By Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County FCS Agent and Shari Bresin, MNM, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County FCS Agent Carrots are a familiar favorite in the kitchen, and they offer powerful health benefits beyond their ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Intro Recently on IFAS blogs, I posted about leafy greens which fit well in fall gardening; this entry is a continuation of that idea, touching on other cool weather vegetables. The start of the fall semester marks a dramatic cold turn in the ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
In recent years, carrots have taken root in the Suwannee Valley as a promising winter crop, with acreage steadily rising as the nation’s growers look for alternatives to traditional production regions, like California. With roughly 5,500 acres ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Carrots are among the most used and most versatile vegetables out there. They are featured in all different cuisines, from Asian to Middle Eastern, from African to European, and of course, American! Carrots can be raw or roasted, air fried or ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
The weather has finally cooled enough to start the fall vegetable garden. Here are our UF/IFAS recommendations of what to plant when. Getting Ready Starting in September, start preparing your vegetable garden by removing weeds and amending ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Carrot is a relatively new and emerging crop in North Florida with about 5,000 acres grown annually in the region. The acreage increase over the past 10 years in North Florida and South Georgia is largely due to the influence of water related ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Already in Suwannee County, growers have been reporting issues about dark spots on their carrot leaves or defoliation issues in their field. UF/IFAS Ag Extension Agents and Specialists have been visiting fields, taking samples, and sending them ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Are carrots grown in Florida? Carrots in the Suwannee Valley region (the North Central portion of the state) have become more popular over the years. Around 4,000 acres were planted and harvested in the area this year and the crop has the potential ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Extension,
Most of us grew up being told that carrots were good for you, and as we now know, that couldn't be more true! Many vegetables pack a dense shot of nutrition and carrots are no exception. Health Benefits of Carrots: Carrots are excellent sources ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension