Looking for delicious, fresh, local produce? We passionately believe that our residents and visitors should have access to fresh, locally grown produce through as many channels as possible. Whether you are a chef or produce buyer at a restaurant, resort, country club or other establishment we are interested in working with you towards that goal. 

Benefits of buying from Erickson Farm is that you know your produce was grown safely, locally, and is harvested to order. Most products are picked within 24 hours of delivery. Some tropicals, like avocado and sapodilla, do not begin to ripen until they are removed from the tree, so they are picked earlier and delivered when ready to use. We select varieties for exceptional flavor as it is not necessary that they be sturdy enough to handle shipping.

We have one location. If we experience a freeze, hail storm, hurricane, etc. that means we will likely lose our crops. Anyone with a standing or advance order will be notified as soon as we suspect a problem. This is a reality of farming and a challenge that must be recognized with sourcing local food.

Delivery Area

Currently we make deliveries from the Palm Beaches to the Ft. Lauderdale/Miami metro area. We are considering expanding to the Orlando area as the list of interested restaurants in that area grows. For those in other parts of the country, please contact us if you are interested in our tropical fruits and we will look into distribution channels where possible. Mango and avocado can be shipped via UPS to most states.

Products & Availability

We grow a variety of tropical fruit (see tropicals list) as well as a growing list of winter vegetables (see vegetable list). Availability and price are available via our weekly email--What's Fresh. To subscribe send your name, restaurant/resort, and email address to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Once subscribed you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking a link at the bottom of each email. 

Tropical Fruits		Typical Season*
	Green Mango Green, sour mango for use in chutneys, etc. Will not ripen.	June
	Ripe Mango Our specialty. Several varieties available to meet your needs. Ripe mangos are packaged in cartons of 9 to 12 fruit. We aim to deliver fruit as ready to use as possible unless you specify otherwise. For more information on mango varieties available this season.	July - Aug.
	Carambola Sweet, Thai carambola, or star fruit. We primarily grow the Fwang Tung variety which are fairly large and the flavor is very sweet, even when the fruit is still partially green. Excellent for fresh slices, juice, and sauces. According to research conducted by the University of Florida, the Fwang Tung carambola is less susceptible to browning of cut slices than most other varieties which makes them ideal for garnish. Package: case of 12, 16, or 20 count (larger number, smaller fruit)	All Year
	Lychee Large, sweet Asian fruit.	May - June
	Sapodilla The light brown flesh is very sweet; sometimes described as a flavor of caramel or brown sugar. Texture is somewhat grainy like a pear.	Dec. - March
	Papaya Elongated fruit with red flesh when ripe. Approximately 8 to 10" long. Available for use as green or ripe.	All Year
	Avocado Florida avocados. Preferred use in fresh salads.	July - Nov

 *Season is not always consistent with availability. Actual season dates vary according to the season. A product that should be in season may not be available due to a severe weather condition (e.g., freeze, hail, hurricane).

Winter Vegetables		Typical Season*
	Japanese Eggplant Dark purple eggplant. Tender skin, small seeds, and no bitterness.	Oct. - July
	Haricot Verts Tender french fillet beans approximately 4" in length. In addition to the traditional green, we are testing yellow varieties this season.	Oct - May
	Beets Baby or large. Red, candy stripe, and golden. Available with our without greens.	Oct - May
	Herbs Flat leaf Italian parsley, triple-curl parsley, cilantro, and fresh curry leaf. Planted lemon grass and planning to expand selections for Winter 2010-2011.	Oct - May
	Carrots Successfully tested carrots this season. Planting to plant orange baby carrots as well as large orange, yellow, and white carrots for 2010-2011 season. This year's crop was very sweet and crisp, yet tender.	Nov. - May
	Swiss Chard Large, tender leaves with multicolor stems. Tested very well this season. Greater availability next season.	Oct. - May
	Onions Large white and yellow onions.	Apr. - June
	Red Bell Pepper This winter's crop was destroyed by hail just as the pepper were turning red. Planning to give it another try next winter getting an earlier start.	Nov. - Apr.

 *Season is not always consistent with availability. Actual season dates vary according to the season. A product that should be in season may not be available due to a severe weather condition (e.g., freeze, hail, hurricane).