The North American Fruit Explorers

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The North American Fruit Explorers: Finding The Most Flavorful Fruit

When amber sap oozes down your peach tree and the books don’t tell you what it is, whom do you call? If you’re looking for an unusual apple variety such as “Kandil Sinap,” who can put you in touch with nurseries selling the trees? The North American Fruit Explorers, that’s who.

Founded in 1967, NAFEX is a non-profit group of more than 2,500 fruit enthusiasts throughout the United States, Canada and other parts of the world who are committed to the discovery, cultivation and appreciation of exceptional varieties of fruits and nuts. These amateur and commercial fruit growers collectively possess a wealth of wisdom about fruit and nut cultivation, pests, sources and oddities. And they share their knowledge liberally with all who join their ranks.

  • Published on Aug 1, 2002
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