Tiny little tan sclerotium, oh my! Southern blight, or Sclerotrium rolfsii is a soilborne fungus that has many hundreds of hosts. The fungus can be spread through movement of infested soil and plant debris, on infected plants, in contaminated ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Green Sky Growers by Valencia College operates urban aquaponic and hydronic systems to showcase how to grow local, fresh produce. Based in downtown Winter Garden, Green Sky Growers by Valencia College is located in a state-of-the-art rooftop ... READ MORE
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What is lettuce bolting and why does it matter? Bitterness and bolting in lettuce have a direct correlation and we have a feeling you don't particularly want to grow bitter tasting lettuce, so here are a couple of tips! 1. Know your end goal ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture,
Please be advised that the next Lettuce Advisory Committee Meeting will take place on October 3, 2018 at the Everglades Research and Education Center in Belle Glade. The meeting is being sponsored by Bayer Crop Science and will feature a ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Events
Training Inmates The John E. Polk Correctional Facility is not just the county jail, but it is also a place for learning and growing… literally! The jail, located in Seminole County, has a working hydroponic greenhouse staffed by female inmates. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Teaching
A: Lettuce is very easy to grow but is best grown here in the coolest months of the year (December – February). If you want to grow from seed, be sure to plant them shallow. Start out with moist soil, but not wet. For Romaine try Parris Island ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Locally grown foods boost the local economy, introduce the community to agriculture, and protect natural resources. Plus, they are fresher than foods that travel many miles. Even though eating local isn’t always an option, Florida does offer ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life