Well-suited to Central and South Florida conditions, papaya is an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking to grow fruit. With the right care, papaya trees thrive in Florida backyards, ...

UF-IFAS experts say tropical fruit trees may be better suited to state's warming climate.

Question: Our peach tree produced a good crop this year. When does it need pruning and what care is needed to continue good production? Answer: Congratulations on a great crop of fruit. Early-fruiting ...

The Florida winter season can feel quiet when compared to the rest of the United States. Despite that, it is one of the best times to start early spring garden planning, especially while temperatures ...

It feels like winter is on its way, now that fall has arrived, and the deciduous fruit trees, shrubs, and vines need those colder temperatures. Deciduous fruit crops need a minimum number of chilling ...

HAINES CITY, Fla. — When talking about peaches, many people think of Georgia. But the state of California produces the most peaches in the country. A lesser-known state for peaches is Florida, ...

TALLAHASSEE — A new federal report says Florida's struggling citrus industry already was expected to produce less fruit during the 2024-2025 growing season. And that was before Hurricane Milton swept ...

Florida's citrus industry is in deep decline and growers are trying to hang on as they find ways to withstand disease and disasters.

Veinte Cohol bananas are a small, fast-growing variety with a creamy texture and citrusy tang. They are rarely found outside of the Philippines. But at the Fruit & Spice Park, a botanical garden in ...