By Amanda Rose Newton Avocados are one of the most rewarding backyard fruits you can grow in Florida — but if you’ve ever wondered why some trees are loaded with fruit while others barely produce, the secret lies in A and B type flowering. … [Read more...] about Avocado Time! Growing A + B Type Avocados in Central Florida
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growing avocados in Florida
Avocados come from the tropics and subtropics, so make sure to choose a cold-tolerant variety if you are located in a cooler area of Brevard County. Light Requirements: full sun Soil Requirements: Tolerates a wide range of soils but must be … [Read more...] about growing avocados in Florida
Advocating For the Avocado! Why You need This Fruit in Your Life.
by Amanda Rose Newton All month long we are celebrating tropical fruits that we are fortunate enough to be able to grow here in Brevard county. Last week, we touched on mangoes and this week is all about avocados! Despite their prominent … [Read more...] about Advocating For the Avocado! Why You need This Fruit in Your Life.
Will My Fruit Tree Produce Fruit After This Year’s Freeze?
By Amanda Rose Newton The unusually cold weather Florida experienced this winter left many homeowners wondering if their fruit trees would recover. While many trees have since produced new leaves and appear healthy, a common question … [Read more...] about Will My Fruit Tree Produce Fruit After This Year’s Freeze?
Too Cold, Too Hot: Helping Freeze-Damaged Plants Survive the Summer Heat
By Amanda Rose Newton Central Florida gardeners are no strangers to hot summers, but this year many of our landscapes entered the season carrying damage from the unusually cold weather we experienced in January and February. Tropical ornamentals … [Read more...] about Too Cold, Too Hot: Helping Freeze-Damaged Plants Survive the Summer Heat
Copper Fungicide Explained: When to Use It, How It Works, and When to Be Careful
By Amanda Rose Newton After a freeze in Florida, there is always a rush to figure out what to do next. One of the most common recommendations you will hear is to apply copper fungicide. Sometimes that is helpful. Sometimes it is unnecessary. … [Read more...] about Copper Fungicide Explained: When to Use It, How It Works, and When to Be Careful
Frost Recovery and Restoration in Central Florida
What to Cut, What to Leave, and What May Not Come Back By Amanda Rose Newton January’s hard freeze left many Central Florida landscapes looking brown, droopy, and lifeless. If your yard suddenly resembles late fall in the Midwest, you’re not … [Read more...] about Frost Recovery and Restoration in Central Florida
Cold Weather Tips for a Florida Winter
What to Cover, What to Bring Inside, and How to Protect Plants in Central Florida By Amanda Rose Newton Winter in Central Florida looks very different from winter in most of the country. However, that doesn’t mean cold snaps can’t cause serious … [Read more...] about Cold Weather Tips for a Florida Winter
Grafted vs. Own-Root Citrus: What Florida Gardeners Need to Know
By Amanda Rose Newton If you’ve browsed a Central Florida nursery looking for citrus trees, you’ve likely seen the term “grafted” thrown around — and maybe even spotted tags that say “own-root.” But what do those terms mean, and which is … [Read more...] about Grafted vs. Own-Root Citrus: What Florida Gardeners Need to Know
Florida Fruit + Chill Hours: What You Need to Know as Fall Approaches
By Amanda Rose Newton As fall approaches in Florida, many gardeners are preparing for the cooler months. But for those who love growing fruit trees, there's an important concept to understand: chill hours. If you've ever wondered why certain … [Read more...] about Florida Fruit + Chill Hours: What You Need to Know as Fall Approaches
