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Fall may be prime for specialty pumpkins, but June is just right for growing calabaza

by Lourdes Mederos
June 21, 2021

Looking to grow your own pumpkins? Then don’t let the summer go by without planning for calabaza in the ground. If you live in the south or central Florida growing zone, June is prime time. Northern Florida counties need the hotter months ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Agronomy, Calabaza, Geoffrey Meru, Plant Breeding, Specialty Pumpkin, Tropical Research And Education Center, U.S. Department Of Agriculture, UF/IFAS Tropical Research And Education Center, Vegetable Breeding

Should your passion for pumpkins include the calabaza? UF/IFAS scientists laying the groundwork for chefs, growers, consumers

by Lourdes Mederos
March 22, 2021

Is the calabaza the next pumpkin of choice for those working in the brewing, food, agriculture, manufacturing and health industries? UF/IFAS scientists are laying the groundwork for chefs, growers, manufacturers and consumers that will ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: #NationalAgweek, @SAREprogram, Calabaza, Geoffrey Meru, Specialty Pumpkin, Tropical Research And Education Center, U.S. Department Of Agriculture, UF/IFAS Tropical Research And Education Center, USDA SARE, USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research And Education