LeelaMaps

By leela

^{July 16, 2025 at 5:21 am}

Farmer-Owned Grocery: Fresh Houwse

fruit, grocery, GrowLocal, Locally-Sourced, produce

By leela

^{_{Modified on July 14th, 2025 at 10:23 am}
June 19, 2025 at 4:39 pm}

Unexpected Mango Seen Nearby

fruit, fruit tree, plant, Significant Plant, tree, unexpected, Unexpected Fruit Tree

Kind of fruit tree:

Mango

Grow Notes:

Within frame of seasonal greenhouse

By leela

^{_{Modified on August 13th, 2025 at 11:57 am}
May 12, 2025 at 12:04 pm}

Fruits by David

fruit, GFFA Source, produce, RR Source

Hours: 2-7pm, Sunday-Wednesday

It started as:

If you live nearby, delivery is possible.

We love picking up fruit from David. He provides fruit that he picks up from small farms in southern Florida, as well as some select imports.

See what David has in stock!

We at Radical Roots have sourced caimito, coconuts, eggfruits, lychees, soursop, and mangoes from him, much of which David acquired in Homestead, FL directly from a farm that also grows mamey, mango, sugar apple, and sapodilla. Look out for these being offered by us soon!

By leela

^{July 24, 2024 at 6:01 am}

Fruit4All

Past: 12:00 on July 27th, 2024 to 16:00

farm stand, Free, fruit, fruit stand

By leela

^{_{Modified on July 23rd, 2024 at 6:00 pm}
July 23, 2024 at 5:58 pm}

Unexpected Fruit Tree

fruit, fruit tree, plant, tree, unexpected, Unexpected Fruit Tree

As seen by @_fruit__tella on IG

Kind of fruit tree:

Banana

Why this fruit tree is unexpected:

Tropical in temperate Mediterranean climate

By leela

^{_{Modified on July 15th, 2024 at 7:42 am}
July 15, 2024 at 7:41 am}

Unexpected Fruit Tree

fruit, fruit tree, plant, tree, unexpected, Unexpected Fruit Tree

Kind of fruit tree:

In the region of Apopka, a gardener has a mango in ground, breadfruit in container

Why this fruit tree is unexpected:

Mango is generally assumed to be “too tropical.”

Grow Notes:

By leela

^{_{Modified on June 8th, 2024 at 9:31 am}
June 7, 2024 at 8:54 pm}

Fruiting Durian in Florida

durian, fruit, fruit tree, plant, tree, unexpected, Unexpected Fruit Tree, zone 9b

Kind of fruit tree:

Durian

Why this fruit tree is unexpected:

Ultra-tropical, hardly anyone tries to grow it

Grow Notes:

There are folks who struggle to grow durian in even more southern tropical climate; common belief has been that it’s the climate that’s the issue, but it seems more an issue of soil

If anyone can find this grower, check their growing practices

(This is an approximate location, apparently the tree is on Pine Island somewhere)

By leela

^{at 8:04 pm}

Unexpected Fruit Tree

fruit, fruit tree, plant, tree, unexpected, Unexpected Fruit Tree

Kind of fruit tree:

Jackfruit
mango
Avocado

Why this fruit tree is unexpected:

Considered tropical, local lore is that the region’s hard frosts would kill any of these trees before maturity

By leela

^{_{Modified on May 17th, 2024 at 2:37 pm}
May 17, 2024 at 7:18 am}

$Plantains

fruit, prices

Store: Walmart

Item	Price
Plantain	Sale: 25¢

Notes:

Unlike other Walmarts, this one sources Latino produce and provides tons of plantains at a competitive price.

However, there were no Papayas when I was there.

Mamey Sapote is listed as produce they occasionally stock.
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By Leela Maps

^{March 15, 2024 at 2:45 pm}

Unexpected Fruit Tree

fruit, fruit tree, plant, tree, unexpected, Unexpected Fruit Tree

Kind of fruit tree:

Banana

Why this fruit tree is unexpected:

Semi-public, where swimmers and walkers can access; native to SE Asia

Grow Notes:

By John

^{_{Modified on March 12th, 2024 at 4:22 pm}
March 12, 2024 at 9:57 am}

Fruiting 🥑🌳!

fruit, fruit tree, plant, tree, unexpected, Unexpected Fruit Tree

Kind of fruit tree:

Avocado, mature fruiting

Why this fruit tree is unexpected:

This region is generally assumed to be too cold to grow subtropical fruit trees

Grow Notes:

By Leela Maps

^{_{Modified on March 8th, 2024 at 7:58 pm}
March 8, 2024 at 7:44 pm}

Flowering Lychee

fruit, fruit tree, plant, tree, unexpected, Unexpected Fruit Tree

By Leela Maps

^{_{Modified on February 23rd, 2024 at 8:10 pm}
February 23, 2024 at 8:04 pm}

Ragumay Fruit

fruit, plant origin, tropical fruit, Wish

Flavor: Ragumay is described as tasting “sweet and thick.”

Structure: Ragumay has seeded pods stacked around a core stem, surrounded by spiky stems that peel off when ripe.

Relatives: Based on this structure and origin location, it is probably related to jackfruit, cempadak, utu, breadfruit, durian and similar.

Source: “Fruitarian Farmer” on Facebook.

By Leela Maps

^{February 16, 2024 at 8:05 pm}

Unexpected Fruit Tree: Cacao

fruit, fruit tree, plant, tree, unexpected, Unexpected Fruit Tree

Kind of fruit tree:

Cacao

Why this fruit tree is unexpected:

Super tropical

Grow Notes:

In ground

Grower: “My plan was never to cover it since it’s under the canopy of Mamey trees. Anyhow, it didn’t even get into the 30s this winter usually January has temperatures in the 30s but not even the high 30s reached this winter.”

By leela

^{January 7, 2024 at 1:38 pm}

Produce Stand

citrus, fruit, fruit stand, fruits, grocery, Local Business, Locally-Sourced, nursery, prices, produce, vegetables

By leela

^{_{Modified on January 5th, 2024 at 3:35 pm}
January 5, 2024 at 11:23 am}

Papaya fruiting in January

fruit, fruit tree, tree, Unexpected Fruit Tree

Kind of fruit tree:

Papaya

Grow Notes:

At Ocala Community Garden, alongside plots with fruiting eggplants, tomatoes, zucchinis and cucumbers, brassicas (esp kale, bok choy), fennel, pineapple, and more.

By leela

^{December 20, 2023 at 2:21 pm}

Tropical Fruit @ Key Foods

fruit, grocery store, prices, tropical fruit

Key Foods stocks a number of tropical fruits, including:

Mamey Sapote
Dragonfruit (yellow, white)
Pepino
Tamarillo
Starfruit
Tropical Avocado
Passionfruit
Burro Banana
Pineapple
Mango
Papaya

By leela

^{_{Modified on July 17th, 2024 at 5:06 pm}
December 19, 2023 at 6:07 am}

Chun Ching Produce

fruit, grocery store, Price, prices, produce

Chun Ching has 3 distinct produce sections.

Front - fruit:

jackfruit
rambutan
longans (sometimes from Florida)
lychees (sometimes from Florida)
dragonfruit (yellow, red)
yellow mangoes in boxes
red mangoes
Thai bananas
oranges
asian pears
apples
avocados
persimmons (seasonal)
soursop (seasonal)
cherimoya (seasonal)
canistel aka eggfruit, yellow sapote (seasonal)

Back - bulbs, roots & savory fruits:

ginger
potatoes
yams
tomatoes
green tomatoes
shallots
onions
garlic
durian (in freezer; $4/lb)

Side - refrigerated veggies:

carrots
celery (western, Chinese)
leeks
green onions
broccoli (western, Chinese)
bok choy
choy sum
gai lan
basil
mushrooms
kohlrabi
banana flower
zucchini
bitter melon
okra
eggplant
bell peppers
papaya

Are you a part of this store or a recent customer and would like to update this post? Contact in the comments or make a note!

By leela

^{_{Modified on February 24th, 2024 at 5:28 am}
October 6, 2023 at 12:40 pm}

Dabai

fatty fruit, fruit, origin

AKA Kembayau / Kembayao, Dacryodes rostrata

By leela

^{at 12:32 pm}

Engkalak

fatty fruit, fruit, Wish

By leela

^{September 23, 2023 at 5:29 pm}

Unexpected Fruit Tree: 🥭

fruit, fruit tree, tree, Unexpected Fruit Tree

Kind of fruit tree:

Mango

Why this fruit tree is unexpected:

Native to India

Grow Notes:

By leela

^{September 17, 2023 at 8:50 am}

June-August: Durian

August, fruit, fruit tree, July, June, travel, tree, Unexpected Fruit Tree

Kind of fruit tree:

Durian

Grow Notes:

By leela

^{_{Modified on September 17th, 2023 at 8:46 am}
at 8:45 am}

Unexpected Fruit Tree: Durian

fruit, fruit tree, tree, Unexpected Fruit Tree

Kind of fruit tree:

Durian

Grow Notes:

Growing commercially

By leela

^{_{Modified on September 17th, 2023 at 8:34 am}
at 8:27 am}

Unexpected Fruit Tree: Durian

fruit, fruit tree, tree, Unexpected Fruit Tree

Kind of fruit tree:

Durian

Grow Notes:

By leela

^{_{Modified on October 6th, 2023 at 12:24 pm}
September 15, 2023 at 2:50 pm}

Aguaje

Cargo, fatty fruit, fruit, fruit review, want, want to visit, Wish

Mauritia flexuosa, AKA aguaje, is a palm fruit that is fatty and a savory, cheesy flavor.

By leela

^{July 8, 2023 at 8:02 pm}

In this region: Durian

durian, fruit, fruit tree, tree, Unexpected Fruit Tree

By leela

^{_{Modified on July 6th, 2023 at 11:50 pm}
July 6, 2023 at 9:12 pm}

🍈🥑🥭🍊 Tenemos 🍍🍌 Frutas 🍉🍅🥥🌽

fruit, homebiz, MicroBiz, prices

Seller of imported produce:

avocados
bananas ($2/lb)
canteloupes
guamuchils ($18/lb)
guavas
lychees ($5/lb)
mangoes (yellow, red)
milpero pepper
nances
oranges
papayas
pineapples
plantains
sapodillas ($6/lb)
squash
tangerines ($5/bag)
tomatoes ($2/lb)
watermelons
peanuts
honey
corn (local)
coconuts

By leela

^{_{Modified on July 3rd, 2023 at 9:35 am}
July 3, 2023 at 9:32 am}

Abounding Harvest 🥑 🍋

Avocado, farm, fruit, Orchard

Products include:

pumpkins
onions
tomatoes
peppers
cucumbers
persimmons
pomegranates
kiwis
citrus
avocados (lamb hass)

Abounding Harvest only sells wholesale

LEARN MORE

Avocados are moist & salty

By leela

^{_{Modified on July 3rd, 2023 at 9:45 pm}
July 1, 2023 at 2:48 pm}

Berries @ Prevedelli Farms (organic)

berries, farm, fruit, Prevedelli Farms, Saratoga FM source, source

Grows:

Blackberries
raspberries
boysenberries
olallieberries
loganberries

By leela

^{_{Modified on August 6th, 2023 at 12:03 pm}
at 2:31 pm}

Pinnacle Farms

farm, fruit, Phil Foster Ranches, Saratoga FM source, source, vegetables, veggies

^{booth at Saratoga Farmer’s Market on Saturdays}

Phil Foster Ranches’ Pinnacle Brand produce includes diverse products, such as:

cherries
strawberries
cucumbers
green beans
carrots
celery
kale
parsnips
beets
walnuts
apple juice

By leela

^{_{Modified on July 26th, 2023 at 6:49 pm}
June 30, 2023 at 3:30 pm}

June: $1 🥑 🍋

fruit, HomeGrower, MicroBiz, prices, Trade

Contact for pickup

$1 for 1 Avocado

Minimum $10 for one order

Every $10 of Avocados will get 5 free lemons

Also selling Lemons

$1 for 10 lemons.

Pick up at Target Santa Clara

2004 El Camino

By leela

^{_{Modified on July 2nd, 2023 at 5:53 pm}
at 1:39 pm}

$2/lb Apricots

Business, fruit, MicroBiz, Trade

Contact for pickup location

By leela

^{_{Modified on July 28th, 2023 at 10:36 am}
at 1:28 pm}

June-July: $1/🥑

Avocado, fruit, HomeGrower, MicroBiz

Contact seller for pick up address!

Creamy, savory, perfect medium avocados grown organically (non-certified, just using home compost).

Avocados are picked at time of pickup so will take around a week to ripen.

By leela

^{_{Modified on June 26th, 2023 at 4:51 pm}
June 25, 2023 at 8:34 pm}

🍌 Tree Nearby

fruit, fruit tree, Rumor, tree, Unexpected Fruit Tree

Kind of fruit tree:

Banana, kumquat

also, kiwi vine

Why this fruit tree is unexpected:

Bananas had evolved and been cultivated in tropical region (SE Asia)

Grow Notes:

This information comes from a neighbor who characterizes the River Rd region as having a permaculture community. The grower’s name is Jan.

By leela

^{_{Modified on June 17th, 2023 at 6:20 pm}
June 17, 2023 at 6:16 pm}

Woodstock Fruit Festival (2011-2022)

event, family event, family-friendly, festival, fruit, Fruit Festival, fruitarian, Raw Vegan, travel

The Woodstock Fruit Festival was founded by Michael Arnstein in 2011 as an event for participants to share the love of fresh, raw fruits, vegetables and healthy lifestyles.

More about the Woodstock Fruit Festival…

By leela

^{_{Modified on May 31st, 2023 at 5:10 pm}
May 31, 2023 at 4:17 pm}

Top Notch Fruits: JJ’s Fruits

best avocado, Best Fruit, best mango, Business, Delivery, fruit, MicroBiz, Small Business, Trade

See this week’s fruit!

I am committed to providing you with only the best produce

My name is JJ Czinner. I like fruits and vegetables a lot! and I know they are critical for health and happiness. I'd be pleased to share my love with you - so try me out, order a box or two of sugar mangos, plus all the produce you need for the week, and don't forget to try my delicious avocados!

Delivery

Delivery within the circle is a flat fee of $20

You may choose between delivery Thursday Evening 7-9PM or Saturday Morning Between 10AM-12PM

Pickup is also available, potentially any day of the week.

Please feel free to call me anytime: 647 768 3301

By leela

^{_{Modified on May 24th, 2023 at 4:16 pm}
May 23, 2023 at 1:53 pm}

Best 🥑 Price: Chef’Store

Avocado, fruit, Price, prices

Store: US Foods Chef’Store

Item	Quality	Origin	Price
Bag of 15 hass 🥑 ; conventional	Ranges from small to medium; salty, savory, umami, lightly sweet flavors (delicious!)	Mexico	$7-10
Box of 70 hass 🥑 ; conventional	Medium; B grade; ranges from flat to dynamic flavors	Mexico	$20-40

Notes:

Like all fruits, avocados vary in quality, ripeness, size, etc.

US Foods Chef’Store sells the range of common cultivated produce, at or below market rates. Only a few items are certified organic.

〰️

By leela

^{_{Modified on May 22nd, 2023 at 6:53 pm}
May 22, 2023 at 5:58 pm}

Persimmon Tree

EcoResource, fruit, fruit tree, tree

Variety

hachiya persimmon

Germination Date (approx)

unknown, maybe 2013

Planting Date (approx)

unknown

Care Instructions

Provide support or check in November-December to see if fruit is too heavy

Notes

In the shade, could open up windows of sunlight in neighboring madrone or oak

By anonymous

^{_{Modified on May 19th, 2023 at 1:43 pm}
May 19, 2023 at 6:40 am}

California Fruit Festival

event, festival, fruit, Fruit Festival, Vuetual

Fruit we Celebrate:

All seasonal fruit

How to join:https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaFruitFestival

By leela

^{_{Modified on May 19th, 2023 at 2:33 am}
May 18, 2023 at 9:16 am}

Silverberry AKA Autumn Olive

EPFP fruit origin, fruit, Fruit Bush, origin, plant origin

Silverberry is native to east and central North America.

The ripe Silverberry fruit is speckled and has a sweet & astringent membraneous flesh.

By leela

^{_{Modified on June 16th, 2023 at 10:18 pm}
April 27, 2023 at 11:08 am}

Looking For Eden

durian, Eden, fruit, fruitarian, fruitarian utopia, Looking For, manifest, paradise, Tech-free, tropical fruit, utopia

I am looking for a natural expanse where:

my baby & I would be safe to roam naked
there are durian trees that fruit year-round, amongst other fruit trees, that we are free to pick from

On this land, I would assemble one or few shelters made of earthen materials (such as cob).

If this place does not exist or is not available to me, I can compromise in the meantime by cultivating a food forest on naked-safe land.

I believe that a primitive lifestyle is a basic right to all people. By fostering a stable, livable climate and growing fruit trees that evolved to feed primates, we provide a baseline of wellbeing.

Durian trees are ultra-tropical. The farther away from the tropics that one seems to grow them, the larger of a grow movement is needed to foster its ideal growing climate.

I welcome others who would join me on this path. This platform, LeelaMaps, is intended for coordinating the development of ecofriendly spaces.

Where I live at this time (April ‘23), the affordable durian has been frozen, and the fresh durian was picked underripe.

When feasible, I consume a durian a day, which is the majority of what I eat.

Pictured is the Naturist International map of naturist/nudist spaces in SE Asia. If you know of any other spaces that are safe to be naked in this region, or other regions that grow durian, please post it here (for privacy, set visibility to leela@leelamaps.com).

By leela

^{_{Modified on May 2nd, 2023 at 7:16 pm}
April 16, 2023 at 3:55 pm}