POMONA, Calif. — Members of the California Rare Fruit Growers meet each summer to share seeds, cuttings and knowledge about exotic fruit and rare varieties of more common fare, such as apples and oranges.
The organization founded in 1968 encourages gardeners and hobby farmers to plant unusual fruit, and members search the globe for new varieties.
Some also work to develop tastier, heartier strains suitable for backyard growing.
Seventy-year-old Edgar Valdivia says the big dream among members is to develop a variety that will be named after them. He says most aren’t doing the work for money, but for the pleasure of growing something new and sharing their discoveries.
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