Savoring the Seasons: A Year in Fruit at the St. Pete Micro Farm
- Bill Berry
- Apr 3
- 2 min read
Welcome to our little slice of edible paradise! Over the last few years, we have been on a mission to transform our space into a diverse, thriving ecosystem of exotic fruiting trees and shrubs. It has been a labor of love, slowly collecting rare species from around the globe and tucking them into our Florida soil.
One of the most exciting parts of micro-farming is the anticipation. It is important to note that our landscape is still very much "growing up"—at least 40% of the fruiting plants we’ve tucked into the ground haven't even reached maturity yet.
What you see below is a look back at the last 12 months of harvests. While nature doesn't offer a 100% guarantee—weather and whimsy can shift a harvest by a few weeks—this guide shows the incredible rhythm of life here at the farm. If you visit us, there is a very good chance you'll get to taste something extraordinary straight from the branch.
The St. Pete Micro Farm Fruiting Calendar
The Winter Warm-Up
January: Mulberries, Starfruit, Fig, Gin Berry, and Jujube.
February: Peanut Butter Fruit, Starfruit, Mysore Raspberries, Gin Berry, and Red Suriname Cherry.
Spring Abundance
March: Mysore Raspberries, Loquats, Gin Berry, Cherry of the Rio Grande, and Jaboticaba.
April: Loquats, Suriname Cherry (Black and Red), Cherry of the Rio Grande, Mulberries, Peaches, Gin Berry, Mysore Raspberries, Figs, and Sapodilla.
May: Mulberries, Mysore Raspberries, Scrub Blueberries, Jamaican Cherry, Acerola (Barbados Cherry), and Pitomba.
The Summer Heat
June: Hog Plum, Peanut Butter Fruit, Fig, Barbados Cherry, White Sapote, and Jamaican Cherry.
July: Mangos, Grapes, Olives, Bananas, Passion Fruit, Starfruit, White Sapote, Miracle Berry, Gin Berry, Hog Plum, Peanut Butter Fruit, Mamey Sapote, and Governor’s Plum.
August: Starfruit, Bananas, Dragon Fruit, Pink Guava, Olives, Peanut Butter Fruit, Red Sugar Apple, White Sapote, Gin Berry, and Atemoya.
Autumn Harvests
September: Atemoya, Starfruit, White Sapote, Jamaican Cherry, Key Lime, Fig, Pink Guava, Red Sugar Apple, and Pineapple.
October: Fig, Roselle (Florida Cranberry), and Red Suriname Cherry.
November: Gin Berry, Fig, Key Lime, and Peanut Butter Fruit.
The Year-End Treats
December: Blackberry Jam Fruit, Starfruit, and Mulberries.
Come Taste the Magic
We are so excited to watch this project mature. Every month brings a new flavor profile, from the creamy sweetness of a White Sapote to the curious, savory notes of the Peanut Butter Fruit.
Want to try something specific? If you’ve always dreamed of tasting a fresh Jaboticaba or a sun-ripened Mamey Sapote, we’d love to have you!
We can't wait to share these wonderful favors with you!
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