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Gutiérrez-Rodríguez Edwin, Jeff Wasielewski, Zekri, Mongi, Goodiel,Yvette Alger, Rezazadeh,Amir, Bailey,Mark T , Ryals,Jessica M., Anna Mészáros, Rezazadeh,Amir

Below is a compilation of the most relevant technical recommendations, along with additional resources you may want to review.

Every freezing situation is different, and we appreciate you reaching out to your local Extension Agents for guidance.

These materials provide further information on post‑freeze recovery and best practices to help your plants and groves return to healthy growth.

The information provided in this document reflects the responsibility of its original authors and sources. We are sharing it for educational purposes only.

RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

1. FAWN website (http://fawn.ifas.ufl.edu). Go to tools, Cold protection, Cold protection tool kit

2. Winter production practices https://crec.ifas.ufl.edu/media/crecifasufledu/extension/extension-publications/2006/NOV-2006-winter-prod-practices.pdf

3. Freeze Damage Symptoms and Recovery for Citrus  https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/HS1275

4. 2025–2026 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Citrus Cold Protection CMG18/CG095: 2025–2026 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Citrus Cold Protection

5. Micro sprinkler Irrigation for Cold Protection of Florida Citrus http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CH182

6. Recovering    From Freeze Damage (UF/IFAS EDIS) https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/CH004

7. Florida Citrus Growers Urged to Wait on Postfreeze Tree-Recovery Process https://citrusindustry.net/2026/02/02/florida-citrus-growers-urged-wait-postfreeze-tree-recovery-process/

8. Treating Cold-Damaged Citrus https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/duvalco/2026/02/02/treating-cold-damaged-citrus/

9. FAWN Cold Protection Toolkit https://fawn.ifas.ufl.edu/tools/coldp/index.php

10. 2026 Cold Weather FAQ – UF/IFAS CREC https://crec.ifas.ufl.edu/research/citrus-production/2026-cold-weather-faq/

11. 2025–2026 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Citrus Cold Protection https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/CG095

12. A Florida Freeze: Preparing for the Freeze https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/nassauco/2022/12/20/florida-freeze/

13. Cold Protection of Landscape Plants https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG025

14. Blueberry Freeze Survival Guide https://www.floridablueberrygrowers.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&category=blueberry-blog&id=6:blueberry-freeze-protection-fundamentals

15. Cold Acclimation and Freeze Protection for Florida Citrus https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/124972

16. Protecting Blueberries from Freezes in Florida https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/HS/HS21600.pdf

17. Improving the Precision of Blueberry Frost Protection Irrigation https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/FE/FE97900.pdf

Other sources

18. Winter Storms Winter Storm Preparation and Recovery Resources | Farmers.gov

19. Tree Care in the Cold and Ice Damage Tree Care in the Cold and Ice Damage – Texas A&M Forest Service

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to your local Extension Agent.

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