Tag: vegetables

Tips for Florida Homeowners on Fertilizing Plants

by Tia Silvasy
May 17, 2023

Fertilizer can help plants grow but can also have adverse effects on the environment. Be sure to apply best management practices when fertilizing to optimize your plant health without harming our water bodies. Watch the recording of our How ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Fertilizer, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Fruit, Grass, Hillsborough County, Landscape, Lawn, Master Gardener Volunteer, Shrub, Tampa, Tree, Tsilvasy, Turf, Vegetables, Video, Youtube

Does the Thought of Eating Produce Make you Sick?

by Alison Grooms
April 11, 2019

If the thought of eating fruits and vegetables gives you a sour face, you are in the majority. According to a recent poll by the CDC, 90% of Americans are not getting the recommended servings from fruits and vegetables in their diets. Coincidentally, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Consuming Fruits And Vegetables, Eating Healthy, Eating Produce, Fruits, Health, Nutrition, Produce, Vegetables

Vegetable Gardening & Soil pH

by Lynn Barber
October 31, 2018

Vegetables' Preferred pH Range Vegetables prefer a soil pH range of 5.8 to 6.3. However, if soil pH is between 5.5 and 7.0, there is no need to adjust pH. If your soil pH is within the recommended range to grow vegetables, do not apply lime. ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide, Garden, Garden Help, Lime, Master Gardener, PH, Soil, Varieties, Vegetables

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