UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Potatoes are one of America’s most popular vegetables. Whether baked, boiled, microwaved, steamed or fried, they are a favorite complement to most any meal. They are delicious and nutrient-dense, containing essential nutrients important for good health. Potatoes are… Read More
Remember Tasty tomatoes? I hear it often, “The tomatoes in Florida don’t taste like the ones up north” and “Those grocery store tomatoes don’t have any flavor”. My Mother once noted that a new variety of blueberry, that… Read More
It’s hot out. Sweltering. Rainy. But it’s also time to plan for cooler temperatures and relief from the daily downpour. It’s time to plan the fall garden. In Florida, we have two vegetable planting seasons. The warm weather… Read More
Each year the Manatee County Farm City Week Committee selects two individuals in recognition of their contributions to the Manatee County Agriculture industry. Two awards are given annually; the Manatee County Outstanding Agriculturalist and Agriculture Hall of Fame…. Read More
As the warmer months approach, you might start to notice chewing damage in your garden and crops. This may be due to the Southern armyworm, a common Florida pest. They feed on a variety of crops, including vegetables,… Read More
I love the cool weather vegetable season, because there are so many greens – ruffled red and green kales, a rainbow of chard, lettuces, broccoli (the leaves are delicious), and lots of Asian vegetables that cry out for… Read More
Broccoli is one of the most nutritious and versatile green vegetables in the United States, gaining in popularity over recent years because of its health benefits. For starters, it is high in phytochemicals (compounds produced by plants) such… Read More
