, Prints, Photos - for the home, office, restaurant, kitchen, schools, etc. Also Movie, Music, Sports, etc. posters. Back to Top
Fresh Flowers Now www.fresh-flowers-now.com
Sending Flowers with Online Flowers Delivery Services
Online flowers delivery of fresh flower arrangements, gift baskets or flowering plants has never been easier. Sending flowers for all your special occasions, birthdays, mothers day, valentines day or just to say I love you.
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Original Creations by Sissy cameodesigns.com/original_creations/
Offering silk floral designs, Victorian Christmas Ornaments and Delicately designed Pressed Florals at affordable cost. Original Creations is also offering unique wedding floral solutions as well. Back to Top
Rose Farm www.rosefarm.com
Send Farm Fresh flowers today and save! Direct from the farm means you save money! Put a smile on someones face today! Back to Top
FlowersM www.flowersm.com
FlowersM is a comprehensive directory site of online fresh flower and flower gift providers. The site contains hundreds of listings to chose from. Back to Top
DinnerWareEtc www.dinnerwareetc.com
Authorized Dealers for several collections including Herend, Spode, Royal Worcester, Villeroy & Boch, Mottahedeh, Present Tense, Quimper, Vietri and many others. Back to Top
Travel & Hospitality
Culinary Cult International www.culinarycult.com
The portal to the Hospitality World. World-wide database of the highest
quality hotels and restaurants, promotion of the industry, jobs, recipes and
more, all widely used by the discerning traveler and professional. Back to Top
ThingsAsian.com www.ThingsAsian.com
ThingsAsian.com is a collection of articles, facts, artwork, photographs and maps of various countries of Asia. Although we cover a wide range of topics, our emphasis is on art, culture, history and travel. We currently cover the following places: Burma, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Back to Top
TropicalAdventure.com www.tropical-adventure.com
Find the greatest travel destinations and adventure activities in Florida, the Caribbean, and Central America. You can also read up on articles that focus on all aspects of outdoor sports and activities, meet adventure pals, or even enter and win tickets in our Adventure Getaway Contest. Back to Top
tropicfinder.com www.tropicfinder.com
Tropical shop and directory for the tropics and manmade tropical locations worldwide. Back to Top
Healthcare
National Med Store www.nationalmedstore.net
Free articles, FAQs, Resources and Helpful information on respiratory care, electrotherapy, rehabilitation, mobility, diabetes, wound care and many other categories, plus a store featuring hundreds of competitively priced medical products . Back to Top
Renal Diabetes Care www.renaldiabetescare.com
Free information, tips, articles and and helpful resources on Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Dialsysis, Kidney Disease and End Stage Renal Disease Back to Top
