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SI Compra is the only platform built by Florida gatherers, for Florida gatherers. Real-time pricing, local buying stands, yield forecasting, field intelligence — and the most authoritative saw palmetto knowledge base on the internet.
The Saw Palmetto Market
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is the most commercially valuable wild-harvested botanical in North America. Florida pickers supply the global health supplement industry — a market worth over $625 million annually.
$625M+
Global Market Value
2024 saw palmetto extract market
~80%
Florida Production
Of global wild-harvested supply
$0.35–0.75/lb
Avg Peak Season Price
Varies by quality and ripeness
~70M lbs
Annual US Harvest
Raw berry equivalent
The berries are wild-harvested exclusively from native Florida palmetto scrub, dried, and processed into standardized liposterolic extract used in dietary supplements for prostate health and hair loss globally.PubMed Research →
Everything a Gatherer Needs
Live Price Board
Real-time prices from all buying stands. Updated the moment stands post changes. Know before you drive.
Stand Locator
Interactive Florida map with open stands, current prices, and one-tap Google Maps navigation.
Price Drop Alerts
Get email alerts the moment a stand within 50 miles updates their price above your threshold.
Yield Forecasting
Log your daily harvests, track weekly trends, and see your projected season-end income.
Stand Trust Scores
Crowdsourced ratings for speed, weight fairness, and price accuracy. Know which stands to trust.
Permit Assistant
Step-by-step FDACS permit guide, document checklist, and direct submission support.
Myth Library
The most comprehensive fact-checked saw palmetto knowledge base in existence. Science-backed.
Field Community
Share berry photos, ripeness reports, and field intel. Crowdsourced harvest intelligence.
Myth Buster: The Truth About Saw Palmetto
This industry has more folklore than fact. We sourced every claim below from peer-reviewed journals, USDA data, and state regulatory agencies.
Simple, Seasonal Pricing
Free year-round. Pay only during the active harvest season when real-time data matters most.
Free — Off Season
- Stand directory (no live pricing)
- General harvest guides & myth library
- FDACS permit checklist
- Gear recommendations & safety guides
- Community field posts (read only)
- Live price updates
- Stand Locator with navigation
- Price drop alerts
- Harvest log & yield forecasting
- Field photo uploads & berry rating
Season Pass
- Everything in Free
- ⚡ Live price board — real-time updates
- 📍 Stand Locator with Google Maps navigation
- 🔔 Local price alerts within 50 miles
- 📊 Harvest log + season yield forecasting
- 📸 Field photo uploads + buyer berry ratings
- ⭐ Stand trust scores & reviews
- Pre-qualification for new gatherers
Field Safety Is Not Optional
Saw palmetto flatwoods are some of the most hazardous terrain in the Southeast. Between venomous snakes, heat stroke risk above 105°F, and dense brush that can disorient even experienced harvesters — being prepared is the difference between a good season and an emergency.
View Our Safety Gear Guide →