UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Just one freeze could cripple much of Florida’s citrus crop. It happened 30 years ago. Chris Oswalt, a multi-county commercial citrus agent for UF/IFAS Extension, remembers the frost-bitten evenings. Christmas 1983, January 1985 and Christmas 1989 marked three… Read More
Even though cold weather can easily ruin a garden, growing cold-hardy plants can keep a garden healthy through the winter. Annuals Once your summer annuals start to fade, replace them with flowers that can withstand freezing temperatures. Examples… Read More
While Florida winters are generally pleasant, with the low ranging from 40°F to 60°F, frosts and freezes can still occur. Many growers must have a protection plan to handle cold weather. Generally, central and south Florida growers need to… Read More
