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Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops for the Home Landscape: Alternatives to Citrus
... on our alkaline soils. If provided with an ideal growing environment, jaboticaba can be a relatively low maintenance tree requiring little pruning or spraying for pests. Season: variable. Jackfruit (jakfruit) Native to ... Mexico, Central and South America, papaya plants are relatively short lived (1-3 years) and are easily propagated from seed. Papayas are relatively easy to grow so long as they are ...
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A simple lysimeter for soil water sampling in south Florida
... leachate volumes. South Floridian Krome soil is very gravelly and shallow in depth, with low organic matter and a high infiltration rate (Li, 2001). Hence, soil and water research ... could be compromised. Advantages: Easy to assemble Requires minimum maintenance once installed Total cost is relatively low ($12 US dollars - 2006 price) Limits: Manual pumping is required Lysimeters must be checked ...
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Staghorn Ferns for Florida
... leaf mold) make an excellent medium for staghorn ferns. Because of their relatively large size, staghorn ferns are rarely grown in pots except when ... , which can withstand temperatures as low as 30°F (1.1°C). South Florida growers will have relatively few occasions when cold protection is ... Peru. Temperatures between 70-80°F (21.1-26.6°C), low of 60°F (15.5°C). P. angolense. Moderately difficult. High ...
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Deciduous Fruit for North Florida
... been applied. Peach and nectarine trees usually make extensive terminal growth each year, which requires relatively heavy annual pruning. On the other hand, plums fruit on both long twigs and on ... ) and southern highbush which is a hybrid of V. ashei, V. corymbosum and V. darrowi. Low-chilling cultivars of rabbiteye and southern highbush developed by the University of Florida and elsewhere ...
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Producing Peanuts for Home Use
... other foods. Nuts can be fed to squirrels, birds, or other animals. Since peanuts are relatively easy to grow, students can use them to learn about plant growth and development. Since ... bacteria and can be mixed with the seed at planting. If soil calcium levels are low or if large-seeded varieties are grown, it would be advisable to apply 800 lb ...
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African Violets
... an excellent flowering house plant which will grow and flower under low light intensities found in the average home. Where there is insufficient ... appearance whether light levels are satisfactory. If light is too low, leaves are usually deeper in color and thinner than leaves ... the upper surface of leaves are caused by cold water touching relatively warm leaves. This can be avoided by using water at ...
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Sustainability Assessment of Fruit Crops for North and North Central Florida
... Discussion Figure 1 describes the different regions in Florida based on the average January temperatures. Relatively few deciduous crops are well adapted south of a region roughly from Tarpon Springs ... There is low potential for expansion in commercial acreage, although there is potential for expansion in the direct to consumer outlets. Mayhaws are native to this region and have relatively few ...
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Bromeliads
... used for other epiphytic plants such as orchids. Because bromeliads rarely have extensive roots, relatively small pots are adequate for most plants. The larger varieties can usually be brought ... for their graceful and decorative foliage, flowers, and fruit year round. Some bromeliads tolerate low temperatures. The graceful, spiny Bromelia pinguin survives north Florida conditions, provided it is ...
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South Florida Tropicals: Black Sapote
... A, are a good source of vitamin C, have a relatively high amount of potassium, and small amounts of other vitamins and ... serving size) 1 black sapote (see Basic Preparation) 1 cup low-fat whipped topping 2 tablespoons instant coffee Prepare pudding with ... Preparation) 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon almond flavoring 2 cups low-fat whipped topping Mix sapote pulp, sugar, and flavoring together. ...
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Making the Transition from Conventional to Organic Farming Using Conservation Tillage in Florida
... easily be grown and marketed at a time of the year when pests are at low levels. Many growers start out with small acreage while still growing other crops with conservation ... crops or other summer crops). Choose crops carefully for planting during a season that is relatively free of pests (cole crops may work well for a first crop planted in late ...
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