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A row of large collard plants in a vegetable garden

Fall Vegetable Planting Dates for Central Florida

by Tia Saracino
September 19, 2026

When to Plant Warm-Season Vegetables in Central Florida The ideal planting date for warm-season vegetable crops in Central Florida is September 15. Gardeners in North Florida can generally plant about two weeks earlier, while South Florida ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Central Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide, Fruit And Vegetable, Garden Calendar, Garden Planning, Planting Dates, Vegetable Gardening

Fall Vegetable Gardening – What to Plant When in Central Florida

by Tia Saracino
November 2, 2024

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
Tags: Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Central Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruit And Vegetable, Green Beans, Tsilvasy, Vegetable Garden, Vegetable Gardening, Video, Videos, YouTube

Learn from our Edible Landscaping Series to Grow Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs the Florida Friendly Way

by Tia Saracino
January 16, 2023

Food crops can demand substantial amounts of water, fertilizer, and care. Using Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) practices can reduce the inputs and still allow you to harvest food abundantly. There are many different terms for edible ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Edible, Fertilizer, Florida, Food, Fruit And Vegetable, Garden, Herbs, Landscape, Tina McIntyre, Tsilvasy, UF, UF/IFAS Extension, Vegetable

Which Pesticide License Do I Need?

by Wael Elwakil
May 1, 2021

Most pesticide applicator licenses in Florida will require passing at least two exams, depending on the specific intended pesticide application and site of application. A) Private Applicator You need a private pesticide applicator agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ag Row, Agriculture, Applicator, Commercial, CORE, Exam Prep, Fruit And Vegetable, General Standards, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Online Class, Pest Control, Pesticide License, Pesticide Training, Pesticides, Private

Which Pesticide License Do I Need?

by Wael Elwakil
May 1, 2021

Most pesticide applicator licenses in Florida will require passing at least two exams, depending on the specific intended pesticide application and site of application. A) Private Applicator You need a private pesticide applicator agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ag Row, Agriculture, Applicator, Commercial, CORE, Exam Prep, Fruit And Vegetable, General Standards, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Online Class, Pest Control, Pesticide License, Pesticide Training, Pesticides, Private

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