UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Nematodes. Those microscopic, worm-like creatures that enter or attach themselves to crop roots, pierce root tissue, suck up root juices, and destroy crop yields. But did you know, plant-parasitic nematodes are only a very small fraction of the… Read More
Nematodes. Those microscopic, worm-like creatures that enter or attach themselves to crop roots, pierce root tissue, suck up root juices, and destroy crop yields. But did you know, plant-parasitic nematodes are only a very small fraction of the… Read More
The UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center is continuing to evolve to meet the lifestyle horticulture needs and interests of its urban constituency in Central Florida. Urban food systems are becoming a major element of MREC’s urban portfolio…. Read More
Pumpkins are a member of the gourd family, which includes cucumbers, honeydew melons, cantaloupe, watermelons and zucchini. Beta-carotene is responsible for giving pumpkins their bright, orange color. Pumpkin is packed with nutrients. Naturally low in fat and sodium, pumpkin… Read More
Get back to (or set down anew) your gardening roots! Culverhouse Community Garden has four, highly coveted plots available for the 2018-19 growing season. The Culverhouse plots, like those in all community gardens overseen by Sarasota County Extension,… Read More
Vegetables’ Preferred pH Range Vegetables prefer a soil pH range of 5.8 to 6.3. However, if soil pH is between 5.5 and 7.0, there is no need to adjust pH. If your soil pH is within the recommended range to… Read More
The UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program in Manatee County is currently offering nutrition education to youth and adults in different settings around the county. The new team has started implementing nutrition education classes in after-school programs like The Boys… Read More
Cabbage is grown in Florida during the cooler months and is relatively easy to grow if you follow these basic tips. Gardeners can easily start plants from seed. If you getting a late start, consider purchasing transplants to… Read More
ORLANDO, Fla. – Now that cooler weather is here, it’s time to consider cool season vegetables for your garden. “Gardeners will have almost five months to grow everything from lettuce and cabbages to spinach, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries… Read More
As the weather begins to cool down in the fall, this is the signal it’s time to start your winter vegetable garden. The first thing you want to do is consider where you want to grow your vegetables…. Read More
