The satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu) is a popular dooryard fruit tree, and emerging crop, across the Florida Panhandle. 100-150 years ago it was a major cash crop for the region, with boxcar loads being shipped to the Northeast during the ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
One question that repeatedly pops up in my Extension work is "When do I harvest fruit or vegetable X ?" This fall, the question of "when should I harvest my citrus?" has been a choice topic! The most common citrus in the Florida panhandle ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionBoth niche market farmers and home gardeners may be uncertain about late winter management of Satsuma trees. Several questions that have come in to the Extension Office recently include: Should I prune my trees? Why are the leaves yellow? How ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureThis week, Northwest Florida received some of the coldest weather in recent years, with lows ranging from 14 ºF to 20 ºF two nights in a row. This had the potential to impact local citrus production areas heavily. It is still too early to ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureThe National Weather Service has projected a mild freeze of 30°F for the night of November 13th: Does Northwest Florida Citrus Need Protection? A concrete answer to this question does not exist. Growers must consider several factors including ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureThe Satsuma Tangerine, Citrus unshiu, is currently the major citrus of economic importance for fruit production in North Florida. Now is the time to act to prevent infestations of Cottony Cushion Scale (Icerya purchasi) since the weather is ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureAccording to the National Weather Service a mild freeze is predicted for Northwest Florida this weekend, specifically Saturday night to Sunday morning. While mature, dormant Satsuma trees are cold hardy down to 14° – 18 °F, young trees ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureAccording to the National Weather Service a mild freeze is predicted for Northwest Florida this weekend, specifically Saturday night to Sunday morning. Washington County Horticulture extension agent Matthew Orwat says,” While mature, dormant ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture