A few years ago at a fruit nursery, the owner was giving me a tour of his orchard and we were tasting the fruits of the season. “You’re gonna love this”, said the owner as he handed me a lemon to taste. Expectedly, it was sour. He then ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, HorticultureStar fruit, also known as carambola, is a tropical fruit grown in south Florida.1 When sliced, the fruit resembles a five-pointed star, hence its name. Look for it at your local grocery store or farmers market. Star Fruit Facts Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, SFYL Hot TopicCollier County is announcing a CEU class (July 13th) and Tropical Fruit Workshop and Tree Sale (July 20th). Thanks for Dr. Doug Caldwell, Collier County Cooperative Extension for submitting this information to UF-IFAS Pest Alert. Further ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension